BFUL0222c Introduction to Physical Therapy II - practice

Faculty of Medicine
spring 2025
Extent and Intensity
0/3/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Michaela Kabátová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Jitka Slováková (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Simona Šrubařová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Simona Šrubařová, Ph.D.
Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation – Departments of Non-medical Branches – Faculty of Medicine
Contact Person: Mgr. Leona Dunklerová
Supplier department: Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation – Departments of Non-medical Branches – Faculty of Medicine
Prerequisites (in Czech)
BFUL0121c Introduc. physical therap I-p. && BFUR011 Introduction to Rehabilitation && BFAP0121c Anatomy Locomotor System I-s
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
At the end of this course, students will be able to independently perform and apply reflexive massage techniques and hydrotherapy. Students should be able to know the indications and contraindications of massages, to be able to use reflexology massage procedures for individual diseases. Students should be able to know the effects, indications and contraindications of hydrotherapy, to able to use procedures of hydrotherapy.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course, the student is able to:
- independently perform reflexology massage
- search for reflex manifestations
- correctly perform the reflexology massage procedure: massage touches, massage sets
- apply reflexology massage for diseases of the circulatory system, respiratory system, and excretion, diseases of the spine
- independently perform individual procedures of hydrotherapy
Syllabus
  • 1/ Reflex massage - basic anatomical and physiological knowledge, search for reflex changes, reflex manifestations and effects
  • 2/ Shallow ligamentous reflex massage
  • 3/ Ligamentous reflex massage with friction - small set, large set, back set, axil and neck set
  • 4/ Reflex massage segmental - back set
  • 5/ Reflex massage segmental - neck and head set
  • 6/ Reflex massage segmental - chest set, upper limb set
  • 7/ Reflex massage segmental - pelvic set, abdominal set, lower limb set
  • 8/ Reflex periosteum massage
  • 9/ Shifts of reflexes. Indications and contraindications of reflex massage. Selection of sets for individual diagnoses.
  • 10/ Hydrotherapy - basic theoretical notes
  • 11/ Watering, washing, wiping, showering
  • 12/ Jacuzzi for upper and lower limbs, treading baths
  • 13/ Baths
  • 14/ Selection of hydrotherapy procedures for individual diagnoses.
Literature
  • PODĚBRADSKÝ, Jiří and Ivan VAŘEKA. Fyzikální terapie. Vyd. 1. Praha: Grada, 1998, 264 s. ISBN 8071696617. info
  • CAPKO, Ján. Základy fyziatrické léčby. 1. vyd. Praha: Grada, 1998, 394 s. ISBN 8071693413. info
  • VAŘEKA, Ivan. Základy fyzikální terapie. 1. vyd. Olomouc: Vydavatelství University Palackého, 1995, 83 s. ISBN 8070674911. info
Teaching methods
exercise
Assessment methods
theoretical and practical exam
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught: every week.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: 45.
Listed among pre-requisites of other courses
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2000, Spring 2001, Spring 2002, Spring 2003, Spring 2004, Spring 2005, Spring 2006, Spring 2007, Spring 2008, Spring 2009, Spring 2010, Spring 2011, Spring 2012, Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, Spring 2018, spring 2019, spring 2020, spring 2021, spring 2022, spring 2023, spring 2024.
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