Physiotherapy for Women's Health

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved

Course Description Version:2.00

Study Course Accepted:11.04.2023 14:54:05

Study Course Information
Course Code:		REK_254		LQF level:		Level 6
Credit Points:		2.00		ECTS:		3.00
Branch of Science:		Clinical Medicine; Obstetrics and Gynaecology		Target Audience:		Rehabilitation; Medical Services
Study Course Supervisor
Course Supervisor:		Ailī Horna-Butkeviča
Study Course Implementer
Structural Unit:		Department of Rehabilitation
The Head of Structural Unit:
Contacts:		Riga, 26a Anninmuizas boulevard, rkrsu[pnkts]lv, +371 20271291
Study Course Planning
Full-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)		4	Lecture Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Lectures		8
Classes (count)		8	Class Length (academic hours)		3	Total Contact Hours of Classes		24
Total Contact Hours								32
Part-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)		4	Lecture Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Lectures		8
Classes (count)		8	Class Length (academic hours)		3	Total Contact Hours of Classes		24
Total Contact Hours								32
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
Human anatomy and physiology.
Objective:
To create an understanding about the physiology and pathology of the female sex system in different periods of a woman's life, the possibilities and importance of physiotherapy in a woman's health.
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.	Topic			Type of Implementation		Number	Venue
1	Physiology of the female sex system. Physiological changes during pregnancy, associated symptoms and complaints. Changes in life time			Lectures		1.00	E-Studies platform
2	Chronic pelvic pain in gynecology. Pregnant women back pain.			Lectures		1.00	E-Studies platform
3	Pelvic floor dysfunction during pregnancy, perimenopause, postmenopausal period			Lectures		1.00	E-Studies platform
4	Periods of a woman's life			Lectures		1.00	E-Studies platform
5	Types of physical activity, their impact on the pregnancy, the process of childbirth and the postpartum period. Indications and contraindications for physical activity			Classes		1.00	METC
6	Special gymnastics for pregnant women with a high degree of risk. Special gymnastics methodologies for pregnant women, relaxation techniques			Classes		1.00	METC
7	Gymnastics lesson for pregnant women. The choice of exercises. Diastasis recti abdominis.			Classes		1.00	METC
8	Physiological childbirth			Classes		1.00	METC
9	Physiotherapy in childbirth, depending on the period of childbirth. Obstetric postures. Physiotherapy in the postpartum period, depending on the type of childbirth. Resumption of physical activity, sports training in the postpartum period			Classes		1.00	METC
10	Physiotherapy in women rehabilitation of internal genital dislocations and urinary incontinence			Classes		1.00	METC
11	Gymnastics lesson for women with pelvic floor dysfunction.			Classes		1.00	METC
12	Preventive measures for women at different periods of life			Classes		1.00	METC
Topic Layout (Part-Time)
No.	Topic			Type of Implementation		Number	Venue
1	Physiology of the female sex system. Physiological changes during pregnancy, associated symptoms and complaints. Changes in life time			Lectures		1.00	E-Studies platform
2	Chronic pelvic pain in gynecology. Pregnant women back pain.			Lectures		1.00	E-Studies platform
3	Pelvic floor dysfunction during pregnancy, perimenopause, postmenopausal period			Lectures		1.00	E-Studies platform
4	Periods of a woman's life			Lectures		1.00	E-Studies platform
5	Types of physical activity, their impact on the pregnancy, the process of childbirth and the postpartum period. Indications and contraindications for physical activity			Classes		1.00	METC
6	Special gymnastics for pregnant women with a high degree of risk. Special gymnastics methodologies for pregnant women, relaxation techniques			Classes		1.00	METC
7	Gymnastics lesson for pregnant women. The choice of exercises. Diastasis recti abdominis.			Classes		1.00	METC
8	Physiological childbirth			Classes		1.00	METC
9	Physiotherapy in childbirth, depending on the period of childbirth. Obstetric postures. Physiotherapy in the postpartum period, depending on the type of childbirth. Resumption of physical activity, sports training in the postpartum period			Classes		1.00	METC
10	Physiotherapy in women rehabilitation of internal genital dislocations and urinary incontinence			Classes		1.00	METC
11	Gymnastics lesson for women with pelvic floor dysfunction.			Classes		1.00	METC
12	Preventive measures for women at different periods of life			Classes		1.00	METC
Assessment
Unaided Work:
Student have to prepare a short presentation (5-7 min) within the framework of the study course - on topics related to physiotherapy in gienecology or obstetrics. Students must independently master the material available in the e-studies in order to successfully prepare for the test work of each lesson - in the estudy environment or in person. At the end of the course, each student must individually draw up a rehabilitation plan, according to the clinical situation. Students to fill in questionnaires for study courses.
Assessment Criteria:
The final test of the course will use a combined assessment, taking into account tests for lectures (40%), presentation (40%) and rehabilitation plan (20%).
Final Examination (Full-Time):		Exam (Written)
Final Examination (Part-Time):		Exam (Written)
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:		On completion of the study course, the student acquires knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the female genital organs in different periods of a woman's life: physiological changes during pregnancy, complaints and correction options caused by them, physiological course of childbirth and the postpartum period, rehabilitation after the most frequent gynecological operations, the impact of lifestyle on a woman's reproductive health.
Skills:		Knows how to explain and gives advice: • causes of discomfort caused by physiological pregnancy and possibilities to reduce them; • physical activity during pregnancy, its positive effects on the health of the mother and child, knows contraindications, • physiological course of childbirth and activity of the obstetrician in childbirth and possibilities to promote the process of childbirth; • the course of the physiological postpartum period and possible ways to correct various changes caused by pregnancy in the postpartum period; • dysfunction of the perineal base - complaints, symptoms, pathogenesis, principles of treatment, prevention, • principles of rehabilitation after gynecological operations; • the impact of lifestyle on a woman's reproductive health.
Competencies:		Will be able to advise for pregnant woman about back pain during pregnancy, on the most appropriate type and amount of physical activity during pregnancy; To advise the obstetrician on the importance of movements and postures to facilitate the birth process; Advise on the causes of genital dislocation and prevention options in the postpartum period.
Bibliography
No.	Reference
Required Reading
1	Ginekoloģija. I. Vībergas redakcijā, 2013, 509 lpp.
2	Dzemdniecība. D.Rezebergas redakcijā, 2016, 859 lpp.
3	Physiotherapy in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. 2019, 448 lpp.
4	Evidence-Based Physical Therapy for the Pelvic Floor: Bridging Science and Clinical Practice. 2015, 448 lpp.
Additional Reading
1	Breast Cancer and Gynecologic Cancer Rehabilitation. 2020 336 lpp.
2	Get the Pelvic Floor Back in Action: A Physical Therapist's Insight into Rehabilitating Pelvic Dysfunction. 2020 292 lpp.
3	Braddom’s Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 2021, 1161 lpp.
4	DeLisa’s physical medicine and rehabilitation: principles and practice. 2020, 1448 lpp.