Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Physiotherapy Methods and Their Application in Sports
Course Code
LSPA_733
Branch of Science
Health sciences; Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Civil and Military Defense; Medical Services; Medicine; Rehabilitation; Sports Science; Sports Trainer
LQF
All Levels
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Valts Karelis
Structure Unit Manager
Uģis Ciematnieks
Structural Unit
Department of Sports Theory
Contacts
Rīga, Brīvīgas gatve 333, valts.karelis@rsu.lv
About Study Course
Objective
To provide students with theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the selection, application and evaluation of physiotherapy methods in the context of sports, promoting the improvement of athletes' functional abilities, injury prevention, rehabilitation and safe return to physical activities.
Preliminary Knowledge
Knowledge of human anatomy, dynamic anatomy, biomechanics.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Knowledge of functional assessment methods (movement analysis, evaluation of muscle strength, articulation and stability)
2.Understanding injury prevention principles and risk factors across different sports
3.Overview of the main physiotherapy methods (e.g. medical exercise, manual therapy, theyping) and their theoretical justification.
Skills
1.Functional assessment skills - perform an athlete’s posture, movement and biomechanical analysis - assess muscle strength, flexibility, stability and coordination - use functional tests to evaluate athletic abilities
2.Clinical thinking and evaluation skills - identify potential injury risks - Analyze symptoms and movement disorders
3.Practical application of physiotherapy techniques - schedule at least 3 exercises to solve the problem - use basic manual therapy techniques
Competences
1.Ability to comprehensively assess an athlete’s functional condition, identify movement disorders and injury risks, and interpret the findings based on the principles of anatomy, biomechanics, and sports medicine.
2.Ability to select, justify and practically apply appropriate physiotherapy techniques in sport through tailor-made rehabilitation and injury prevention programmes.
3.Ability to operate in a multidisciplinary sports environment, communicate effectively with athletes and specialists, and use scientific evidence in clinical decision-making and evaluation of their professional activities.
Assessment
Individual work
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1.
Diagnosis and treatment of Locitava pain |
10.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Students are divided into groups where each group is required to make a presentation about the joint in question and tell them what are the most common injuries to that joint and why they occur and in which sports they occur. Show what exercise would give these athletes to promote rehabilitation or prevention |
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Examination
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1.
Class attendance |
20.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Regularity of class attendance |
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2.
Final practical examination |
50.00% from total grade
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10 points
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A practical examination in which another student should be able to assess the joint (the extent of its movement and muscle strength). Depending on the result, it should be shown what techniques (muscle stretching, joint mobilization, etc.) can be applied to improve joint condition. And show what exercises could be included in the rehabilitation process at a certain problem. |
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3.
Theory test |
20.00% from total grade
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10 points
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30 question test examining a student’s theoretical knowledge of human anatomy, joint construction and movement, physiotherapy techniques and their application in different situations. |
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Introduction to sports physiotherapy
Description
The role of physiotherapy in sports |
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Functional anatomy and biomechanics of the musculoskeletal system
Description
Structure of the musculoskeletal system Joint biomechanics Basics of movement analysis in sports |
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Functional anatomy and biomechanics of the musculoskeletal system
Description
Structure of the musculoskeletal system Joint biomechanics Basics of movement analysis in sports |
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2
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Sports injuries: types, causes and mechanisms
Description
Acute and chronic injuries worst injuries in different sports injury risk factors |
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Sports injuries: types, causes and mechanisms
Description
Acute and chronic injuries worst injuries in different sports injury risk factors |
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Functional evaluation in physiotherapy
Description
Assessment of posture and movement tests for muscle strength, mobility and stability functional tests for athletes |
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Functional evaluation in physiotherapy
Description
Assessment of posture and movement tests for muscle strength, mobility and stability functional tests for athletes |
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Physiotherapy techniques in sport
Description
Physical exercise Manual therapy soft tissue techniques |
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Physiotherapy techniques in sport
Description
Physical exercise Manual therapy soft tissue techniques |
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Prevention of injury in sport
Description
Development of preventive programmes load dosing and control The importance of warm-up and recovery |
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Prevention of injury in sport
Description
Development of preventive programmes load dosing and control The importance of warm-up and recovery |
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Rehabilitation after sports injuries
Description
Rehabilitation stages Development of individual programmes in return to sport criteria |
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Rehabilitation after sports injuries
Description
Rehabilitation stages Development of individual programmes in return to sport criteria |
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Adjusting and progressing exercise
Description
Loading principles in rehabilitation periodisation restoration of functional capacity |
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Adjusting and progressing exercise
Description
Loading principles in rehabilitation periodisation restoration of functional capacity |
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Evidence-based practice in sports physiotherapy
Description
Use of scientific research in practice critical thinking in clinical decision-making |
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Oral)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Kendall's Muscles Testing and Function with Posture and Pain. 480 lpp. 2024.
2.
Eglīte K. Anatomija I Skelets un muskuļi. LU Akadēmiskais apgāds. 2023, 128 lpp.
3.
Delavjē F. Muskulatūras attīstīšana (Spēka vingrinājumi anatomiskā skatījumā). Zvaigzne ABC, 2018, 144 lpp.
4.
Milner C. Functional Anatomy for Sport and Exercise. A Quick A-to-Z Reference. 2nd Edition, Routledge, 2019, 174 p.