Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Hydrotherapy
Course Code
LSPA_184
Branch of Science
Health sciences
ECTS
2.00
Target Audience
Rehabilitation; Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Alīna Terehova
Structure Unit Manager
Uģis Ciematnieks
Structural Unit
Department of Sports Theory
Contacts
LSPA, Brīvības gatve 333, Riga, LV-1006
About Study Course
Objective
Develop an idea of the planning, implementation and use of water therapy to ensure a targeted and successful therapy process. Tasks: to provide basic knowledge of the mechanisms and effects of water operation. Introduce hydrotherapy methods and types, planning and implementation principles. To provide knowledge of the development of individual hydrotherapy programmes in physical rehabilitation. To provide knowledge of the use of special equipment and ancillary equipment in hydrotherapy.
Preliminary Knowledge
Prerequisites based on theoretical and practical knowledge of physiology, physiotherapy techniques, medical exercise and anatomy, biomechanics, basic knowledge of internal diseases, hygiene, occupational safety and ergonomics.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
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Study Course Theme Plan
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
2.00
Contact hours:
20 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
2.00
Contact hours:
14 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
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1. Ann A. Rosenstein, Idyll Arbor. Water Exercises for Osteoarthritis: The Effective Way to Reduce Pain and Stiffness, While Increasing Endurance and Strength. 2007 – 291
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2. Andrew J. Cole, Bruce E. Becker. Comprehensive Aquatic Therapy. 2nd ed. 2004 Elsevier Inc., USA
Additional Reading
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1. Lepore M., Gayle G.W., Stevens S. Adapted Aquatics Programming. A Professional guide. Human Kinetics, United States of America, 2007.
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2. Geigle P.R. ‘Aquatic exercise for rehabilitation and training”. 2009, Human Kinetics
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3. Reid M. Hydrotherapy Principles and Practice. Butterworth-Heinemann, 1997
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4. Gūtenbrunners K., Glēzeners Ž.Ž. Rehabilitācija, fizikālā medicīna un dabas dziedniecība. 2008, Nācionālais apgāds
Other Information Sources
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halliwick.org