Course: Physiotherapy in Functional Sterility

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Course title Physiotherapy in Functional Sterility
Course code FYT/PTA50
Organizational form of instruction Seminary
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 1
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
Lecturer(s)
  • Gaul Aláčová Petra, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Křížová Alexandra, Mgr.
Course content
Anatomy and physiology of the pelvis (all organ systems). Functional interrelations of individual organ systems and their mutual influence. Definition of functional sterility, reflex relationships in the pelvic, spinal, and rib areas. Objective and subjective symptoms related to functional sterility, examination methods. Concept of therapy for functional sterility according to Ludmila Mojžíšová. Psychosomatics of sterility. The total course duration is 27 hours, including 12 contact hours and 15 noncontact hours.

Learning activities and teaching methods
unspecified
Learning outcomes
The student will become familiar with the anatomy and physiology of all relevant areas and organ systems of the pelvis. They will learn the etiology of functional sterility, including both objective and subjective symptoms. The course material also includes an analysis of the treatment concept for female sterility according to Ludmila Mojžíšová.
The aim is to educate students about the possibilities of using kinesiotherapy in the treatment of functional sterility.
Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
unspecified
Active participation in practical seminars. Written test.
Recommended literature
  • Gardner, David K., et al. (2018). Textbook of Assisted Reproductive Techniques: Laboratory and Clinical Perspectives. Boca Raton: CRC Press.
  • Hall, John E. (2020). Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology. Philadelphia: Elsevier.
  • Lewit, Karel. (1991). Manipulative Therapy in Rehabilitation of the Locomotor System. Oxford: Butterworth-Heinemann.
  • Moore, Keith L., Arthur F. Dalley, Anne M. R. Agur. (2017). Clinically Oriented Anatomy. Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer.
  • Naish, Felicity and Geoffrey Sher. (2008). Fertility and Conception: The Complete Guide to Getting Pregnant. London: Vermilion.
  • Paoletti, Serge. (2006). The Fasciae: Anatomy, Dysfunction and Treatment. Seattle: Eastland Press.
  • Weschler, Toni. (2015). Taking Charge of Your Fertility: The Definitive Guide to Natural Birth Control, Pregnancy Achievement, and Reproductive Health. New York: William Morrow.


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 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Summer