bp1298 Applied Physical Therapy IV

Faculty of Sports Studies
Spring 2014
Extent and Intensity
0/2. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Dagmar Moc Králová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Olga Korvasová (assistant)
Mgr. Bc. Milan Mojžíš (assistant)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Dagmar Moc Králová, Ph.D.
Department of Health Promotion – Faculty of Sports Studies
Supplier department: Department of Health Promotion – Faculty of Sports Studies
Timetable of Seminar Groups
bp1298/01: Thu 8:00–13:00 E34/128 - laboratoř fyzioterapie, D. Moc Králová
bp1298/02: Thu 8:00–13:00 E34/128 - laboratoř fyzioterapie, D. Moc Králová
Prerequisites
(( bp1265 Physical Therapy III && bp1297 Applied Physical Therapy III )|| bp1170 Physical Therapy III )&& bp1169 Balneotherapy && bp1175 Physiotherapy practices && bp1174 Neurology I
Pass the Physical therapy III, Physical therapy in practice III, Neurology I, Balneology, Physiotheraphy practices II
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
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Course objectives
The main goal of this subject is to provide practical skills in electrotherapy especially focused on more difficult electrotherapy procedures manual application.
At the end of the course students be able to understand importance of Phytsical therapy and its position in short-term rehabilitation plan. They should be able to make reasoned decisions about indications and contraindications of mechanotherapy, thermotherapy, hydrotherapy, fototherapy and electrotherapy procedures, goal of therapy and its best realization.
This practical course goes hand in hand with theoretical course Physical therapy IV.
Syllabus
  • Revision of electrotherapy procedures application. Choice of procedures with regard to particular effect (assignment treatments to each effect).
  • Combined therapy – ultrasound and TENS or interferential current. CV mode. Principles, effects, an individual positioning, intensity, current density, time and frequency of procedure.
  • Elektrodiagnostika (zjištění dráždivosti elektrod, vyhledání motorického bodu svalu a nervu).
  • Electrodiagnostic testing (Hoorweig-Weiss curve, accommodation quotient, parameters for electrical muscle stimulation).
  • Electrical muscle stimulation (principles, effects, an individual positioning, intensity, time and frequency of procedure).
  • Myostimulation and myofeedback (principles, effects, an individual positioning, intensity, current density, time and frequency of procedure). Comparison of Farad´s, Neofarad´s and interferential currents subjective feelings.
  • Practie at different workplaces with the operation of physical therapy for forteen hours.
Literature
    required literature
  • PODĚBRADSKÝ, Jiří and Radana JESENICKÁ. Fyzikální terapie : manuál a algoritmy. Praha: Grada, 2009, 200 s. ISBN 9788024728995. info
  • VAŘEKA, Ivan. Základy fyzikální terapie. 1. vyd. Olomouc: Vydavatelství University Palackého, 1995, 83 s. ISBN 8070674911. info
    recommended literature
  • ROBERTSON, Val a kol. Electrotherapy Explained. Principles and Practice. 4. edition. Elsevier Ldt. 2006. ISBN 978-0-7506-8843-7.
  • PODĚBRADSKÝ, Jiří and Ivan VAŘEKA. Fyzikální terapie. Vyd. 1. Praha: Grada, 1998, 264 s. ISBN 8071696617. info
Teaching methods
Practical training of electrotherapy procedures application "lege artis" with correction of qualified physiotherapist or rehabilitation physician. Physical therapy in practice IV includes visiting of different workplaces with the operation of physical therapy.
Assessment methods
Developing a paper on the topic: News in Physical therapy (English) and a casuistry according to specified requirements. The casuistry in form of oral presentation with PC projection (in Power Point).
Language of instruction
Czech
Follow-Up Courses
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
Teacher's information
http://www.fsps.muni.cz/impact/aplikovana-fyzikalni-terapie-4
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2013, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, Spring 2018, Spring 2019, Spring 2020, spring 2021, spring 2022.
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