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Physiotherapy in Pediatrics

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved
Course Description Version:1.00
Study Course Accepted:08.04.2024 13:41:04
Study Course Information
Course Code:REK_274LQF level:Level 6
Credit Points:4.67ECTS:7.00
Branch of Science:Clinical Medicine; Sports Medicine and RehabilitationTarget Audience:Medical Services
Study Course Supervisor
Course Supervisor:Dace Bērtule
Study Course Implementer
Structural Unit:Department of Rehabilitation
The Head of Structural Unit:
Contacts:Riga, 26a Anninmuizas boulevard, rkatrsu[pnkts]lv, +371 20271291
Study Course Planning
Full-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)5Lecture Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Lectures10
Classes (count)13Class Length (academic hours)5Total Contact Hours of Classes65
Total Contact Hours75
Part-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)5Lecture Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Lectures10
Classes (count)13Class Length (academic hours)5Total Contact Hours of Classes65
Total Contact Hours75
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
Anatomy, motor control, basics of physiotherapy, functional assessment and treatment in physiotherapy.
Objective:
To improve knowledge about the peculiarities of age-related developmental periods of children and motor learning; to get acquainted with the principles of physiotherapy in various children's diseases; to acquire theoretical knowledge and practical skills for working as a physiotherapist in pediatric; to improve the ability of critical thinking and decision making about the best therapeutic approach for a particular pediatric patient.
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1Development of the nervous system. Child development in the first year of life (motor, language, cognitive, psychosocial).Lectures2.00auditorium
2Congenital and acquired neurological disorders, neuromuscular disorders in childhood.Lectures1.00auditorium
3Musculosceletal development. Congenital and acquired musculosceletal disorders in pediatrics.Lectures1.00auditorium
4Cardiorespiratory development. Cardiac disorders. Pulmonary and respiratory conditions in children. Pediatric rheumatic diseases.Lectures1.00auditorium
5Motor development during the first year. Assessment and testing of infant motor development. Physiotherapy interventions in promoting motor development.Classes2.00clinical base
6Motor control and motor learning.Classes1.00clinical base
7Motor development during the preschool age. Assessment and testing of motor development. Physiotherapy interventions in promoting motor development.Classes1.00clinical base
8The role of handling and environmental factors in supporting child's development.Classes1.00clinical base
9Prematurely born child, potential problems. Physiotherapy.Classes1.00clinical base
10Physiotherapy for acute and chronic lung/respiratory diseases in children (bronchitis, bronchiolitis, pneumonia, pleurisy, bronchial asthma, cystic fibrosis).Classes1.00clinical base
11Juvenile idiopathic arthritis, systemic scleroderma, juvenile dermatomyositis – principles of the physiotherapy. Congenital and idiopathic spinal conditions – principles of the physiotherapy.Classes1.00clinical base
12Physiotherapy for congenital pathologies of the support and movement organ systems in children (crooked foot, dysplasia/dislocation of the hip joint, crooked neck, arthrogryposis).Classes1.00clinical base
13Congenital neuromuscular disorders (SMA, DMD), spina bifida and plexus brachialis injury – principles of the physiotherapy.Classes1.00clinical base
14Cerebral palsy, classification. Physiotherapy.Classes1.00clinical base
15Handling, positioning and technical aids as an integrative part of physiotherapy.Classes1.00clinical base
16The presentation of an individual case study.Classes1.00clinical base
Topic Layout (Part-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1Development of the nervous system. Child development in the first year of life (motor, language, cognitive, psychosocial).Lectures2.00auditorium
2Congenital and acquired neurological disorders, neuromuscular disorders in childhood.Lectures1.00auditorium
3Musculosceletal development. Congenital and acquired musculosceletal disorders in pediatrics.Lectures1.00auditorium
4Cardiorespiratory development. Cardiac disorders. Pulmonary and respiratory conditions in children. Pediatric rheumatic diseases.Lectures1.00auditorium
5Motor development during the first year. Assessment and testing of infant motor development. Physiotherapy interventions in promoting motor development.Classes2.00clinical base
6Motor control and motor learning.Classes1.00clinical base
7Motor development during the preschool age. Assessment and testing of motor development. Physiotherapy interventions in promoting motor development.Classes1.00clinical base
8The role of handling and environmental factors in supporting child's development.Classes1.00clinical base
9Prematurely born child, potential problems. Physiotherapy.Classes1.00clinical base
10Physiotherapy for acute and chronic lung/respiratory diseases in children (bronchitis, bronchiolitis, pneumonia, pleurisy, bronchial asthma, cystic fibrosis).Classes1.00clinical base
11Juvenile idiopathic arthritis, systemic scleroderma, juvenile dermatomyositis – principles of the physiotherapy. Congenital and idiopathic spinal conditions – principles of the physiotherapy.Classes1.00clinical base
12Physiotherapy for congenital pathologies of the support and movement organ systems in children (crooked foot, dysplasia/dislocation of the hip joint, crooked neck, arthrogryposis).Classes1.00clinical base
13Congenital neuromuscular disorders (SMA, DMD), spina bifida and plexus brachialis injury – principles of the physiotherapy.Classes1.00clinical base
14Cerebral palsy, classification. Physiotherapy.Classes1.00clinical base
15Handling, positioning and technical aids as an integrative part of physiotherapy.Classes1.00clinical base
16The presentation of an individual case study.Classes1.00clinical base
Assessment
Unaided Work:
• prior to each lecture the students should revise their knowledge of material related to the theme of the day; • practice of tests and therapeutic techniques; • compilation of information for filling in a physiotherapy protocol, presentation of a clinical case; • clinical case analysis, presentation. In order to evaluate the quality of the study course as a whole, the student must fill out the study course evaluation questionnaire on the Student Portal.
Assessment Criteria:
• the activity in classes; • demonstration of practical skills; • presentation of physiotherapy protocol and clinical case.
Final Examination (Full-Time):Exam
Final Examination (Part-Time):Exam
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:Students will be able to describe the normal development and the assessment principles of infant and child development. Will demonstrate knowledge about neurological, musculoskeletal and other disorders during childhood. Will be able to describe the main principles and physiotherapeutic approaches in the pediatric patient treatment.
Skills:Student will be able to make physiotherapeutic investigation and assessment of children, independently compile a physiotherapy plan for a specific case, will be able to choose, justify and apply the appropriate physiotherapeutic technique in pediatric settings.
Competencies:Student will be able to make use of the theoretical and practical knowledge in the rehabilitation of pediatric patients.
Bibliography
No.Reference
Required Reading
1Campbell’s physical therapy for children / [edited by] Robert J. Palisano Suzann K. Campbell, Robert J. Palisano, Margo Orlin (eds). Saunders Elsevier, 2017.
2Inge Flemige, „Zīdaiņa attīstība un attīstības traucējumi”. Zvaigzne ABC, 1999., ISBN 9984-17-090-X. (akceptējams izdevums)
3Functional Movement Development Across the Life Span. Cech D.J., Martins S. Elsevier Saunder, 2012. (akceptējams izdevums)
Additional Reading
1Mellēna K., Hēla K., Tropa D., Mārtiņa stāsts. Priekšlaikus dzimušo bērnu problēmas un risinājumi, 2004.
2Children with Neurodevelopmental Disabilities the essential guide to assessment and management. A.Seal, G.Robinson, A.M. Kelly, J.Williams (eds). Mac Keith Press, 2013.
3Neuro-Developmental Treatment. A Guide to NDT Clinical Practice. J.C.Bierman, M.R.Franjoine...M.Stamer Thieme Publishers, 2016.