Physiotherapy in Orthopedics: Course Paper (REK_259)
About Study Course
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.
Prerequisites
Anatomy, principles of physiotherapy, orthopaedics, sport pedagogics, internal diseases.
Learning outcomes
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.
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.
Uses acquired theoretical knowledge and practical skills in working with patients after orthopedic diseases, operations and injuries.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physiotherapy, RFF | 5 | Bachelor’s | Required | Dace Stirāne, Guna Semjonova, Agnese Studere | |
| Physiotherapy, RFFN | 5 | Bachelor’s | Required | Dace Stirāne, Guna Semjonova, Agnese Studere |
