Of what potential benefit would an aquatic exercise program be for individuals with leg swelling of non-metabolic origin and who have a stable cardiovascular system, and why?
A)Water exerts compression on the immersed body part, which would make it too difficult for the patient to move in the aquatic environment.
B)Water exerts compression on the immersed body part, with the distal portion of the limb receiving the greatest pressure.
C)Water exercise would be inappropriate because of the placement of the part in a dependent position; otherwise, exercise would be beneficial.
D)Water exerts too much compression on the immersed body part; with the distal portion of the limb receiving the greatest pressure there is a risk of blocking the lymphatic vessels.

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Water provides a natural compression on the body, which can help reduce swelling by promoting venous and lymphatic return, especially from the distal portions of the limbs where swelling often accumulates.

Of What Potential Benefit Would an Aquatic Exercise Program Be