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Hydrotherapy (REK_079)
About Study Course
Department: Department of Rehabilitation
Credit points / ECTS:1 / 1.5
Course supervisor:Sabīne Grīnberga
Course level:Bachelor
Target audience:Medical Services
Study course descriptionFull description
Branch of science:Clinical Medicine; Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation
Objective
To introduce students with pool therapy as one of the rehabilitation methods.
Prerequisites
Physics, physiology, biomechanics, therapeutic gymnastics, basic knowledge of internal diseases, orthopaedics, neurology and psychosomatics. Knowledge of pregnant women, geriatric and pediatric patient physiology.
Learning outcomes
Knowledge
About hydrotherapy effects on the human body and its application possibilities for various diseases rehabilitation.
Skills
Describe methods used in hydrotherapy.
Competence
Able to independently select and apply an appropriate method for certain diseases rehabilitation or health improvement.
