Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Physiotherapy in Gynecology and Obstetrics
Course Code
REK_057
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation
ECTS
1.50
Target Audience
Medical Services
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Ailī Horna-Butkeviča
Structure Unit Manager
Liāna Deklava
Structural Unit
Department of Rehabilitation
Contacts
Riga, 26a Anninmuizas boulevard, rk@rsu.lv, +371 20271291
About Study Course
Objective
Raise awareness of the physiotherapy principles in gynecology and obstetrics.
Preliminary Knowledge
Anatomy and normal physiology.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.About physiotherapy use and principles in gynecology and obstetrics.
Skills
1.Students will be able to describe the basic principles of exercises for pregnant women, the recommended types of activities, as well as contraindicated activities. Compare the importance of post-natal exercises, depending on the type of delivery. Make a physiotherapy program for women with uterine and vaginal prolapse and urinary incontinence.
Competences
1.Students will be able to recommend appropriate exercises for pregnant women, and post-natal women.
Assessment
Individual work
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Grade
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1.
Individual work |
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Preparing for seminars, independent learning-related topic about exercises and activities during pregnancy and postpartum period.
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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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Students must be able to respond to short the test questions. End of examination – written test and demonstration of practical skills.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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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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Physical activities and exercises during pregnancy. Contraindicated activities during pregnancy. Special gymnastics for pregnant women with a high degree of risk.
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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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The practical training of exercising with pregnant women.
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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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Rehabilitation principles after child birth depending on the type of delivery. Rehabilitation principles in case of uterine and vaginal prolapse and incontinence. Kegel exercises.
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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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The practical training of exercises after child birth.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
1.50
Contact hours:
16 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test
PART-TIME
Part 1
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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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Physical activities and exercises during pregnancy. Contraindicated activities during pregnancy. Special gymnastics for pregnant women with a high degree of risk.
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-
Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
|
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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The practical training of exercising with pregnant women.
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-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
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Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
4
|
Topics
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Rehabilitation principles after child birth depending on the type of delivery. Rehabilitation principles in case of uterine and vaginal prolapse and incontinence. Kegel exercises.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
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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The practical training of exercises after child birth.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
1.50
Contact hours:
16 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Ginekoloģija. I. Vībergas redakcijā; Medicīnas apgāds, 2013. 509 lpp
2.
Dzemdniecība. D. Rezebergas redakcijā.- Rīga: Medicīnas apgāds, 2016. 860 lpp
3.
Braddom R.L., Chan L., Harrast M.A. Braddom's Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Saunders, 2021, p. 1472
Additional Reading
1.
Physiotherapy in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Edinburgh: Butterworth-Heinemann, c2004; 489 lpp