Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Functional Assessment and Treatment in Physiotherapy I
Course Code
REK_194
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation
ECTS
7.50
Target Audience
Rehabilitation
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Dace Bērtule
Structure Unit Manager
Liāna Deklava
Structural Unit
Department of Rehabilitation
Contacts
Riga, 26a Anninmuizas boulevard, rk@rsu.lv, +371 20271291
About Study Course
Objective
• To acquire knowledge and skills in assessing and analysing the functional condition of muscles, and justifying, selecting and applying therapeutic measures.
• To acquire knowledge and practical skills in the assessment, analysis and correction of posture, gait and postural control.
• To promote students’ understanding of patient examination and treatment planning in the context of ICF.
Preliminary Knowledge
Normal anatomy, normal physiology, principles of physiotherapy, kinesiology, motor control.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.As a result of the studies, the student will be able to outline the concepts of muscle length and strength, explain the assessment thereof, possible changes and causes thereof, explain the principles for selecting therapeutic measures, analyse muscle imbalances, present the theory of coordinated and sequential action of muscles, explain the role thereof in the performance of qualitative movements and postural control; the student will be able to describe normal posture and gait, explain the assessment thereof, possible changes and causes, explain the principles for selecting therapeutic measures; be able to explain the basic principles of aetiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations and treatment of myofascial pain.
Skills
1.As a result of the studies, the student will be able to perform muscle length and strength tests, posture and gait analysis, postural control assessment; will be able to select and apply appropriate therapeutic measures to improve muscle strength, restore muscle length, correct muscle imbalances, improve coordinated and sequential muscle work, posture, gait and postural control. The student will be able to demonstrate palpation of myofascial pain points and soft tissue techniques to relieve myofascial pain.
Competences
1.As a result of the studies, the student will be able to synthesise the acquired knowledge and skills by assessing the physical functional status of a person in the context of ICF and, based on the results of functional tests and interpretation thereof, will be able to develop and implement a physiotherapy programme including therapeutic exercises and soft tissue techniques.
Assessment
Individual work
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1.
Individual work |
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For each class, the student has to repeat the material previously learned related to the topic of the class; learning testing and therapeutic methods in pairs; situation analysis in groups.
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Examination
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Examination |
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During practical classes, analysis of situational tasks in groups, testing of practical skills; colloquia involving extended analysis of situational tasks, including testing 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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Resting posture and posture examination.
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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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Resting posture and posture examination.
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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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Examination of postural changes and gait.
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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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Examination of postural changes and gait.
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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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Testing of muscle function (length, strength).
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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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Testing of muscle function (length, strength).
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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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Testing of muscle function (length, strength).
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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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Postural control examination and analysis.
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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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Examination and assessment of joint mobility and stability.
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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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Examination and assessment of joint mobility and stability.
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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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Examination and assessment of joint mobility and stability.
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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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Colloquium – functional assessment.
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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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Defining the functional problem, setting objectives, creating a therapy plan, choosing therapy methods.
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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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Defining the functional problem, setting objectives, creating a therapy plan, choosing 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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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Defining the functional problem, setting objectives, creating a therapy plan, choosing 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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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Defining the functional problem, setting objectives, creating a therapy plan, choosing 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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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Defining the functional problem, setting objectives, creating a therapy plan, choosing 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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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Improving soft tissue elasticity and reducing tension, muscle stretching techniques.
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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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Improving soft tissue elasticity and reducing tension, muscle stretching techniques.
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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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Improving muscle strength, active stability. Proprioception training.
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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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Postural control improvement, functional activity training.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
7.50
Contact hours:
80 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Oral)
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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On site
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Auditorium
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5
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Topics
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Resting posture and posture examination.
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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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5
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Topics
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Resting posture and posture examination.
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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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5
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Topics
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Examination of postural changes and gait.
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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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5
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Topics
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Testing of muscle function (length, strength).
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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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5
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Topics
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Testing of muscle function (length, strength).
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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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5
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Topics
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Postural control examination 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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5
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Topics
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Examination and assessment of joint mobility and stability.
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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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5
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Topics
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Examination and assessment of joint mobility and stability.
|
-
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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5
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Topics
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Examination and assessment of joint mobility and stability.
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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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5
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Topics
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Colloquium – functional assessment.
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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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Defining the functional problem, setting objectives, creating a therapy plan, choosing therapy methods.
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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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Defining the functional problem, setting objectives, creating a therapy plan, choosing 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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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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5
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Topics
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Defining the functional problem, setting objectives, creating a therapy plan, choosing 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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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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5
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Topics
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Defining the functional problem, setting objectives, creating a therapy plan, choosing therapy methods.
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-
Class/Seminar
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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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5
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Topics
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Improving soft tissue elasticity and reducing tension, muscle stretching techniques.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
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5
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Topics
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Improving muscle strength, active stability. Proprioception training.
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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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5
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Topics
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Postural control improvement, functional activity training.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
7.50
Contact hours:
79 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Oral)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Kendall F.P., Kendall E., Creary Mc., Provance P.G. Muscles: Testing and Testing and Function with Posture and Pain. 5th ed. with posture and pain. Lippincott, Williams &Wilkins, 2010. (akceptējams izdevums)
2.
Kisner C., Colby L.A. Therapeutic exercise, foundation and technics. 7th ed. F.A.Davis Company, 2018.
3.
Avers D., Brown M. Daniels and Worthingham's Muscle Testing: Techniques of Manual Examination and Performance Testing. 10th ed. Elsevier, 2019
Additional Reading
1.
Brody L.T., Hall C.M. Therapeutic Exercise: Moving Toward Function. 3rd ed. Williams &Wilkins, 2011
2.
Hattam P., Smeatham A. Special Tests in Musculoskeletal Examination: An evidence-based guide for clinicians. Churchill Livingstone, 2010
3.
Page P., Frank C., Lardner R. Assessment and Treatment of Muscle Imbalance: The Janda Approach. Benchmark Physical Therapy, 2010
4.
Principles of neuromusculoskeletal treatment and management. A hanbook for therapists. Ed by Petty N.J. 2nd ed. Churchill Livingstone, 2011
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