Course: Kinesiotherapy in Kinesiology Laboratory

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Course title Kinesiotherapy in Kinesiology Laboratory
Course code FYT/PTB43
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Lesson
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 4
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 2
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)
  • Marková Tereza, Mgr.
  • Kolářová Barbora, doc. PhDr. Ph.D.
Course content
1.Definition of basic concepts used in movement evaluation. 2.Overview of the most common equipment technologies used for movement investigations (force platforms, computerized dynamic posturography, surface electromyography, kinematic analysis). 3.Overview of the most common equipment techniques used to rehabilitate movement disorders (walking belts, robotic technologies, gaming systems). The total hours for the course is 54, of which in-person classes 30 and home-prep classes 24.

Learning activities and teaching methods
unspecified
Learning outcomes
Possibilities of qualitative and quantitative evaluation of movement and movement disorders by use of equipment technologies most often used in rehabilitation.
The aim is to educate the student with existing possibilities of equipment technology used in rehabilitation practice.
Prerequisites
unspecified
KFA/PTA01

Assessment methods and criteria
unspecified
Active attendance at practical lectures, short presentation of selected equipment methods used for evaluation of movement.
Recommended literature
  • Bronstein, A. M., Brandt, T., & Woolacott, M. (Eds.). (2004). Clinical disorders of balance, posture and gait. London: Edward Arnold.
  • CALVERT, G., SPENCE, Ch., STEIN, E. B. The handbook of multisensory processes.
  • MERLETTI, Roberto a Philip PARKER. (2004). Electromyography: physiology, engineering, and noninvasive applications. Hoboken, NJ: IEEE/John Wiley.
  • PERRY, J., BURNFIELD, M. J. (2010). Gait analysis: normal and pathological function.
  • Richards, J., Rome, K., & Selbie, S. (2008). Biomechanics in clinic and research: an interactive teaching and learning course. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone.


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: Summer