Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Functional Assessment and Treatment in Physiotherapy II
Course Code
REK_269
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation
ECTS
8.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Māra Kuļša
Structure Unit Manager
Liāna Deklava
Structural Unit
Department of Rehabilitation
Contacts
Riga, 26a Anninmuizas boulevard, rk@rsu.lv, +371 20271291
About Study Course
Objective
To provide students with knowledge and understanding of the basic principles of patient functional examination and therapy, the specifics of application thereof on specific body parts in accordance with the ICF.
To introduce students to the basic principles of manual medicine, to practically learn the basics of rhythmic mobilisation of peripheral joints, thoracic spine and ribs, lumbar spine and neck traction techniques.
To provide the student with basic knowledge of the basic principles and techniques of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation, as well as practical skills in the facilitation of functional movements; to introduce the application of elastic sling (NEURAC) therapy.
Preliminary Knowledge
Normal anatomy, normal physiology, basics of physiotherapy: theory of motor control, kinesiology, movement and posture analysis, types of therapeutic exercises.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.The student will know the basic principles and methods of the functional examination of patients, will be able to analyse and evaluate the examination findings, identify deviations and understand the patient’s functional problem, will know how to formulate therapy goals and draw up an appropriate therapy plan, will be able to choose the appropriate methods for the implementation of this plan. They will know the physiological basis, effect, indications of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF). Will demonstrate understanding of the elements of neuromuscular facilitation, movement stereotypes, techniques and application in patients with various functional disorders. Will acquire knowledge and will be able to justify the application of manual therapy techniques in the practice of a physiotherapist.
Skills
1.The student will demonstrate practical skills in examining the patient, collecting and analysing the obtained information, planning therapy, choosing and implementing appropriate physiotherapy techniques for patients with functional disorders of the musculoskeletal system. Will be able to practically evaluate therapy results. Will be able to apply the basic principles and techniques of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation in therapy. Will be able to perform the “joint play” examination and rhythmic mobilisation of all peripheral joints, manual traction of the cervical and lumbar spine.
Competences
1.The student will be able to examine patients with musculoskeletal system problems, evaluate the obtained results and, based on the specific problem, plan and implement treatment measures.
Assessment
Individual work
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Individual work |
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Continuous preparation for practical classes; independent skills training, written analysis of the situational task.
In order to evaluate the quality of the study course as a whole, the student must fill out the study course evaluation questionnaire on the Student Portal.
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Examination
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Short tests during classes and demonstration of practical skills during classes; situational case analysis; a colloquium at the end of the cycle with a written test of theoretical knowledge and demonstration of practical examination techniques (all assessments – passed).
Examination: a written test (40%), situational task analysis with demonstration of practical skills (60%).
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Patients Examination in Physiotherapy. Data interpretation.
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Pain, causes of pain and pathogenetics, adaptive and adaptive mechanisms.
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Concepts of pain control.
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2
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Integration of body-psyche unity in physiotherapy.
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Auditorium
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2
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Application of new technologies in physiotherapy. Documentation in physiotherapy.
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Auditorium
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3
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Examination methods, therapy methods, patient examination plan.
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Auditorium
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Functional assessment of joints, treatment. Case analysis.
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Functional assessment of joints, treatment. Case analysis.
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Functional assessment of joints, treatment. Case analysis.
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Functional assessment of joints, treatment. Case analysis.
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Functional assessment of joints, treatment. Case analysis.
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Functional assessment of joints, treatment. Case analysis.
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Functional assessment of joints, treatment. Case analysis.
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Functional assessment of joints, treatment. Case analysis.
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Functional assessment of joints, treatment. Case analysis.
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Auditorium
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Functional assessment of joints, treatment. Case analysis.
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3
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Manual therapy.
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3
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Topics
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Manual therapy.
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3
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Topics
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Manual therapy.
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Auditorium
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3
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Topics
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Manual therapy.
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On site
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Auditorium
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3
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Topics
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Manual therapy.
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Modality
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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3
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Topics
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PNF: basic principles, diagonals, techniques. Application in therapy.
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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3
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Topics
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PNF: basic principles, diagonals, techniques. Application in therapy.
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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3
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Topics
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PNF: basic principles, diagonals, techniques. Application in therapy.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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3
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Topics
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PNF: basic principles, diagonals, techniques. Application in therapy.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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3
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Topics
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PNF: basic principles, diagonals, techniques. Application in therapy.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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3
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Topics
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PNF: basic principles, diagonals, techniques. Application in therapy.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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3
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Topics
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Application of new technologies in physiotherapy.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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3
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Topics
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Redcord Neurac sling therapy.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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3
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Topics
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Redcord Neurac sling therapy.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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3
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Topics
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Colloquium
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
8.00
Contact hours:
88 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Patients Examination in Physiotherapy. Data interpretation.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Pain, causes of pain and pathogenetics, adaptive and adaptive mechanisms.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Concepts of pain control.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Integration of body-psyche unity in physiotherapy.
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-
Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Application of new technologies in physiotherapy. Documentation in physiotherapy.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Examination methods, therapy methods, patient examination plan.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Functional assessment of joints, treatment. Case analysis. Manual therapy.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Functional assessment of joints, treatment. Case analysis. Manual therapy.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Functional assessment of joints, treatment. Case analysis. Manual therapy.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Functional assessment of joints, treatment. Case analysis. Manual therapy.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Functional assessment of joints, treatment. Case analysis. Manual therapy.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Functional assessment of joints, treatment. Case analysis. Manual therapy.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Functional assessment of joints, treatment. Case analysis. Manual therapy.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Functional assessment of joints, treatment. Case analysis. Manual therapy.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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PNF: basic principles, diagonals, techniques. Application in therapy.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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PNF: basic principles, diagonals, techniques. Application in therapy.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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PNF: basic principles, diagonals, techniques. Application in therapy.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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PNF: basic principles, diagonals, techniques. Application in therapy.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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PNF: basic principles, diagonals, techniques. Application in therapy.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Application of new technologies in physiotherapy.
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-
Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Redcord Neurac sling therapy.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Colloquium
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
8.00
Contact hours:
78 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Magee D.J. Orthopaedic Physical Assessment. - 5th ed., W.B. Saunders Company, 2014.
2.
Hoppenfeld S. Physical Examination of the spine and extremities. Appleton & Lange, 2014.
3.
Kisner C., Colby L.A. Therapeutic Exercise, Foundations and Technics - 5th ed., F. A. Davis Company, 2018.
4.
Beckers D., Buck M. PNF in practice. - 5th ed., Springer, 2021
5.
Adler S.S, Beckers D., Buck M. PNF in Practise. - 3rd ed., Springer, 2014.
Additional Reading
1.
Higgins M. Therapeutic Exercise: From Theory to Practice. Davis Plus, 2011
2.
Brody L.T., Hall C.M. Therapeutic Exercise: Moving Toward Function. - 3rd ed. Williams &Wilkins, 2011
3.
Hattam P, Smeatham A. Special Tests in Musculoskeletal Examination: An evidence-based guide for clinicians. Churchill Livingstone, 2010
4.
Levangie P.K., Norkin C.C. Joint structure and function, F.A.Davis Company, 2011.
5.
Magee DJ, Zachazewski JE, Quillen WS. Pathology and Intervention in Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation. Sounders Elsevier, 2008
6.
Jiri Dvorak, Vaclav Dvorak, Wolfgang Gilliar, Werner Scheider, Hans Spring 10. Thomas Tritschler Musculoskeletal Manual Medicine Diagnosis an Treatment. Thieme, 2008
7.
Kaltenborn F.M. Manual mobilization of the joints : joint examination and basic treatment. Volume I, The extremities. 2011
8.
Kaltenborn F.M. The Spine: Basic Evaluation and Mobilization Techniques, Olaf Norlis Bokhandel, 1993
9.
Human movement: an introductory text. Ed by Everett T. and Kell C. - 6th ed. Churchill Livingstone, 2010
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