bp4839 Kinesiology, Algesiology and Derived Techniques of Diagnostics and Therapy 4

Faculty of Sports Studies
spring 2025
Extent and Intensity
2/4/0. 5 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Sabina Bartošová (lecturer)
doc. MUDr. Martin Komzák, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Klára Vomáčková (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Jakub Zigo (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
doc. MUDr. Martin Komzák, Ph.D.
Department of Physical Activities and Health Sciences – Faculty of Sports Studies
Supplier department: Department of Physical Activities and Health Sciences – Faculty of Sports Studies
Prerequisites
bp4833 Kinesiology, Algesiology and Derived Techniques of Diagnostics and Therapy 3 && bp4830 Physiotherapy in clinical disciplines 2 && bp4829 Physical therapy III && BOZP_OK(bozp_po_stud) && BOZP_OK(bozp_po_stud_fsps)
Kinesiology, Algesiology and derived Techniques of Diagnostics and Therapy 3
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
Course objectives
The subject is based on previous study of Kinesiology, Algesiology and derived Techniques of Diagnostics and Therapy 3 and further focuses on lower extremities. The main aim is to apprehend local relations at the level of lower limb as well as global relations between trunk kinesiology and lower/upper limbs. Acquired knowledge is applied to understand underlying principles of examination and treatment techniques in the field of physiotherapy. The subject deals in detail with passive and active factors of stability of lower extremity motor segments. It gives causal definition of functional as well as structural physiology and pathology.
Learning outcomes
Successful completion of the subject guarantees student's ability to:
- understand kinesiology relations within lower extremities.
- understand principles of special examination and therapy techniques.
- diagnose pathology, select appropriate treatment modality, execute treatment within subject extent.
- students will also be able to educate patients incl. instructions on self-therapy.
- the study of this subject prepares students to clinical activities with patients.
Syllabus
  • Lectures:
  • 01. Kinesiology of foot – function, joints, arches, passive and active stability of particular motor segments, clinical aspects, functional and structural pathology of this region.
  • 02. Kinesiology of knee joint – function, passive and active stability of particular motor segments, clinical aspects, functional and structural pathology of this region.
  • 03. Kinesiology of hip joint - function, passive and active stability of particular motor segments, clinical aspects, functional and structural pathology of this region.
  • 04. Kinesiology of pelvic girdle - function, passive and active stability of particular motor segments, clinical aspects, functional and structural pathology of this region.
  • 05. Kinesiology of lower extremity from the global motor patterns point of view.
  • Practical seminars:
  • 01. Visual and tactile diagnostics of dermis. Barrier treatment in dermis within segmental reflexology incl. viscerocutaneous reflexes.
  • 02. Diagnostics and therapy of fascia incl. its role in functional pathology chains.
  • 03. Visual and tactile diagnostics of muscle tonus, strength, trophic. Special attention is paid to muscle testing according to V. Janda and muscle topography. Manual therapy of particular muscles incl. techniques of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation/inhibition.
  • 04. Diagnostics and therapy of periosteum points.
  • 05. Diagnostics of joints - active and passive range of motion, capsular patterns, joint play. Therapy of joints – manipulative and stabilization techniques, orthotics, taping.
  • 06. Application of above listed techniques of diagnostics and therapy to foot region incl. foot arches, talocrural joint, knee joint, hip joint and pelvic girdle.
Literature
    required literature
  • Janda, V. et al. Svalové funkční testy. Vyd. 1. Praha: Grada, 2004. 328 s. ISBN 9788024707228
  • Kapandji, A.: The physiology of joints II., 2019. ISBN 9781912085606.
  • DOBEŠ, Miroslav, Marie MICHKOVÁ, Petr POSPÍŠIL, Jiří VLČEK and Marek ČENTÍK. Diagnostika a terapie funkčních poruch pohybového systému (manuální terapie) pro fyzioterapeuty (Diagnostics and therapy of functional impairment of locomotor system (manual therapy) for physiotherapists). 1st ed. Horní Bludovice: Domiga, s.r.o., 2011, 76 pp. ISBN 978-80-902222-4-3. info
    recommended literature
  • OATIS, Carol A. Kinesiology : the mechanics and pathomechanics of human movement. Third edition. Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer, 2017, xix, 1006. ISBN 9781451191561. info
  • KOLÁŘ, Pavel. Rehabilitace v klinické praxi. 1. vyd. Praha: Galén, 2009, xxxi, 713. ISBN 9788072626571. info
  • DYLEVSKÝ, Ivan. Speciální kineziologie. 1. vyd. Praha: Grada, 2009, 180 s. ISBN 9788024716480. info
  • VÉLE, František. Kineziologie pro klinickou praxi. Vyd. 1. Praha: Grada, 1997, 271 s. ISBN 8071692565. info
  • LEWIT, Karel. Manipulační léčba v myoskeletální medicíně. 4. přeprac. a rozš. vyd. Leipzig: J.A. Barth Verlag, 1996, xi, 347. ISBN 3335004019. info
Teaching methods
Students will be exposed to the subject in a form of a lecture that will be followed by practical seminar. These seminars focus on manual techniques of examination and therapy. Students are organized in small groups. Each particular technique is first demonstrated by experienced tutors. Practical training is on peer to peer basis under close supervision of tutors and correction of precise technique.
Assessment methods
100% presence at practical seminars, 70% mark acquisition from through-term tasks, 70% mark acquisition from through-term written tests and practical exams. Final written exam (minimum of 70% successful rate) and practical exam in front of the examination board of 3 examiners. The student is not qualified for final exam in case of not fulfilling the percentage of through-term tasks, through-term written tests and practical exams. Final written test and final practical exam contributes to 50 and 50% of final evaluation respectively (A-F).
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
The course is taught annually.
Listed among pre-requisites of other courses
The course is also listed under the following terms spring 2023, spring 2024.
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