| Course title | Kinesiotherapy I - Kinesiotherapy in internal medicine and geriatrics |
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| Course code | KFA/PTB22 |
| Organizational form of instruction | Exercise + Seminar |
| Level of course | Bachelor |
| Year of study | not specified |
| Semester | Winter and 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 |
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Seminar Topics 1. Introduction to Kinesiotherapy in Internal Medicine and Geriatrics 2. Basics of Examination in Geriatric Patients 3. Basics of Cardiovascular Rehabilitation 4. Basics of Pulmonary Rehabilitation 5. Rehabilitation after Thoracic Surgery 6. Rehabilitation in Metabolic Disorders 7. Conditioning Exercise in Internal Medicine and Geriatric Patients 8. Balance, Coordination and Gait Training 9. Exercises to Support Independence (Activities of Daily Living - ADL) 10. Basics of Rehabilitation after Stroke (Cerebrovascular Accident - CVA) 11. Basics of Rehabilitation after Total Joint Replacement (Total Endoprosthesis - TEP) 12. Basics of Rehabilitation in Patients with Cachexia and Severe Muscle Weakness 13. Movement Games and Group Physiotherapy for Older Adults 14. Summary and Application of Skills - Clinical Case Scenarios 15. Final Review and Test Practical Lecture Topics 1. Principles of Safe Patient Handling and Ergonomics for Physiotherapists. 2. Positioning, Verticalization and Basic Assistance with Transfers. 3. Circulatory Mobilization and Monitoring of Exercise Response. 4. Practice of Breathing Techniques and Coordination of Breathing with Movement. 5. Physiotherapy Techniques in Intensive and Palliative Care. 6. Breathing and Mobilization Exercises after Thoracic Surgery - Practice and Methodology. 7. Conditioning Exercise in Metabolic Disorders - Dosage and Intensity Control. 8. Pelvic Floor Exercises and Core Stabilization Training. 9. Conditioning Training - Designing a Simple Exercise Unit for an Internal Medicine Patient. 10. Balance and Coordination Training in Older Adults - Practical Approaches and Assistive Devices. 11. Functional Training to Promote Independence and Activities of Daily Living (ADL). 12. Assessment of Physical Fitness and Mobility in Geriatric Patients. 13. Group Physiotherapy for Older Adults - Planning and Leading a Movement Session. 14. Model Case Studies - Designing and Demonstrating a Physiotherapy Intervention. 15. Final Review and Practical Skills Assessment.
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| Learning outcomes |
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Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: - Explain the role of physiotherapy in internal medicine and geriatric care, including principles of safe practice and interdisciplinary collaboration. - Perform a basic assessment of geriatric and internal medicine patients, including medical history taking and fundamental kinesiology analysis. - Apply fundamental principles of cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation in hospitalized patients, including early mobilization and breathing exercises. - Describe and implement basic rehabilitation strategies in selected clinical conditions such as stroke (CVA), total joint replacement (TEP), and cachexia. - Design simple conditioning exercise programs adapted to internal medicine and geriatric patients, considering exercise dosage and monitoring of vital signs. - Apply balance, gait, and functional training techniques to support mobility, fall prevention, and independence. - Promote independence through training of activities of daily living (ADL) and safe patient handling techniques. - Integrate theoretical knowledge with practical skills through basic clinical reasoning and case-based problem solving.
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Requirements for Completion: - 100% attendance at all seminars and practical sessions is required. (Exceptional absences must be justified and compensated individually.) - Case study seminar paper on assigned topic - Final Assessment: Students must pass a final test, a maximum of 3 attempts is allowed. |
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| Study plans that include the course |
| Faculty | Study plan (Version) | Category of Branch/Specialization | Recommended semester | |
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| Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences | Study plan (Version): Physiotherapy (2019) | Category: Health service | 2 | Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Summer |