Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
The Basics of Rehabilitation
Course Code
LF_711
Branch of Science
Health sciences
ECTS
4.00
Target Audience
Medical Services
LQF
Level 5
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Dina Berloviene
Structure Unit Manager
Dita Role
Structural Unit
RSU Liepāja Branch
Contacts
Dina Berloviene
About Study Course
Objective
To promote knowledge of the basic concepts of rehabilitation and the application of rehabilitation technologies, to develop understanding of the rehabilitation process.
Preliminary Knowledge
Normal anatomy, physiology, clinical medicine, pathological physiology.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.As a result of the course, students are able to describe the organisation of rehabilitation care, rehabilitation stages and the rehabilitation team; define the role of the masseur in rehabilitation care; recognise the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health; describe functional capacity assessment; physical therapy methods; indications and contraindications for cold and heat therapy; recognise postural characteristics; outline the basic principles of rehabilitation and potential problems in different patient profiles. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)
Skills
1.As a result of the course, students will be able to perform simple tests to assess the client's physical functional capacity and daily activities; demonstrate simple exercises for different types of clients; apply the basic principles of cold and heat therapy; illustrate postural characteristics; recognise postural disorders and correct them using massage procedures.
Competences
1.As a result of the study course, students are able to assess potential problems in rehabilitation care; perform posture assessment; apply simple exercises and rehabilitation basics in massage therapy in rehabilitation care; use the acquired theoretical and practical knowledge in professional practice.
Assessment
Individual work
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Functional capacity assessment |
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-
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Examination
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Test |
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10 points
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Solo work and the ultimate test. |
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Organisation of rehabilitation care; rehabilitation team, functional specialists, professional competence; role of the masseur in rehabilitation care.
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Assessment of the client's functional abilities. Application of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF)
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Functional capacity assessment.
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Functional capacity assessment.
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Basic principles, methods and exercises of rehabilitation for different patient profiles.
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Functional capacity assessment.
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Basic principles, methods and exercises of rehabilitation for different patient profiles.
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Basic principles, methods and exercises of rehabilitation for different patient profiles.
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Basic principles, methods and exercises of rehabilitation for different patient profiles.
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Basic principles, methods and exercises of rehabilitation for different patient profiles.
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Basic principles, methods and exercises of rehabilitation for different patient profiles.
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Rehabilitation methodology for posture disorders and back problems.
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Rehabilitation methodology for posture disorders and back problems.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
4.00
Contact hours:
26 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Aberberga-Augškalne L. Fizioloģija rehabilitologiem un veselības sporta speciālistiem. Rīga: Nacionālais Medicīnas Apgāds, 2008. (akceptējams izdevums
2.
Gūtenbrūners K., Glēzeners Ž. Ž. Rehabilitācija, fizikālā medicīna un dabas dziedniecība. Rīga: 2. Nacionālais Medicīnas Apgāds, 2008. (akceptējams izdevums
3.
Starptautiskā funkcionēšanas, nespējas un veselības klasifikācija. Rīga: Pasaules Veselības organizācija, 2003. 299 lpp. (e-versija ievietota spkc.gov.lv mājaslapā 2020)
Additional Reading
1.
Braddom's Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Edited by Randall L. Braddom. Elsevier/Saunders 2020. 1506 p.
2.
International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF)