Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
General Physical Medicine
Course Code
REK_034
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Medical Services; Rehabilitation
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Daiga Pulmane
Structure Unit Manager
Liāna Deklava
Structural Unit
Department of Rehabilitation
Contacts
Riga, 26 a Anninmuizas boulevard, rk@rsu.lv, +371 20271291
About Study Course
Objective
Gain knowledge of general physical medicine and its practical applications.
Preliminary Knowledge
Physics, chemistry, pathological physiology.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Students acquire basic knowledge of general physical medicine during the study course.
Skills
1.Students will be able to separate physical therapy techniques; will be able to apply physical medicine methods in physiotherapy.
Competences
1.Will be able to distinguish different physical therapy techniques, will be able to assess which physical therapy methods are needed for treatment.
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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Prepare and present a presentation on the latest research in physical therapy.
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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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Evaluation methods: Test and presentation on research about physical medicine.
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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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2
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Topics
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Insights into general physical medicine.
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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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Magnetic field therapy.
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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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Physical factors and their effects. Physical medicine theories.
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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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Usage of artificial atmosphere in physical medicine. Aero-ions, hydroaero-ions. Speleotherapy, halotherapy.
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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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Safety regulations. Physical Medicine Cabinet layout. Electricity use in medicine, the electrical current forms, power, voltage. Light 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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TENS. Electrophoresis. Medication electrophoresis.
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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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Sinusoidal modulated currents. Interference 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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Diadynamic therapy. Shortwave therapy. Inductothermy. Microwave 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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Magnetic therapy. Ultrasound therapy. Laser 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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Hydrotherapy. Balneo therapy. Peloidtherapy. Inhalation.
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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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Practical work in the clinical base.
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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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Test.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Oral)
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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2
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Topics
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Insights into general physical medicine.
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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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Magnetic field therapy.
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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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Physical factors and their effects. Physical medicine theories.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
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Usage of artificial atmosphere in physical medicine. Aero-ions, hydroaero-ions. Speleotherapy, halotherapy.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
3
|
Topics
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Safety regulations. Physical Medicine Cabinet layout. Electricity use in medicine, the electrical current forms, power, voltage. Light therapy.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
3
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Topics
|
TENS. Electrophoresis. Medication electrophoresis.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
3
|
Topics
|
Sinusoidal modulated currents. Interference therapy.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
3
|
Topics
|
Diadynamic therapy. Shortwave therapy. Inductothermy. Microwave therapy.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
3
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Topics
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Magnetic therapy. Ultrasound therapy. Laser 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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3
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Topics
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Hydrotherapy. Balneo therapy. Peloidtherapy. Inhalation.
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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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3
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Topics
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Practical work in the clinical base.
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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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3
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Topics
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Test.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Oral)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Singh Jagmohan. Textbook of Electrotherapy, Jaypee Brothers. New Delhi, 2005, 301 p.
2.
Zeidlers I. Elektroterapija un magnētterapija. Rīga, ’’Zvaigzne ABC’’, 1999.
3.
Zeidlers I. Vispārīgā fizikālā medicīna un kūrortrehabilitācija. RSU, Rīga, 2004. 156 lpp.
4.
Belanger Alain-Yvan. Evidence Based Guide to Terapeutic Physical Agents, Lipincott, Baltimore, 2002, 445 p.
5.
Пономаренко Г.Н., Воробьёв М.Г. Руководство по физиотерапии. Санкт-Петербург, 2005, 396 стр.
6.
Terentjeva L., Fridenberga L. Latvijas kūrortu dabiskie dziedniecības līdzekļi. Rīga, Radošā grupa Multicentrs, 2008
7.
Krenn M. Haller M. Bijak M. Unger E. Hofer C. Kern H. Noyer W. Safe neuromuscular electrical stimulator the signed for the elderly. Artif Organs, 2011, Mar; 35(3): 253-6
8.
Fox John, Shaep Tim. Practical Electrotherapy: A Guide to safe application. Edinburgh: New York; Charchil Livingstone Elsevier, 2007, 256 p
Additional Reading
1.
L.Braddom Randall Physical medicine and rehabilitation. Philadelphia, 2007, p. 1472
2.
J. Crebbin-Bailey The spa book: the official guide to spa therapy. London, 2005, p.490
3.
Citi informācijas avoti
Other Information Sources
1.
Pētījumi par fizikālo medicīnu RSU Bibliotēkas piedāvātajās datubāzēs.