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Course: Special physiotherapy methods

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Course title Special physiotherapy methods
Course code FYT/PTA46
Organizational form of instruction Seminary
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 3
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)
  • Šichnárek Jakub, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Bastlová Petra, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Kolmanová Jana, Mgr.
  • Zemánek Tomáš, Mgr.
  • Gaul Aláčová Petra, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Vyskotová Jana, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
History and philosophy of the Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) concept Neurophysiology and procedures of PNF Patterns and techniques of PNF facilitation History and background of the Bobath concept Basic principles of Bobath concept, placing, guiding Spasticity treatment approaches Neuromobilisation of the peripheral nervous system by Maitland concept The total hours for the course is 81, of which in-person classes 30 and home-prep classes 51.

Learning activities and teaching methods
unspecified
Learning outcomes
Physiotherapy techniques based on neurophysiological principles require special procedures in movement diagnostics and treatment of patients.
The aim of the course is to provide theoretical information and mainly basic practical skills in the physiotherapy concepts based on neurophysiology: Bobath concept and Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation. Part of the lectures will be dedicated to a complex physiotherapy tools for treatment of spasticity and the Maitland concept of neural mobilization.
Prerequisites
unspecified
FYT/PTB37
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KFA/PTB34 and FYT/PTA33 and KFA/PTB22 and KFA/PTA31 and FYT/PTA32 and KFA/PTA32

Assessment methods and criteria
unspecified
Active participation in practical lectures Written test Final presentation of practical skills
Recommended literature
  • Adler, S. S., Beckers, D., &Buck, M. (2008). PNF in Practice: an illustrated guide. Heidelberg: Springer.
  • Bobathová, B. (1997). Hemiplégia dospelých. Bratislava : Liečreh Gúth.
  • Butler, D. S. (1991). Mobilisation of the nervous system. Oxford: Churchill Livingstone.
  • Carr, J., & Shepherd, R. (2011). Neurological rehabilitation: Optimizing motor performance. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone.
  • DAVIES, Patricia M. (2000). Steps to follow: the comprehensive treatment of patients with hemiplegia. New York: Springer.
  • GJELSVIK, B. E. B. (2008). The Bobath Concept in adult neurology. Stuttgart: Georg Thieme Verlag.
  • Hengeveld, E., Banks, K. (2005). Maitland's Peripheral Manipulation, 4th ed.. London: Elsevier.
  • MCATEE, Robert E a Jeff CHARLAND. (2014). Facilitated stretching. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
  • MEADOWS, Linzi., Sue RAINE a Mary LYNCH-ELLERINGTON. (2009). Bobath concept: theory and clinical practice in neurological rehabilitation. Iowa: Wiley-Blackwell.
  • PAETH ROHLFS, Bettina. (2006). Experiencias con el Concepto Bobath. Fundamentos, tratamientos y casos. Buenos Aires; Madrid: Medica Panamericana.


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
Palacký University Olomouc, date of update: 01.05.2025 23:59. Data created for academic year 2024/2025