Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Physiotherapy in Pediatrics
Course Code
REK_274
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine
ECTS
7.00
Target Audience
Medical Services
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Dace Bērtule
Structure Unit Manager
Liāna Deklava
Structural Unit
Department of Rehabilitation
Contacts
Riga, 26a Anninmuizas boulevard, rk@rsu.lv, +371 20271291
About Study Course
Objective
The aim of the study course is to provide students with theoretical knowledge and practical skills regarding the specific aspects of child development at different ages, as well as an understanding of pediatric patient assessment, therapy planning, and application in accordance with the individual needs and developmental characteristics of the child.
Preliminary Knowledge
Anatomy, motor control, basics of physiotherapy, functional assessment and treatment in physiotherapy.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Understands the patterns and differences of child development at various ages, including aspects of motor, sensorimotor, and cognitive development.
2.Will demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the most common health conditions affecting functioning in childhood.
3.Understands the principles of physiotherapy and intervention strategies for children with various developmental, orthopedic, neurological, and other health conditions.
4.Is familiar with assessment methods and tools that evaluate aspects of a child's motor development.
5.Understands the impact of assistive devices on the restoration of a child's functional abilities and quality of daily life.
Skills
1.Is able to perform functional assessment of pediatric patients, selecting appropriate methods according to the child's age and condition.
2.Is able to develop an individualized physiotherapy plan for a child, based on assessment results and established therapeutic goals.
3.Applies safe physiotherapy techniques appropriate to the child's age and developmental stage in treatment.
4.Promotes the child's participation in therapy through collaboration with parents and other healthcare professionals.
Competences
1.Is capable of independently making decisions and applying acquired theoretical knowledge and practical skills to support functioning in children.
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.
Individual work |
-
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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.
Examination |
-
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-
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The knowledge of theoretical concepts is regularly assessed during classes (through short tests or orally), and the acquisition of practical skills is also evaluated. |
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2.
Presentation of independent work |
10.00% from total grade
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Test
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A presentation on a randomly assigned health or functional disorder, including its characteristics, etiology, pathogenesis, general treatment principles, and physiotherapy approaches. |
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3.
Exam |
90.00% from total grade
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10 points
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The exam consists of two parts. The first part is a multiple-choice test assessing knowledge of theoretical concepts. The second part involves the analysis and presentation of a clinical case, demonstrating understanding of pediatric patient assessment, identification of functional problems and therapy goals, and development of a treatment plan. Detailed assessment criteria are described in the e-learning system. |
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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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Off site
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Video
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2
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Topics
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Motor development during the first year. Assessment and testing of infant motor development. Physiotherapy interventions in promoting motor development.
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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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Off site
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Video
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2
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Topics
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Musculosceletal development. Congenital and acquired musculosceletal disorders in pediatrics. Principles of 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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Off site
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Video
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2
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Topics
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Congenital and acquired pathologies of the central and peripheral nervous system in children, neuromuscular disorders in children. Principles of 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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Off site
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Video
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2
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Topics
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Anatomical and physiological characteristics of the circulatory and respiratory systems in children. Congenital and acquired heart diseases. Rheumatological disorders in children. Principles of 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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Off site
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Video
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2
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Topics
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Behavioral disorders in childhood
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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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Specialized room
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5
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Topics
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Motor control and motor learning.
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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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Specialized room
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5
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Topics
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Motor development during the first year. Assessment and testing of infant motor development. Physiotherapy interventions in promoting motor development.
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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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Specialized room
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5
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Topics
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Motor development during the first year. Assessment and testing of infant motor development. Physiotherapy interventions in promoting motor development.
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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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Specialized room
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5
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Topics
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Motor development during the preschool age. Assessment and testing of motor development. Physiotherapy interventions in promoting motor development.
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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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Specialized room
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5
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Topics
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The role of handling and environmental factors in supporting child's development.
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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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Specialized room
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5
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Topics
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Musculosceletal development. Congenital and acquired musculosceletal disorders in pediatrics. Principles of 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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Specialized room
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5
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Topics
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Musculosceletal development. Congenital and acquired musculosceletal disorders in pediatrics. Principles of 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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Specialized room
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5
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Topics
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Congenital and acquired pathologies of the central and peripheral nervous system in children, neuromuscular disorders in children. Principles of 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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Specialized room
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5
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Topics
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Congenital and acquired pathologies of the central and peripheral nervous system in children, neuromuscular disorders in children. Principles of 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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Specialized room
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5
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Topics
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Congenital and acquired pathologies of the central and peripheral nervous system in children, neuromuscular disorders in children. Principles of Physiotherapy.
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The role of handling and environmental factors in supporting child's development.
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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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Specialized room
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5
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Topics
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Acute and chronic pulmonary/respiratory diseases in children. Principles of 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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Specialized room
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5
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Topics
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Handling, positioning and technical aids as an integrative part of 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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Specialized room
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5
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Topics
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The presentation of an individual case study.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
7.00
Contact hours:
75 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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|---|---|---|
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Off site
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-
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2
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Topics
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Motor development during the first year. Assessment and testing of infant motor development. Physiotherapy interventions in promoting motor development.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
|
Off site
|
Video
|
2
|
Topics
|
Behavioral disorders in childhood
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-
Lecture
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Modality
|
Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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Off site
|
Video
|
2
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Topics
|
Congenital and acquired pathologies of the central and peripheral nervous system in children, neuromuscular disorders in children. Principles of Physiotherapy.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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Off site
|
Video
|
2
|
Topics
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Musculosceletal development. Congenital and acquired musculosceletal disorders in pediatrics. Principles of physiotherapy
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
|
Off site
|
Video
|
2
|
Topics
|
Anatomical and physiological characteristics of the circulatory and respiratory systems in children. Congenital and acquired heart diseases. Rheumatological disorders in children. Principles of physiotherapy
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Specialized room
|
5
|
Topics
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Motor control and motor learning.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Specialized room
|
5
|
Topics
|
Motor development during the first year. Assessment and testing of infant motor development. Physiotherapy interventions in promoting motor development.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Specialized room
|
5
|
Topics
|
Motor development during the first year. Assessment and testing of infant motor development. Physiotherapy interventions in promoting motor development.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Specialized room
|
5
|
Topics
|
Motor development during the preschool age. Assessment and testing of motor development. Physiotherapy interventions in promoting motor development.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Specialized room
|
5
|
Topics
|
The role of handling and environmental factors in supporting child's development.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Specialized room
|
5
|
Topics
|
Musculosceletal development. Congenital and acquired musculosceletal disorders in pediatrics. Principles of physiotherapy
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Specialized room
|
5
|
Topics
|
Musculosceletal development. Congenital and acquired musculosceletal disorders in pediatrics. Principles of physiotherapy
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Specialized room
|
5
|
Topics
|
Acute and chronic pulmonary/respiratory diseases in children. Principles of physiotherapy.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Specialized room
|
5
|
Topics
|
Congenital and acquired pathologies of the central and peripheral nervous system in children, neuromuscular disorders in children. Principles of Physiotherapy.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Specialized room
|
5
|
Topics
|
Congenital and acquired pathologies of the central and peripheral nervous system in children, neuromuscular disorders in children. Principles of Physiotherapy.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
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Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Specialized room
|
5
|
Topics
|
Congenital and acquired pathologies of the central and peripheral nervous system in children, neuromuscular disorders in children. Principles of Physiotherapy.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Specialized room
|
5
|
Topics
|
Handling, positioning and technical aids as an integrative part of physiotherapy.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Specialized room
|
5
|
Topics
|
The presentation of an individual case study.
|
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
7.00
Contact hours:
75 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Campbell’s physical therapy for children / [edited by] Robert J. Palisano Suzann K. Campbell, et al. 2023. 6th ed. Saunders Elsevier
2.
Tecklin’s pediatric physical therapy / [edited by] McKeogh Spearing E., Pelletier E., Drnach M. 2022. 6th ed. Philadelphia: Woletrs Kluwer
3.
Long T.M., Battaile B, Toscano K. 2019. Handbook of Pediatric Physical Therapy. 3th ed. Philadelphia : Wolters Kluwer
Additional Reading
1.
Novacheck T., Schwartz M.H. 2020. Improving Quality of Life for Individuals With Cerebral Palsy Through Treatment of Gait Impairment: International Cerebral Palsy Function and Mobility. Novacheck T., Schwartz M.H. 2020. Mac Keith Press
2.
Flemige I. 1999. Zīdaiņa attīstība un attīstības traucējumi. Zvaigzne ABC, ISBN 9984-17-090-X. (akceptējams izdevums)
3.
Seda M. 2018. Mans aktīvais mazulis : attīstoši vingrinājumi no dzimšanas līdz pirmajiem soļiem. Viljandi: Print Best
4.
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