Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Physical Medicine and Hydrotherapy
Course Code
REK_245
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation
ECTS
6.00
Target Audience
Medical Services; Rehabilitation
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Alīna Terehova
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 student will gain knowledge about scientifically proven methods of physical medicine and hydrotherapy, their practical application in rehabilitation in traumatology and orthopedics, pediatrics, oral diseases, neurology, geriatrics, care of pregnant women, etc.
Preliminary Knowledge
Physiology, pathological physiology, kinesiology, internal medicine, neurology, traumatology and orthopedics, pediatrics, geriatrics, care of pregnant women.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.The student will gain knowledge about simple, scientifically proven methods of physical medicine and their application, about the impact of physiotherapy in the pool on the human body and the possibilities of its application in the rehabilitation of various diseases.
Skills
1.Choose the method of physical medicine (electrotherapy, heat, cold, light, etc.) according to the patient's state of health; adequately incorporate physical medicine methods into physiotherapy. Choose suitable physiotherapy methods to be used in the pool.
Competences
1.Ability to choose appropriate evidence-based physical medicine methods in the planning of physiotherapeutic treatment, adapting it to the individual needs of the patient, to independently choose and apply the most appropriate method of physiotherapy in the pool for the rehabilitation of a certain disease or improvement of health.
Assessment
Individual work
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1.
Individual work |
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Prepares and presents a presentation on the latest research in physical medicine, conducts in-depth research of the method of physical medicine for a specific disease. 1. A study of the last 7 years, on the effectiveness of the application of the method of physical medicine in the case of a disease, from the European Union, the USA, Canada, Australia. 2. Describe the specific disease (visual material may be used). 3. Describe the aim of the research, participants and their division into groups, research methods, tools, results, conclusions. 4. Independent studies of informative sources and visual materials and answers to e-tests.
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Examination
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Grade
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1.
Examination |
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Examination method: oral or written exam, situation task analysis. Answer to one theoretical question in a written exam, answer to two theoretical questions in an oral exam, full answer receives 4 points. The analysis of the situation task includes - a description of the period of illness, the formulation of treatment goals, the choice of physical medicine methods, in accordance with the set goals, the development of a treatment course for 10 days, a full answer receives 6 points. The total evaluation of the theoretical and practical part of the exam is 10 points for a full answer.
Quality of answers to theoretical e-tests. Demonstration of a plan in a physiotherapy pool for the rehabilitation of a certain disease.
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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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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Insight into physical medicine, application of physical factors in treatment. Indications and contraindications.
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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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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Effects and methods of heat and cold in physical medicine. Effects of physical factors on pain.
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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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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Magnetic therapy and artificial air environment methods in physical medicine.
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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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3
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Topics
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Safety rules in physical medicine. Use of electricity in medicine.
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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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3
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Topics
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Transcutaneous electro neuronal stimulation (TENS). 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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3
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Topics
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Electrophoresis and electrophoresis of medication (jonophoresis).
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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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3
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Topics
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Sinusoidally modulated currents, diadynamic current therapy in physical medicine.
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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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3
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Topics
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High frequency current therapy methods.
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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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3
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Topics
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Light therapy methods - infrared, ultraviolet, visible light methods in physical medicine.
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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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3
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Topics
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Application of ultrasound in physical medicine. Hydrotherapy, peloid 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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3
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Topics
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Test. Presentation of a study on a method of physical medicine.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
30 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 2
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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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2
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Topics
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Effects of different temperatures on the human body. Physical properties of water, use of aids in pool therapy. Indications and contraindications for pool 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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2
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Topics
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Pool therapy in the treatment of spinal diseases, rehabilitation of traumatological and orthopedic patients.
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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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2
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Topics
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Pool physiotherapy for patients with cardiovascular disease. Physiotherapy in the pool to maintain and improve the health of the elderly.
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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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2
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Topics
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Pool physiotherapy for the rehabilitation of neurological diseases and pain relief. Use in physiotherapy pool for the treatment of psychosomatic diseases.
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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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2
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Topics
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Exercises and games in the pool for children's rehabilitation.
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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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3
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Topics
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Physical medicine in the treatment of internal diseases.
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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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3
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Topics
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Physical medicine for the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders.
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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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3
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Topics
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Physical medicine in pediatrics.
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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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3
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Topics
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Analysis of clinical cases. Compatibility of physical factors in physical medicine.
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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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-
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3
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Topics
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Presentation of a study on the effectiveness of physical medicine for specific diseases.
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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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Pool
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3
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Topics
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Application of various aids in pool physiotherapy. Aerobic exercises, exercises to improve strength and endurance. Active and passive soft tissue stretching.
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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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Pool
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3
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Topics
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Deep body muscle training. Exercises to increase the volume of movements, traction of the spine and mobilization.
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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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Pool
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3
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Topics
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Use of aquatic environment to reduce spasticity. Balance and coordination exercises. Exercises to improve functional daily activities (arms and legs diagonals, gait training).
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
34 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-TIME
Part 1
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
|
Off site
|
E-Studies platform
|
2
|
Topics
|
Insight into physical medicine, application of physical factors in treatment. Indications and contraindications.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
Off site
|
E-Studies platform
|
2
|
Topics
|
Effects and methods of heat and cold in physical medicine. Effects of physical factors on pain.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
Off site
|
E-Studies platform
|
2
|
Topics
|
Magnetic therapy and artificial air environment methods in physical medicine.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
-
|
3
|
Topics
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Safety rules in physical medicine. Use of electricity in medicine.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
-
|
3
|
Topics
|
Transcutaneous electro neuronal stimulation (TENS). Interference therapy.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
-
|
3
|
Topics
|
Electrophoresis and electrophoresis of medication (jonophoresis).
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
-
|
3
|
Topics
|
Sinusoidally modulated currents, diadynamic current therapy in physical medicine.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
-
|
3
|
Topics
|
High frequency current therapy methods.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
-
|
3
|
Topics
|
Light therapy methods - infrared, ultraviolet, visible light methods in physical medicine.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
-
|
3
|
Topics
|
Application of ultrasound in physical medicine. Hydrotherapy, peloid therapy.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
-
|
3
|
Topics
|
Test. Presentation of a study on a method of physical medicine.
|
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
30 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 2
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
-
|
2
|
Topics
|
Effects of different temperatures on the human body. Physical properties of water, use of aids in pool therapy. Indications and contraindications for pool therapy.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
-
|
2
|
Topics
|
Pool therapy in the treatment of spinal diseases, rehabilitation of traumatological and orthopedic patients.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
-
|
2
|
Topics
|
Pool physiotherapy for patients with cardiovascular disease. Physiotherapy in the pool to maintain and improve the health of the elderly.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
-
|
2
|
Topics
|
Pool physiotherapy for the rehabilitation of neurological diseases and pain relief. Use in physiotherapy pool for the treatment of psychosomatic diseases.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
-
|
2
|
Topics
|
Exercises and games in the pool for children's rehabilitation.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
-
|
3
|
Topics
|
Physical medicine in the treatment of internal diseases.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
-
|
3
|
Topics
|
Physical medicine for the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
-
|
3
|
Topics
|
Physical medicine in pediatrics.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
-
|
3
|
Topics
|
Analysis of clinical cases. Compatibility of physical factors in physical medicine.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
-
|
3
|
Topics
|
Presentation of a study on the effectiveness of physical medicine for specific diseases.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Pool
|
3
|
Topics
|
Application of various aids in pool physiotherapy. Aerobic exercises, exercises to improve strength and endurance. Active and passive soft tissue stretching.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Pool
|
3
|
Topics
|
Deep body muscle training. Exercises to increase the volume of movements, traction of the spine and mobilization.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Pool
|
3
|
Topics
|
Use of aquatic environment to reduce spasticity. Balance and coordination exercises. Exercises to improve functional daily activities (arms and legs diagonals, gait training).
|
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
34 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Cameron H. M. 2018. Physical Agents in Rehabilitation. 4th edition. Elsevier Saunders.
2.
Zeidlers I. 2004. Klīniskā fizikālā medicīna. Rīga, Nacionālais apgāds. (akceptējams izdevums)
3.
Zeidlers I. 2004. Vispārīgā fizikālā medicīna un kūrortrehabilitācija Rīga: Rīgas Stradiņa universitāte. (akceptējams izdevums)
Additional Reading
1.
Belanger A-Y. 2015. Therapeutic Electrophysical Agents. 3rd edition. Wolter Kluwer Health.
2.
Rosenstein A., Arbor I. 2007. Water Exercises for Osteoarthritis: The Effective Way to Reduce Pain and Stiffness, While Increasing Endurance and Strength.
3.
Randall B. 2011. Physical medicine and rehabilitation. Philadelphia.
Other Information Sources
1.
Uz pierādījumiem balstītas fizikālās medicīnas metodes zinātniskajos pētījumos, kas atrodami RSU Biblotēkas piedāvātajās datubāzēs.