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Functional Assessment and Treatment in Physiotherapy II
Study Course Description
Course Description Statuss:Approved
Course Description Version:1.00
Study Course Accepted:30.01.2024 13:36:00
| Study Course Information | |||||||||
| Course Code: | REK_269 | LQF level: | Level 6 | ||||||
| Credit Points: | 5.33 | ECTS: | 8.00 | ||||||
| Branch of Science: | Clinical Medicine; Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation | Target Audience: | Medicine | ||||||
| Study Course Supervisor | |||||||||
| Course Supervisor: | Māra Kuļša | ||||||||
| Study Course Implementer | |||||||||
| Structural Unit: | Department of Rehabilitation | ||||||||
| The Head of Structural Unit: | |||||||||
| Contacts: | Riga, 26a Anninmuizas boulevard, rk rsu[pnkts]lv, +371 20271291 | ||||||||
| Study Course Planning | |||||||||
| Full-Time - Semester No.1 | |||||||||
| Lectures (count) | 5 | Lecture Length (academic hours) | 2 | Total Contact Hours of Lectures | 10 | ||||
| Classes (count) | 26 | Class Length (academic hours) | 3 | Total Contact Hours of Classes | 78 | ||||
| Total Contact Hours | 88 | ||||||||
| Part-Time - Semester No.1 | |||||||||
| Lectures (count) | 5 | Lecture Length (academic hours) | 2 | Total Contact Hours of Lectures | 10 | ||||
| Classes (count) | 17 | Class Length (academic hours) | 4 | Total Contact Hours of Classes | 68 | ||||
| Total Contact Hours | 78 | ||||||||
| Study course description | |||||||||
| Preliminary Knowledge: | Normal anatomy, normal physiology, basics of physiotherapy: theory of motor control, kinesiology, movement and posture analysis, types of therapeutic exercises. | ||||||||
| Objective: | To provide students with knowledge and understanding of the basic principles of patient functional examination and therapy, the specifics of application thereof on specific body parts in accordance with the ICF. To introduce students to the basic principles of manual medicine, to practically learn the basics of rhythmic mobilisation of peripheral joints, thoracic spine and ribs, lumbar spine and neck traction techniques. To provide the student with basic knowledge of the basic principles and techniques of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation, as well as practical skills in the facilitation of functional movements; to introduce the application of elastic sling (NEURAC) therapy. | ||||||||
| Topic Layout (Full-Time) | |||||||||
| No. | Topic | Type of Implementation | Number | Venue | |||||
| 1 | Patients Examination in Physiotherapy. Data interpretation. | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 2 | Pain, causes of pain and pathogenetics, adaptive and adaptive mechanisms. | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 3 | Concepts of pain control. | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 4 | Integration of body-psyche unity in physiotherapy. | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 5 | Application of new technologies in physiotherapy. Documentation in physiotherapy. | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 6 | Examination methods, therapy methods, patient examination plan. | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 7 | Functional assessment of joints, treatment. Case analysis. | Classes | 10.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 8 | Manual therapy. | Classes | 5.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 10 | PNF: basic principles, diagonals, techniques. Application in therapy. | Classes | 6.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 11 | Application of new technologies in physiotherapy. | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 12 | Redcord Neurac sling therapy. | Classes | 2.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 13 | Colloquium | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| Topic Layout (Part-Time) | |||||||||
| No. | Topic | Type of Implementation | Number | Venue | |||||
| 1 | Patients Examination in Physiotherapy. Data interpretation. | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 2 | Pain, causes of pain and pathogenetics, adaptive and adaptive mechanisms. | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 3 | Concepts of pain control. | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 4 | Integration of body-psyche unity in physiotherapy. | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 5 | Application of new technologies in physiotherapy. Documentation in physiotherapy. | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 6 | Examination methods, therapy methods, patient examination plan. | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 9 | Functional assessment of joints, treatment. Case analysis. Manual therapy. | Classes | 8.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 10 | PNF: basic principles, diagonals, techniques. Application in therapy. | Classes | 5.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 11 | Application of new technologies in physiotherapy. | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 12 | Redcord Neurac sling therapy. | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 13 | Colloquium | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| Assessment | |||||||||
| Unaided Work: | Continuous preparation for practical classes; independent skills training, written analysis of the situational task. 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: | Short tests during classes and demonstration of practical skills during classes; situational case analysis; a colloquium at the end of the cycle with a written test of theoretical knowledge and demonstration of practical examination techniques (all assessments – passed). Examination: a written test (40%), situational task analysis with demonstration of practical skills (60%). | ||||||||
| Final Examination (Full-Time): | Exam | ||||||||
| Final Examination (Part-Time): | Exam | ||||||||
| Learning Outcomes | |||||||||
| Knowledge: | The student will know the basic principles and methods of the functional examination of patients, will be able to analyse and evaluate the examination findings, identify deviations and understand the patient’s functional problem, will know how to formulate therapy goals and draw up an appropriate therapy plan, will be able to choose the appropriate methods for the implementation of this plan. They will know the physiological basis, effect, indications of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF). Will demonstrate understanding of the elements of neuromuscular facilitation, movement stereotypes, techniques and application in patients with various functional disorders. Will acquire knowledge and will be able to justify the application of manual therapy techniques in the practice of a physiotherapist. | ||||||||
| Skills: | The student will demonstrate practical skills in examining the patient, collecting and analysing the obtained information, planning therapy, choosing and implementing appropriate physiotherapy techniques for patients with functional disorders of the musculoskeletal system. Will be able to practically evaluate therapy results. Will be able to apply the basic principles and techniques of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation in therapy. Will be able to perform the “joint play” examination and rhythmic mobilisation of all peripheral joints, manual traction of the cervical and lumbar spine. | ||||||||
| Competencies: | The student will be able to examine patients with musculoskeletal system problems, evaluate the obtained results and, based on the specific problem, plan and implement treatment measures. | ||||||||
| Bibliography | |||||||||
| No. | Reference | ||||||||
| Required Reading | |||||||||
| 1 | Magee D.J. Orthopaedic Physical Assessment. - 5th ed., W.B. Saunders Company, 2014. | ||||||||
| 2 | Hoppenfeld S. Physical Examination of the spine and extremities. Appleton & Lange, 2014. | ||||||||
| 3 | Kisner C., Colby L.A. Therapeutic Exercise, Foundations and Technics - 5th ed., F. A. Davis Company, 2018. | ||||||||
| 4 | Beckers D., Buck M. PNF in practice. - 5th ed., Springer, 2021 | ||||||||
| 5 | Adler S.S, Beckers D., Buck M. PNF in Practise. - 3rd ed., Springer, 2014. | ||||||||
| Additional Reading | |||||||||
| 1 | Higgins M. Therapeutic Exercise: From Theory to Practice. Davis Plus, 2011 | ||||||||
| 2 | Brody L.T., Hall C.M. Therapeutic Exercise: Moving Toward Function. - 3rd ed. Williams &Wilkins, 2011 | ||||||||
| 3 | Hattam P, Smeatham A. Special Tests in Musculoskeletal Examination: An evidence-based guide for clinicians. Churchill Livingstone, 2010 | ||||||||
| 4 | Levangie P.K., Norkin C.C. Joint structure and function, F.A.Davis Company, 2011. | ||||||||
| 5 | Magee DJ, Zachazewski JE, Quillen WS. Pathology and Intervention in Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation. Sounders Elsevier, 2008 | ||||||||
| 6 | Jiri Dvorak, Vaclav Dvorak, Wolfgang Gilliar, Werner Scheider, Hans Spring 10. Thomas Tritschler Musculoskeletal Manual Medicine Diagnosis an Treatment. Thieme, 2008 | ||||||||
| 7 | Kaltenborn F.M. Manual mobilization of the joints : joint examination and basic treatment. Volume I, The extremities. 2011 | ||||||||
| 8 | Kaltenborn F.M. The Spine: Basic Evaluation and Mobilization Techniques, Olaf Norlis Bokhandel, 1993 | ||||||||
| 9 | Human movement: an introductory text. Ed by Everett T. and Kell C. - 6th ed. Churchill Livingstone, 2010 | ||||||||
| Other Information Sources | |||||||||
| 1 | RSU pieejamās elektroniskās datu bāzes | ||||||||
| 2 | Mācību materiāli e-studijās. | ||||||||
