Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Clinical Physical Medicine
Course Code
REK_085
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation
ECTS
1.50
Target Audience
Medical Services; Rehabilitation
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Daiga Pulmane
Structure Unit Manager
Liāna Deklava
Structural Unit
Department of Rehabilitation
Contacts
Riga, 26a Anninmuizas boulevard, rk@rsu.lv, +371 20271291
About Study Course
Objective
Gain knowledge of the most effective, scientifically proven methods of physical medicine and their application in rehabilitation.
Preliminary Knowledge
General physical medicine, internal, neurological and pediatric diseases.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.The student will gain knowledge about the most effective, scientifically proven methods of physical medicine and their application in rehabilitation.
Skills
1.To choose the method of physical medicine according to the state of health of the patient, evaluating the indications and contraindications, to adequately include the methods of physical medicine in physiotherapy.
Competences
1.Ability to select and apply appropriate, evidence-based physical medicine methods in the planning of physiotherapeutic treatment, adapting it to the individual needs of the patient.
Assessment
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.
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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.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Class/Seminar
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On site
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4
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Topics
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Treatment of internal diseases. Treatment of musculoskeletal disease.
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On site
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4
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Topics
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Physical medicine in paediatrics.
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On site
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4
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Topics
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Physical medicine in the treatment of lung diseases. Compatibility of pfysical agents in treatment.
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On site
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4
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Topics
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Clinical case analysis. Effectiveness of FM in case of specific diseases.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
1.50
Contact hours:
16 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
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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4
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Topics
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Treatment of internal diseases. Treatment of musculoskeletal disease.
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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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4
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Topics
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Physical medicine in paediatrics.
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Class/Seminar
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Contact hours
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On site
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4
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Topics
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Physical medicine in the treatment of lung diseases. Compatibility of pfysical agents in treatment.
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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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4
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Topics
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Clinical case analysis. Effectiveness of FM in case of specific diseases.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
1.50
Contact hours:
16 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Cameron H. M. Physical Agents in Rehabilitation. 2015.
2.
Zeidlers I. Klīniskā fizikālā medicīna. Rīga, ‘’Nacionālais apgāds”, 2004, 396 lpp.
3.
Singh Jagmohan. Textbook of Electrotherapy. Jaypee Brothers. New Delhi, 2005, 301 p.
4.
Под ред. Г.Н. Пономаренко. Частная физиотерапия. Москва, «Медицина», 2005, 744 стр.
Additional Reading
1.
Belanger A-Y, gads?, Therapeutic Electrophysical Agents. 3rd edition. Wolter Kluwer Health
2.
L. Braddom Randall. Physical medicine and rehabilitation. Philadelphia, 2007, p. 1472
3.
J. Crebbin-Bailey. The spa book: the official guide to spa therapy. London, 2005, p.490
Other Information Sources
1.
Uz pierādījumiem balstītas fizikālās medicīnas metodes zinātniskajos pētījumos, kas atrodami RSU Bibliotēkas piedāvātajās datubāzēs.