Course: Manual Therapy

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Course title Manual Therapy
Course code FYT/PTA45
Organizational form of instruction Lesson
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction English
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Konečný Petr, doc. MUDr. Ph.D., MBA
  • Kolář Petr, MUDr. Ph.D.
  • Bělohlávek Josef
Course content
1.Selected chapters from practical exercises: 2.Examination and mobilization of shoulder girdle arm, elbow joint, hand. 3.Examination and mobilization of the hip, knee, hock. 4.Examination and mobilization of the cervical spine. 5.Examination and mobilization of the thoracic spine. 6.Examination and mobilization of the lumbar spine. 7.Treatment of selected muscles of the locomotor system - upper, lower limbs and trunk. The total hours for the course is 108, of which in-person classes 60 and home-prep classes 48.

Learning activities and teaching methods
unspecified
Learning outcomes
The student acquires practical and theoretical bases for examination and treatment of soft tissues through mobilization techniques. The content of teaching is also the indication and basic algorithms of manual therapy in the rehabilitation of patients. The practical part involves commonly used techniques designed to influence articular block of peripheral joints and spinal segments. The theoretical knowledge follows the kinesiological principles and is included during the seminars.
After completion of the course the student will be able to perform functional diagnostics of the locomotor system, manual treatment of muscles, fascia and joints of the whole locomotor system focusing on the application in the physiotherapist practise.
Prerequisites
unspecified
NAN/PTB02 and LBF/PTB01 and FYT/PTA31

Assessment methods and criteria
unspecified
Active student attendance is required. Written, oral or practical assessment of the acquired skills is a part of the credit test. The content of exam is also based on the basic knowledge of functional anatomy, kinesiology and manual soft techniques.
Recommended literature
  • DESTEFANO, L. A., GREENMAN, Ph. E. (2011). Greenman's principles of manual medicine. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins/Wollters Kluwer.
  • Frost, R. (2013). Applied Kinesiology: A Training Manual and Reference Book of Basic Principles and Practices. Berkeley: North Atlantic Books.
  • LEWIT, Karel. (1985). Manipulative therapy in rehabilitation of the locomotor system. Boston: Butterworths.
  • LEWIT, Karel. (2010). Manipulative therapy: musculoskeletal medicine. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone/Elsevier.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences Study plan (Version): Physiotherapy (2019) Category: Health service 4 Recommended year of study:4, Recommended semester: Winter