Course: School of Walking

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Course title School of Walking
Course code KFE/SCHA
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Tutorial
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
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)
  • Kohoutová Hana, DiS.
  • Poková Petra, Mgr.
Course content
1st The correct way to amputation stump bandaging, role stump sleeve, stringing of prostheses and orthoses 2nd Standing with help, the correct way balance, balance exercises 3rd Verticalization using bradel or racks 4th Practicing types walking with crutches shoulder, with French crutches with a walking stick 5th Overcoming undulations, training in the use ramps, lifting platforms and elevators, getting into vehicles. 6th Training falls and standing with aid 7th Hygiene in the use of orthopedic aids 8th Basic care about utility. Uptime aids 9th The most common defects and their removal 10th The addition of appropriate assistive devices 11th Equipment accessible apartment, way removal of architectural barriers. 12th Credits

Learning activities and teaching methods
Collaborative instruction, Skills demonstration, Practicum
  • Preparation for an examination (30-60) - 30 hours per semester
  • Contact hours - 33 hours per semester
  • Preparation for comprehensive test (10-40) - 20 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
list, describe and characterize bones, joints, muscles and nervous system in detail according to function
Skills
identify and show at the model or preparation individual muscles, bones, joints and nervous system
Competences
N/A
N/A
N/A
learning outcomes
Knowledge
characterize individual types of orthotic-prosthetic devices designed for locomotion
Skills
analyze the way of locomotion
select a suitable tool, types of aids and separators
educate the client about pre-puncture prevention and prepare for dealing with crisis situations
Competences
N/A
N/A
N/A
teaching methods
Knowledge
Lecture with visual aids
Lecture with a video analysis
Skills
Practicum
Skills demonstration
Interactive lecture
assessment methods
Knowledge
Combined exam
Test
Skills
Combined exam
Skills demonstration during practicum
Recommended literature
  • Brinckmann, Paul; Frobin, W.; Leivseth, Gunnar. Musculoskeletal biomechanics. Stuttgart ; Thieme, 2002. ISBN 3-13-130051-5.
  • DAUBER, Wolfgang. Feneisův obrazový slovník anatomie: obsahuje na 8000 odborných anatomických pojmů a na 800 vyobrazení.. Praha: Grada, 2007. ISBN 978-80-247-1456-1.
  • FOPTO. Ortopedická protetika.
  • HINGST,W., HEIM, S. Protetika. FOPTO, 2003.
  • MAY, B., J. Amputations and prosthetics. Philadelphia:Davis company.


Study plans that include the course
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