Physical Therapy in Recondition - PFYZ220C

• Title: Physical Therapy in Recondition
• Guaranteed by: Department of Physiotherapy (51-300400)
• Faculty: Faculty of Physical Education and Sport
• Actual: from 2023
• Semester: winter
• Points: 0
• E-Credits: 3
• Examination process: winter s.:
• Hours per week, examination: winter s.:1/1, MC [HT]
• Capacity: 14 / 14 (16)
• Min. number of students: unlimited
• 4EU+: no
• Virtual mobility / capacity: no
• State of the course: taught
• Language: English
• Teaching methods: full-time
• Teaching methods: full-time
• Note: deregister from the exam date if a requisite was not fulfilled; course can be enrolled in outside the study plan; enabled for web enrollment; priority enrollment if the course is part of the study plan
• Guarantor: PhDr. Mgr. Helena Vomáčková, Ph.D.
• Teacher(s): Bc. Jan Vávra

Annotation

English

Last update: PhDr. Mgr. Helena Vomáčková, Ph.D. (03.10.2021)

The aim of the course is to acquaint students with basic physical regeneration methods, balneotherapy and basics of mechanotherapy and their importance in sports practice. The aim of practical exercises is to master practical skills in hydrotherapy, application of thermal procedures, phototherapy and mechanotherapy. Theoretical bases will also include information on therapeutic physiotherapy procedures and their relationship to physical activity.

Czech

Last update: Mgr. Linda Mejsnarová, Ph.D. (06.02.2019)

Cílem předmětu je studenty seznámit se základními fyzikálními regeneračními metodami, balneoterapií a základům mechanoterapie a jejich významu ve sportovní praxi. Cílem praktických cvičení je osvojení praktických dovedností v oblasti hydroterapie, aplikace tepelných procedur, fototerapie a mechanoterapie. Součástí teoretických základů budou také informace o léčebných fyziatrických postupech a jejich vztahu k pohybové aktivitě.

Aim of the course

Last update: PhDr. Mgr. Helena Vomáčková, Ph.D. (03.10.2021)

Learning Outcomes:

The aim of the course is to provide students with the knowledge, skills and general competencies so that after the completion of the course the students:

• demonstrates knowledge of general principles of physical therapy

• demonstrates knowledge of the effects and uses of thermotherapy, hydrotherapy and phototherapy

• demonstrates an understanding of the indications and contraindications of thermotherapy, hydrotherapy and phototherapy

• demonstrates the ability to apply physical therapy

• demonstrates the ability to evaluate the effect of physical therapy in the patient

Literature

Last update: PhDr. Mgr. Helena Vomáčková, Ph.D. (03.10.2021)

PRENTICE, W. E. Therapeutic Modalities for Physical Therapists, McGraw-Hill Education / Medical; 4 edition, 2010. ISBN 0071737693

GROVER, B. B., NABU PRESS, 2014. ISBN 1295836343 Handbook of Electrotherapy for Practitioners and Students. Edtion ed., 2014. ISBN 1295836343.

WATSON, T. Electrotherapy E-Book: evidence-based practice. Edtion ed.: Elsevier Health Sciences, 2008. ISBN 0702039837.

Requirements to the exam

Last update: PhDr. Mgr. Helena Vomáčková, Ph.D. (07.10.2021)

Classified Credit Requirements:

• 100% participation in practical classes

• proven understanding and proficiency through application in practical classes

• classified credit test and practical examination

Syllabus

Last update: PhDr. Mgr. Helena Vomáčková, Ph.D. (03.10.2021)

1. Physical regenerative means

2. General principles of application of physical regenerating agents

3. Effects and general indications of physical regenerative agents

4. Hyperemia

5. Use of heat for regeneration and reconditioning, skin and core functions

6. Total heat applications - baths: sitting bath, subacqual massage, bubble bath, carbonic bath, carbon dioxide gas bath, sulfur and iodine bath

7. Sauna and Scottish sprays

8. Local heat application: paraffin wraps

9. Local heat applications: Paraligno, Parafango Battaglia, Termofor

10. Wet and dry hot tiles

11. Peloid wraps and compresses

12. Use of general and local application of cold in regeneration and reconditioning

13. Priessnitz tiles, Tripes tiles

14. Use of application of IR and UV radiation and visible light in regeneration and reconditioning

Learning resources

Last update: Renáta Jandová (28.07.2023)

Study Aids:

Moodle2: https://dl2.cuni.cz/course/view.php?id=3505