Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Basic Physiotherapy
Course Code
REK_067
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 5
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Indra Straumēna
Structure Unit Manager
Liāna Deklava
Structural Unit
Department of Rehabilitation
Contacts
Riga, 26a Anninmuizas boulevard, rk@rsu.lv, +371 20271291
About Study Course
Objective
Create awareness of the fundamental principles of the theory of motor control and muscle functional state evaluation.
Preliminary Knowledge
Human anatomy and normal physiology
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.After successful completion of the course students will be able to assess posture and gait, and will have an understanding about body muscle strength and length.
Skills
1.After completion of the study course students will be able to differentiate normal and pathological postures and gait patterns of normal from pathological.
Competences
1.Will be able to analyze and evaluate the postural changes, the necessary exercises for muscle stretching or strengthening.
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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Preparing for seminars and independent practical skills training.
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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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• Active involvement in seminars
• The demonstration of practical skills in classes
• Test (multiple choice 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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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Rehabilitation. Physiotherapist's working competence, physiotherapeutical assessment of a patient
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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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Physiotherapeutical assessment of a patient
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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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4
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Topics
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Evaluation and analysis of posture. Gait assessment and analysis
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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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Evaluation and analysis of posture. Normal and pathological postures
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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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Gait assessment and analysis. Causes of pathological gaits
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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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4
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Topics
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Assesment of muscle strength and length
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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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Assessment methods of muscle strength and length. Muscle stretching techniques. Manual muscle strength evaluation and analysis. Methods of muscle strength improvement
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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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4
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Topics
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Possibilities of reducing back pain in health sport. Back pain, their localization, irradiance and reducing possibilities
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
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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On site
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Rehabilitation. Physiotherapist's working competence, physiotherapeutical assessment of a patient
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
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4
|
Topics
|
Physiotherapeutical assessment of a patient
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
4
|
Topics
|
Evaluation and analysis of posture. Gait assessment and analysis
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
4
|
Topics
|
Evaluation and analysis of posture. Normal and pathological postures
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
4
|
Topics
|
Gait assessment and analysis. Causes of pathological gaits
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
4
|
Topics
|
Assesment of muscle strength and length
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
4
|
Topics
|
Assessment methods of muscle strength and length. Muscle stretching techniques. Manual muscle strength evaluation and analysis. Methods of muscle strength improvement
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
4
|
Topics
|
Possibilities of reducing back pain in health sport. Back pain, their localization, irradiance and reducing possibilities
|
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Kendall F.P., Kendall E., Creary Mc., Provance P.G., Muscle testing and function. Fourth edition with posture and pain. Williams & Wilkins, 2005.
Additional Reading
1.
Anne Shumway – Cook, Majorie H. Woollacott. Motor control theory and Practical Applications. Lippincott Williams & wilkins Wolters Kluwer Company, 2001.
2.
Hoppenfeld S. Physical examination of the spine and extremities. Appeleton & Lange, 1976.
3.
Marion Trew, Tony Ewerett, Human movement an introductory text. Churchill Livingstone, Hong Hong, 1997.
4.
Kisner C., Colby L.A. Therapeutic exercise, foundation and technics. F.A. Davis Company, 2002.