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Basics of Physiotherapy (REK_173)
About Study Course
Department: Department of Rehabilitation
Credit points / ECTS:2 / 3
Course supervisor:Aili Horna-Butkeviča, Ailī Horna-Butkeviča
Study type:Part time, Full time
Course level:Bachelor
Target audience:Medical Services
Language:Latvian
Branch of science:Clinical Medicine; Anatomy
Objective
To create an understanding of the work competence of a physiotherapist, physiotherapy methods and the possibilities of their use in health sports.
Prerequisites
Anatomy, physiology.
Learning outcomes
Knowledge
Students are familiar with the work competence of a physiotherapist, understand physiotherapy methods and the possibilities of their use in health sports.
Skills
Identify balance disorders, analyze posture, evaluate changes in muscle strength and length.
Competence
Able to describe and compare different types of pathological postures, analyze the effects of muscle weakness or excessive activity, use the acquired knowledge when working with clients.
Study course planning
Planning period:Year 2024, Autumn semester
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Sport, VSp | 3 | Bachelor’s | Required | ||
| Health Sport, VSNpz | 4 | Bachelor’s | Required |
Planning period:Year 2025, Spring semester
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health care sports specialist, VSS | 4 | First level | Required | Ailī Horna-Butkeviča |
