Whirlpool use is contraindicated in acute injury because of the potential to increase swelling due to:

A. the rigidity of the equipment used.
B. an abrupt stretching of the treated area.
C. vasoconstriction of the arterioles.
D. gravity-dependent positioning.


Answer: D

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