Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Lower Limb Prosthetics
Course Code
REK_256
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Health care sciences and services
ECTS
12.00
Target Audience
Medical Services; Medical Technologies
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Viesturs Drunks
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 learn basic skills in the application of lower limb prosthetic principles. To summarise the theoretical knowledge of lower limb prosthetics, prosthesis classification, construction, application. To acquire practical skills in lower limb prosthetics: work with the patient, examination, assessment, measurement. To learn about the technologies used in prosthetics: modelling of moulds and moulding, prosthesis construction, static and dynamic adjustment, training in the use of prostheses.
Preliminary Knowledge
Prior knowledge of anatomy, physiology and biomechanics (with in-depth gait analysis) is required.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.As a result of successful completion of the study course, students will be able to apply basic knowledge in prosthetics of the lower limbs according to various production technologies.
Skills
1.To differentiate between different types of lower limb prostheses, manufacturing technologies thereof. To evaluate patients and choose the appropriate type of prosthetics and the application of technologies, explain the peculiarities of gait when using lower limb prostheses.
Competences
1.As a result of successful completion of the study course, students will be able to independently use the acquired knowledge in the use of various types and technologies of lower limb prosthetics, gait training.
Assessment
Individual work
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1.
Individual work |
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The student carries out in-depth literature research in the library, working independently.
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Examination
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1.
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Active participation in the practical classes.
Practical activity in the practical classes.
Exam.
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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ISO classification. Classification of lower limb prostheses.
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Principles, methods, technologies, materials used in toe, partial foot, foot prosthesis.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Prosthetics for ankle amputations. Technologies, materials, principles.
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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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Prosthetics for lower leg amputations. Technologies, principles, materials.
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Lecture
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Modality
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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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Prosthetics for amputations of the knee joint level. Materials, methods, technologies to be used.
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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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Prosthetic options for femoral amputations. Types of prostheses, technologies, methods, materials to be used.
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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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Hip prosthetic options. Materials, technologies, principles.
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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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Specifics of prosthetics at an early age. Gait training using lower limb prostheses.
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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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Biomechanics
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Lecture
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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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Biomechanics
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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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Specialized room
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6
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Topics
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ISO classification, different types of the lower limbs prosthesis
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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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Specialized room
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6
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Topics
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Preparing the patient for prosthetics.
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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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Specialized room
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6
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Topics
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Prosthetic options for partial foot amputations.
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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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Specialized room
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6
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Topics
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Prosthetics in ankle amputation level.
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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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Specialized room
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6
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Topics
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Prosthetic options for transtibial amputations.
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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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Specialized room
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6
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Topics
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Prosthetic options for transtibial amputations.
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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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Specialized room
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6
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Topics
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Prosthetic options for transtibial amputations.
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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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Specialized room
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6
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Topics
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Prosthetics for exarticulation amputations of the knee joint.
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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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Specialized room
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6
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Topics
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Prosthetics for femoral amputations.
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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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Specialized room
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6
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Topics
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Prosthetics for femoral amputations.
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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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Specialized room
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6
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Topics
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Prosthetics for femoral amputations.
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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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Specialized room
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6
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Topics
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Prosthetics for femoral amputations.
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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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Specialized room
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6
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Topics
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Prosthetic options for hip joint amputations.
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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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Specialized room
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6
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Topics
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Specifics of prosthetics at an early age.
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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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Specialized room
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6
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Topics
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Gait training using lower limb prostheses.
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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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Specialized room
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6
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Topics
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Assessment of functioning in patients after lower limb amputation
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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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Specialized room
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6
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Topics
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Assessment of functioning in patients after lower limb amputation
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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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Specialized room
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6
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Topics
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Exam
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
12.00
Contact hours:
128 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Atlas of amputations and limb deficiencees: Surgical, prosthetic and rehabilitation principles by Douglas G., M.D. Smith(Editor), John W. Michael, John H., M.D.Bowker, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 2018.
2.
Orthotics and Prosthetics in Rehabilitation by Michelle M. Lusardi, Caroline C. Nielsen Butterworth-Heimann; 2020.
3.
Seymor, Ron, Prosthetics and orthotics: Lower limb and spinal/philadelphia: 2002. (akceptējams izdevums)
4.
Edelstein, Joan E. Lower limb prosthetics and orthotics: clinical concepts/Thorofare, NJ: 2010. (akceptējams izdevums)
Other Information Sources
2.
http;//www.ispoint.org