Course: Ergotherapy - biomechanical approaches

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Course title Ergotherapy - biomechanical approaches
Course code KFE/EBPN
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Tutorial
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • Zahradnická Ilona, PhDr.
  • Vrbská Veronika, MSc.
Course content
Lectures 1. Approaches of the biomechanical framework of relations. 2. Examination within the biomechanical approach. 3. Examination under the rehabilitation approach. 4. Use of biomechanical approach for selected diagnoses. 5. Use of rehabilitation approach for selected diagnoses. 6. Biomechanical analysis of activities. 7. Assessment of the home environment. 8. Evaluation of the working environment. 9. Modification of the home environment. 10. Modification of the environment 11. Adaptation of personal activities 12. Adaptation of instrumental activities. 13. Adaptation of work activities. Practicals: 1. Practical implementation of of biomechanical investigations within the framework of relations. 2. Mobilization MP joints of the hand and thumb mobilization. 3. Mobilization of PIP and DIP joints of the hand. 4. The mobilization of the wrist. 5. Treatment of soft tissue hand and facies. 6. Mobilization of the shoulder joint 7. Mobilization of the elbow. 8. Treatment of soft tissue and facies of the shoulder joint. 9. Practical application activities belonging to the of biomechanical relations framework. 10. Analysis of hand gripping ability. 11. Types of scars. 12. Scar care. 13. Basics of taping for the upper limb.

Learning activities and teaching methods
  • Contact hours - 52 hours per semester
  • Preparation for comprehensive test (10-40) - 30 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
to describe a basic philosophy of the ergotherapic theory
Skills
are not required
Competences
N/A
N/A
N/A
learning outcomes
Knowledge
characterizes the importance of biomechanical approaches in occupational therapy
to explain the differences between biomechanical and neuro-developmental approache
to enumerate and classify methods according approaches
Skills
to analyze and implement biomechanical approaches
to propose suitable type of therapy
Competences
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
teaching methods
Knowledge
Lecture with visual aids
Skills
Skills demonstration
Competences
Lecture with visual aids
Skills demonstration
assessment methods
Knowledge
Test
Skills
Skills demonstration during practicum
Competences
Test
Skills demonstration during practicum
Recommended literature
  • Klusoňová, Eva. Ergoterapie v praxi. Vyd. 1. Brno : Národní centrum ošetřovatelství a nelékařských zdravotnických oborů, 2011. ISBN 978-80-7013-535-8.
  • Kolář, Pavel. Rehabilitace v klinické praxi. Praha : Galén, 2009. ISBN 978-80-7262-657-1.
  • Krivošíková, Mária. Úvod do ergoterapie. 1. vyd. Praha : Grada, 2011. ISBN 978-80-247-2699-1.
  • Lewit, Karel. Manipulační léčba v myoskeletální medicíně. 4., přeprac. a rozš. vyd. Leipzig : J. A. Barth, 2003. ISBN 3-335-00401-9.
  • Rychlíková, Eva. Funkční poruchy kloubů končetin : diagnostika a léčba. Praha : Grada, 2002. ISBN 80-247-0237-1.
  • Rychlíková, Eva. Manuální medicína : Vyšetřování, diagnostika, léčení. 1. vyd. Praha : Avicenum, 1987.


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