A physical therapist places a patient in a deep water environment to assist in training after an Achilles tendon repair.The therapist notices that the patient's heart rate increase quicker than in the shallow water performing the same activities.What is a likely cause?

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The water exerts a pressure against the patient's lower extremities,thus increasing the peripheral resistance and increasing afterload.

A Physical Therapist Places a Patient in a Deep Water