A 40-year-old recreational runner is recovering from a knee…

A 40-year-old recreational runner is recovering from a knee injury and begins aquatic therapy in waist-to-chest deep water. After 10 minutes of gentle jogging in the pool, her heart rate is lower than during similar land-based exercise. Which of the following best explains the cardiovascular response to aquatic exercise?

A 55-year-old patient with mild chronic obstructive pulmonar…

A 55-year-old patient with mild chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is referred to aquatic therapy to improve endurance and overall function. During the session, the patient exercises in chest-deep water for 20 minutes. Which of the following best explains how exercising in chest-deep water affects the patient’s respiratory system?

Buoyancy (Float or Sink)Scenario:Two patients are participat…

Buoyancy (Float or Sink)Scenario:Two patients are participating in aquatic therapy: Patient A is a lean, muscular 30-year-old male.Patient B is a 65-year-old female with higher body fat percentage and lower muscle mass.During an exercise in deep water, both patients attempt to float without assistance. Question:Which patient is more likely to float, and why?