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

Physiotherapy, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
RRE_026
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine
ECTS
8.00
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

To train rheumatology residents to understand the non-pharmacological treatment options for musculoskeletal and connective tissue diseases, including physiotherapy, physical therapy, and rehabilitation. To provide knowledge about the role, principles, and application of these therapies in reducing joint and soft tissue damage, preventing disease exacerbations, and supporting recovery. The resident learns to apply medical technologies used in physiotherapy, physical therapy, and rehabilitation to improve functional capacity in rheumatic patients.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.The resident demonstrates advanced and comprehensive knowledge of the etiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal and connective tissue diseases, forming the foundation for clinical reasoning, research, and interdisciplinary collaboration. The resident: understands the principles, indications, and contraindications of physiotherapy medical technologies used in rheumatology; knows the essence, principles, and safety considerations of physical therapy procedures in rheumatic diseases; recognizes the role of rehabilitation and applicable medical technologies in improving functional ability and reducing disability in rheumatic patients.

Skills

1.The resident: understands the clinical problem, selects appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic approaches; implements treatment, rehabilitation, and preventive measures for rheumatic conditions; can justify and discuss the role of physiotherapy and rehabilitation with specialists and patients; accurately maintains and completes medical documentation; prescribes and evaluates physical therapy and rehabilitation interventions purposefully; independently develops professional skills and applies innovative approaches in functional recovery of patients.

Competences

1.The resident: practices within their professional scope at a high level of knowledge and skills, performing treatment and rehabilitation of rheumatic diseases; independently develops and implements a structured treatment and rehabilitation plan, defines therapeutic goals, and evaluates outcomes and adverse effects; assesses and integrates physical therapy and rehabilitation results into overall treatment strategy; collaborates in a multidisciplinary team and assumes responsibility for planning and quality of rehabilitation care.

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):
8.00
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