Course: The basics of physiotherapy

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Course title The basics of physiotherapy
Course code KPZ/P5FZT
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Lesson
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 3
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Holubová Marie, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
Introduction to the topic of movement disorders and physiotherapy. Milestones in the development of neuroscience and kinesiology relevant to physiotherapy. Physiotherapy in the concept of comprehensive rehabilitation. The most famous method - Vojtova, Bobath concept, Kabatova method, manual treatment, according to the Levite. Diagnosis appropriate to physiotherapy in childhood and adulthood. The use of physiotherapy in the work of the medical social worker. The use of yoga. Therapeutic physical education. Practicing proper breathing and breathing gymnastics. Handling with the client, positioning. Practical training of Vojtova method, Bobath concept, Kabatovy methods and manual treatment by the Levite. Therapeutic physical education. Practical training of handling with the client, positioning.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Dialogic (discussion, interview, brainstorming), Work with text (with textbook, with book), Skills training
Learning outcomes
The aim of the course is to acquire basic theoretical preview on the area of physiotherapy and its use in the context of working with clients in the social services, to learn the basic physiotherapy procedures and techniques.
Student applies practical skills for clients with various types of disabilities/handicaps.
Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral examination, Written examination

The fulfilment of compulsory attendance at lectures and seminars. Written test or oral exam fulfilment according to course guarantor decision.
Recommended literature
  • KOLÁŘ, P. a kol. Rehabilitace v klinické praxi. 1. vyd. Praha: Galén, 2009.
  • PAVLŮ, D. Speciální fyzioterapeutické koncepty a metody. 1. vyd. Brno: CERM, 2002.
  • PFEIFFER, J.; ŠVESTKOVÁ, O. Mezinárodní klasifikace funkčních schopností, disability a zdraví. 1. vyd. Praha: Grada Publishing, 2001.
  • SMOLÍKOVÁ, L.; MÁČEK, M. Respirační fyzioterapie a plicní rehabilitace. 1. vyd. brno: NCO NZO, 2010.
  • VOJTA, V.; PETERS, A. Vojtův princip. 1. vyd. Praha: Grada Publishing, 2010.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Health Studies Study plan (Version): Health and Social Worker (2013) Category: Health service 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Health Studies Study plan (Version): Health and Social Worker (2014) Category: Health service 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Winter