Course: Kinesiotherapy III - Cardiovascular rehabilitation

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Course title Kinesiotherapy III - Cardiovascular rehabilitation
Course code FYT/PTA32
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Lesson + Seminary
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 2
Semester Summer
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)
  • Dus Marta, Mgr.
  • Horák Pavel, Mgr.
Course content
Topics of seminars: 1.Introduction to the issue of physical activity prescription, body adaptation to physical exercise. 2.Functional stress diagnostics. 3.Therapeutic rehabilitation in patients with coronary artery disease. 4.Therapeutic rehabilitation in patients with peripheral artery disease and diabetes mellitus patients. 5.Therapeutic rehabilitation in patients after cardiac and pulmonary surgeries. 6.Therapeutic rehabilitation in patients with peripheral vascular disease. 7. General approach to breathing mechanism and control. 8. Diaphragm- physiology, pathophysiology and physical therapy. 9. Pulmonary physical therapy. Practical lectures: 15 practical lectures in the Department of Sports Medicine and Cardiovascular Rehabilitation

Learning activities and teaching methods
unspecified
Learning outcomes
The course Cardiovascular rehabilitation gives a comprehensive view on the issue of therapeutic rehabilitation strategies and methods of physiotherapy in patients with cardiovascular disease, pulmonary disease and influencing of risk factors.
Familiarization with the principles of cardiovascular rehabilitation, principles of appropriate physical exercise and leading of rehabilitation programmes in patients with cardiovascular disease.
Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
unspecified
Full attendance, written test, oral exam
Recommended literature
  • DELISA, Joel A. (2005). Physical medicine and rehabilitation: principles and practice. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
  • Lukl, J. (2007). Clinical cardiology in brief.. Olomouc: Palacký University.
  • McArdle, W.D., Katch, F.I., Katch, V.L. (2023). Exercise Physiology. Wolters Kluwer / Lippincott/Williams and Wilkins.
  • PERK, Joep. (2007). Cardiovascular prevention and rehabilitation. London: Springer.


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 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Summer