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Functional Assessment and Treatment in Physiotherapy I

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved
Course Description Version:1.00
Study Course Accepted:08.04.2024 11:10:33
Study Course Information
Course Code:REK_273LQF level:Level 6
Credit Points:5.33ECTS:8.00
Branch of Science:Clinical Medicine; Sports Medicine and RehabilitationTarget Audience:Rehabilitation
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)2Lecture Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Lectures4
Classes (count)21Class Length (academic hours)4Total Contact Hours of Classes84
Total Contact Hours88
Part-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)2Lecture Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Lectures4
Classes (count)17Class Length (academic hours)5Total Contact Hours of Classes85
Total Contact Hours89
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
Normal anatomy, normal physiology, principles of physiotherapy, kinesiology, motor control.
Objective:
• To acquire knowledge and skills in assessing and analysing the functional condition of muscles, and justifying, selecting and applying therapeutic measures. • To acquire knowledge and practical skills in the assessment, analysis and correction of posture, gait and postural control. • To promote students’ understanding of patient examination and treatment planning in the context of ICF.
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1Resting posture and posture examination.Classes2.00auditorium
2Examination of postural changes and gait.Classes2.00auditorium
3Testing of muscle function (length, strength).Classes3.00auditorium
4Postural control examination and analysis.Classes1.00auditorium
5Examination and assessment of joint mobility and stability.Classes3.00auditorium
6Colloquium – functional assessment.Classes1.00auditorium
7Defining the functional problem, setting objectives, creating a therapy plan, choosing therapy methods.Lectures2.00auditorium
Classes3.00auditorium
8Improving soft tissue elasticity and reducing tension, muscle stretching techniques.Classes2.00auditorium
9Improving muscle strength, active stability. Proprioception training.Classes2.00auditorium
10Postural control improvement, functional activity training.Classes2.00auditorium
Topic Layout (Part-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1Resting posture and posture examination.Classes2.00auditorium
2Examination of postural changes and gait.Classes2.00auditorium
3Testing of muscle function (length, strength).Classes2.00auditorium
4Postural control examination and analysis.Classes1.00auditorium
5Examination and assessment of joint mobility and stability.Classes3.00auditorium
6Colloquium – functional assessment.Classes1.00auditorium
7Defining the functional problem, setting objectives, creating a therapy plan, choosing therapy methods.Lectures2.00auditorium
Classes2.00auditorium
8Improving soft tissue elasticity and reducing tension, muscle stretching techniques.Classes1.00auditorium
9Improving muscle strength, active stability. Proprioception training.Classes1.00auditorium
10Postural control improvement, functional activity training.Classes2.00auditorium
Assessment
Unaided Work:
For each class, the student has to repeat the material previously learned related to the topic of the class; learning testing and therapeutic methods in pairs; situation analysis in groups. 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:
During practical classes, analysis of situational tasks in groups, testing of practical skills; colloquia involving extended analysis of situational tasks, including testing of practical skills.
Final Examination (Full-Time):Exam (Oral)
Final Examination (Part-Time):Exam (Oral)
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:As a result of the studies, the student will be able to outline the concepts of muscle length and strength, explain the assessment thereof, possible changes and causes thereof, explain the principles for selecting therapeutic measures, analyse muscle imbalances, present the theory of coordinated and sequential action of muscles, explain the role thereof in the performance of qualitative movements and postural control; the student will be able to describe normal posture and gait, explain the assessment thereof, possible changes and causes, explain the principles for selecting therapeutic measures; be able to explain the basic principles of aetiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations and treatment of myofascial pain.
Skills:As a result of the studies, the student will be able to perform muscle length and strength tests, posture and gait analysis, postural control assessment; will be able to select and apply appropriate therapeutic measures to improve muscle strength, restore muscle length, correct muscle imbalances, improve coordinated and sequential muscle work, posture, gait and postural control. The student will be able to demonstrate palpation of myofascial pain points and soft tissue techniques to relieve myofascial pain.
Competencies:As a result of the studies, the student will be able to synthesise the acquired knowledge and skills by assessing the physical functional status of a person in the context of ICF and, based on the results of functional tests and interpretation thereof, will be able to develop and implement a physiotherapy programme including therapeutic exercises and soft tissue techniques.
Bibliography
No.Reference
Required Reading
1Kendall F.P., Kendall E., Creary Mc., Provance P.G. Muscles: Testing and Testing and Function with Posture and Pain. 5th ed. with posture and pain. Lippincott, Williams &Wilkins, 2010. (akceptējams izdevums)
2Kisner C., Colby L.A. Therapeutic exercise, foundation and technics. 7th ed. F.A.Davis Company, 2018.
3Avers D., Brown M. Daniels and Worthingham's Muscle Testing: Techniques of Manual Examination and Performance Testing. 10th ed. Elsevier, 2019
Additional Reading
1Brody L.T., Hall C.M. Therapeutic Exercise: Moving Toward Function. 3rd ed. Williams &Wilkins, 2011
2Hattam P., Smeatham A. Special Tests in Musculoskeletal Examination: An evidence-based guide for clinicians. Churchill Livingstone, 2010
3Page P., Frank C., Lardner R. Assessment and Treatment of Muscle Imbalance: The Janda Approach. Benchmark Physical Therapy, 2010
4Principles of neuromusculoskeletal treatment and management. A hanbook for therapists. Ed by Petty N.J. 2nd ed. Churchill Livingstone, 2011
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