Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description

Physiotherapy, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
RRE_014
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation
ECTS
7.50
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor

Residency Speciality

Speciality
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Contacts

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About Study Course

Objective

Deepen students' theoretical knowledge and practical skills in physiotherapy, physical therapy and rehabilitation necessary for rheumatologist's specialty. To train medical residents in rheumatology: non-drug therapy of musculoskeletal and connective tissue diseases (autoimmune, inflammatory, infectious, immunodeficiency, metabolic pathologies) non-inflammatory osteoarthritis, vasculitis, generalised pathologies: physiotherapy, physical therapy and rehabilitation, show the role and importance of these types of therapy in treatment of rheumatic diseases, treatment methods and basic principles which reduce or prevent damage of the joint support system or outbreak and progress of the rheumatic disease. Application of the methods used in physiotherapy, physical therapy and rehabilitation in rehabilitation of rheumatic patients.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.Demonstrates in-depth and expanded knowledge of the etiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of diseases of the musculoskeletal system and autoimmune connective tissue system, which provides a basis for creative thinking in clinical practice and research, as well as the ability to interdisciplinary. 1) The nature of medical technologies used in physical therapy, indications and contraindications of their use in rheumatic patients. 2) The nature of medical technologies used in physical therapy, indications and contraindications of their use in rheumatic diseases. 3) Rehabilitation possibilities for rheumatic patients. Medical technologies of potential rehabilitation.

Skills

1.The doctor understands the nature of the specific problem, diagnostic algorithms and is able to provide professional specialized assistance, as well as practically implements diagnostic, treatment and prevention measures. Is able to argue and discuss complex or systemic aspects of rheumatology with both specialists and non-specialists. Able to draw up the medical documentation to be used, make entries on an outpatient and inpatient medical card. Able to independently direct the development and specialization of their competencies, take responsibility for work results and their analysis, conduct business, innovate in rheumatology, perform work, research or further learning in complex and unpredictable conditions and, if necessary, transform them using new approaches. To purposefully refer a rheumatic patient for specific physical therapy procedures and medical rehabilitation technologies.

Competences

1.The doctor works in accordance with his / her powers at the highest level of acquisition and use of knowledge, skills, attitudes, diagnosing, treating, rehabilitating, and preventing diseases of the musculoskeletal system and autoimmune connective tissue system, independently planning and organizing the improvement and development of professional competence, takes responsibility for the work of staff teams and is able to innovate and entrepreneurship. Make informed, verifiable and scientifically sound decisions regarding patient health, public health and the environment; justify and reflect decisions in medical records. To use the acquired knowledge and skill – a doctor will be able to develop a structural treatment and rehabilitation plan, logically formulate and explain treatment goals and assess its efficiency and side effects, evaluate results of physical therapy procedures and rehabilitation.

Assessment

Individual work

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Individual work

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The resident independently gets acquainted with the latest literature data, research results, and constantly prepares presentations for theoretical seminars. Independently learns to perform clinical practical examinations and manipulations.

Examination

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Examination

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Current knowledge examination – seminars and practical training during patient analysis, action algorithms, multichoice variants, and clinical situation tasks. Theoretical and practical knowledge in rotation discipline shall be assessed in a 10-point system by the head of the relevant rotation discipline, making an entry in the resident's book.

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Specialized room

Topics

Physical therapy and physiotherapy in rheumatology, its possibilities and perspectives
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Specialized room

Topics

Objective examination of the range of motion of joints – goniometry
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Specialized room

Topics

Physical therapy and physiotherapy methods in rheumatology
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Specialized room

Topics

Rehabilitation possibilities for rheumatologic patients
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
7.50
Number of Residency Seminars:
4
Length (weeks):
6
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

Marc, C. Hochberg, Rheumatology. Current edition

2.

Kelley’s Textbook of Rheumatology. Current edition

3.

Oxford Textbook of Rheumatology. Current edition