Course: Kinesiotherapy IV - Kinesiotherapy in Neurology I

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Course title Kinesiotherapy IV - Kinesiotherapy in Neurology I
Course code KFA/@PA32
Organizational form of instruction Exercise + Seminar
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 5
Language of instruction English
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • Šlachtová Martina, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Martincová Jitka, Mgr.
Course content
Annotation: The course has a theoretical and practical structure. Students get familiar with the field of kinesiotherapy in neurology, which forms a large part of kinesiotherapy in physiotherapy. Students will get an overview of the most common CNS diseases, their symptomatology, diagnostics and possibilities of kinesiotherapy, both in children and adults. Topics of seminars and practical lectures: 1. Milestones in ontogenesis until 1 year - development and kinesiology of support base, phasic movement; 2. Basic neurologic assessment - reflexology, spasticity, muscle strength 3. Stroke patient - examination; 4. Stroke patient - therapeutic approaches; 5. Multiple Sclerosis - symptoms and therapeutic approaches; 6. Parkinson´s disease - assessment, testing; 7. Parkinson´s disease - European Guideline, therapeutic approach. 8. Diseases of the peripheral nervous system;

Learning activities and teaching methods
unspecified
Learning outcomes
Objectives: The aim of the course is to gain knowledge about normal and pathological psychomotor development,. In the kinesiotherapy of stroke patients, multiple sclerosis patients and Parkinson's disease patients, the student will be able to examine and test the patient and propose targeted kinesiotherapy in accordance with the European guideline.
The student is able to apply the given examination and treatment methods in the complex treatment of people with neurological disorders.
Prerequisites
Knowledge in anatomy, functional movement diagnostics., neurophysiology, biophysics, kinesiology is required. Subject is recommended for students of 3th year of bachelor study.

Assessment methods and criteria
unspecified
Active participation in seminars and practical lectures. Written test. Practical examination.
Recommended literature


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Physical Culture Study plan (Version): - (10) Category: Health service 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter