Foundations of Rehabilitation (LF_330)
About Study Course
Learning outcomes
1.As a result of completing the study course, students are able to describe the organisation of rehabilitation care, the stages of rehabilitation and the rehabilitation team; define the masseur’s role in rehabilitation care; recognise the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health; describe the assessment of functional abilities; physical therapy methods; indications and contraindications for the use of cold and heat therapy; recognise the characteristics of posture; outline the basic principles of rehabilitation and possible problems for patients of different profiles.
1.As a result of completing the study course, students know how to perform simple tests for assessing the client’s physical functional abilities and activities needed on a daily basis; demonstrate simple exercises to clients of various profiles; apply the basic principles of cold and heat therapy methods; illustrate the characteristics of posture; recognise posture disorders and correct them using massage procedures.
1.As a result of completing the study course, students are able to assess possible problems in rehabilitation care; perform a posture assessment; apply simple exercises and the foundations of rehabilitation in the work of a masseur in rehabilitation care; use the acquired theoretical and practical knowledge in professional activities.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Massage | 2 | First level | Required |
