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Physiotherapy in Orthopedics: Course Paper

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved
Course Description Version:1.00
Study Course Accepted:16.04.2024 14:30:31
Study Course Information
Course Code:REK_259LQF level:Level 6
Credit Points:5.33ECTS:8.00
Branch of Science:Clinical Medicine; Sports Medicine and RehabilitationTarget Audience:Rehabilitation; Medical Services
Study Course Supervisor
Course Supervisor:Dace Stirāne
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)14Class Length (academic hours)5Total Contact Hours of Classes70
Total Contact Hours80
Part-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)5Lecture Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Lectures10
Classes (count)14Class Length (academic hours)5Total Contact Hours of Classes70
Total Contact Hours80
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
Anatomy, principles of physiotherapy, orthopaedics, sport pedagogics, internal diseases.
Objective:
To introduce students to the principles of physiotherapy for patients after injuries and orthopedic operations. To acquire theoretical knowledge and practical skills for working with patients after orthopedic diseases, operations and injuries. To learn the skill of choosing and using the most appropriate physiotherapy technology for a specific patient.
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1The priciples of rehabilitation in orthopaedics. Assisstive devices for walking.Lectures1.00auditorium
2Physiotherapy after hip and knee joint replacement.Lectures1.00auditorium
3Physiotherapy after upper limb bone fractures. Physiotherapy after lower limb bone fractures.Lectures1.00auditorium
4Physiotherapy for patients with tendon and ligaments injuries. Physiotherapy for patients with joint dislocations.Lectures1.00auditorium
5Physiotherapy for patiens with pelvis fractures. Physiotherapy for patients with vertebral injuries. Physiotherapy after lower limb amputations. Physiotherapy after burns.Lectures1.00auditorium
6Hip replacement. Physiotherapy for patients with hip replacement.Classes1.00clinical base
7Knee replacement. Physiotherapy for patients with knee replacement.Classes1.00clinical base
8Complications after joint replacement surgery. Physiotherapy protocol analysis.Classes1.00clinical base
9Physiotherapy for patients with upper limb bone fractures (treated by using immobilisation or surgery).Classes1.00clinical base
10Physiotherapy for patients with lower limb bone fractures (treated by using immobilisation or surgery).Classes1.00clinical base
11Physiotherapy for patients with tendon injuries (treated by using immobilisation or surgery).Classes1.00clinical base
12Physiotherapy for patients with ligaments rupture (treated by using immobilisation or surgery).Classes1.00clinical base
13Physiotherapy for patients with joint dislocations (treated by using immobilisation or surgery).Classes1.00clinical base
14Physiotherapy for patients with pelvic fractures (treated by using immobilisation or surgery).Classes1.00clinical base
15Physiotherapy for patients with vertebral injuries (treated by using immobilisation or surgery).Classes1.00clinical base
16Physiotherapy after lower limb amputation.Classes1.00clinical base
17Physiotherapy for for patients with soft tissue diseases (frozen shoulder, Zudek syndrome, compartment syndrome, epicondylitis).Classes1.00clinical base
18Physioterapy for patients after burns. Patient assessment and treatment protocol analysis.Classes1.00clinical base
19The presentation of the course work.Classes1.00auditorium
Topic Layout (Part-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1The priciples of rehabilitation in orthopaedics. Assisstive devices for walking.Lectures1.00auditorium
2Physiotherapy after hip and knee joint replacement.Lectures1.00auditorium
3Physiotherapy after upper limb bone fractures. Physiotherapy after lower limb bone fractures.Lectures1.00auditorium
4Physiotherapy for patients with tendon and ligaments injuries. Physiotherapy for patients with joint dislocations.Lectures1.00auditorium
5Physiotherapy for patiens with pelvis fractures. Physiotherapy for patients with vertebral injuries. Physiotherapy after lower limb amputations. Physiotherapy after burns.Lectures1.00auditorium
6Hip replacement. Physiotherapy for patients with hip replacement.Classes1.00auditorium
7Knee replacement. Physiotherapy for patients with knee replacement.Classes1.00auditorium
8Complications after joint replacement surgery. Physiotherapy protocol analysis.Classes1.00auditorium
9Physiotherapy for patients with upper limb bone fractures (treated by using immobilisation or surgery).Classes1.00auditorium
10Physiotherapy for patients with lower limb bone fractures (treated by using immobilisation or surgery).Classes1.00auditorium
11Physiotherapy for patients with tendon injuries (treated by using immobilisation or surgery).Classes1.00auditorium
12Physiotherapy for patients with ligaments rupture (treated by using immobilisation or surgery).Classes1.00auditorium
13Physiotherapy for patients with joint dislocations (treated by using immobilisation or surgery).Classes1.00auditorium
14Physiotherapy for patients with pelvic fractures (treated by using immobilisation or surgery).Classes1.00auditorium
15Physiotherapy for patients with vertebral injuries (treated by using immobilisation or surgery).Classes1.00auditorium
16Physiotherapy after lower limb amputation.Classes1.00auditorium
17Physiotherapy for for patients with soft tissue diseases (frozen shoulder, Zudek syndrome, compartment syndrome, epicondylitis).Classes1.00auditorium
18Physioterapy for patients after burns. Patient assessment and treatment protocol analysis.Classes1.00auditorium
19The presentation of the course work.Classes1.00auditorium
Assessment
Unaided Work:
Collects information for filling out the physiotherapy protocol, writes a course work, prepares a presentation of the course work. 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:
Filled up physiotherapy protocol (30%); The study course work presentation (30%); Active participation in the practical lessons (40%).
Final Examination (Full-Time):Exam
Final Examination (Part-Time):Exam
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:Student is able to describe the main principles and physio therapeutic approaches to the trauma and orthopedic patient treatment; is able to describe physiotherapy programs after joint replacement operations; is able to define the main physiotherapy principles in burn rehabilitation and after lower limb amputations; is able to explain how to choose and how to use the appropriate walking assistive device to the patient with specific orthopedic problem.
Skills:Student is able to choose and adapt to the orthopedic patient walking aids; is able to teach the patient how to load correctly the traumatic limb; is able to evaluate the functional ability of the patient – ROM, muscle strength, etc.; is able to gather the information about the patient for physiotherapy protocol; is able to choose and justify the use of the appropriate physio therapeutic technique in trauma and orthopedic patient rehabilitation.
Competencies:Uses acquired theoretical knowledge and practical skills in working with patients after orthopedic diseases, operations and injuries.
Bibliography
No.Reference
Required Reading
1Magee, David J., Dereck Sueki. Orthopaedic Physical Assessment. Atlas and video. Elsevier Saunders, 2021, 465 pp
2Robert C. Manske. Fundamental Orthopedic Management for the Physical Therapist Assistant. Elsevier Health Sciences, 2015. gada 22. maijs - 632 lappuses
Additional Reading
1Traumatoloģija un ortopēdija. A. Jumtiņa redakcijā, Rīga, RSU, 2016, 325 lpp.
Other Information Sources
1Fione Procter. Rehabilitation of the burn patient.
2What does best practice care for musculoskeletal pain look like? Eleven consistent recommendations from high-quality clinical practice guidelines: systematic review.