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Hydrotherapy
Study Course Description
Course Description Statuss:Approved
Course Description Version:5.00
Study Course Accepted:14.09.2022 09:17:26
| Study Course Information | |||||||||
| Course Code: | REK_079 | LQF level: | Level 6 | ||||||
| Credit Points: | 1.00 | ECTS: | 1.50 | ||||||
| Branch of Science: | Clinical Medicine; Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation | Target Audience: | Medical Services | ||||||
| Study Course Supervisor | |||||||||
| Course Supervisor: | Sabīne Grīnberga | ||||||||
| Study Course Implementer | |||||||||
| Structural Unit: | Department of Rehabilitation | ||||||||
| The Head of Structural Unit: | |||||||||
| Contacts: | Riga, 26a Anninmuizas boulevard, rk rsu[pnkts]lv, +371 20271291 | ||||||||
| Study Course Planning | |||||||||
| Full-Time - Semester No.1 | |||||||||
| Lectures (count) | 5 | Lecture Length (academic hours) | 2 | Total Contact Hours of Lectures | 10 | ||||
| Classes (count) | 2 | Class Length (academic hours) | 3 | Total Contact Hours of Classes | 6 | ||||
| Total Contact Hours | 16 | ||||||||
| Part-Time - Semester No.1 | |||||||||
| Lectures (count) | 5 | Lecture Length (academic hours) | 2 | Total Contact Hours of Lectures | 10 | ||||
| Classes (count) | 2 | Class Length (academic hours) | 3 | Total Contact Hours of Classes | 6 | ||||
| Total Contact Hours | 16 | ||||||||
| Study course description | |||||||||
| Preliminary Knowledge: | Physics, physiology, biomechanics, therapeutic gymnastics, basic knowledge of internal diseases, orthopaedics, neurology and psychosomatics. Knowledge of pregnant women, geriatric and pediatric patient physiology. | ||||||||
| Objective: | To introduce students with pool therapy as one of the rehabilitation methods. | ||||||||
| Topic Layout (Full-Time) | |||||||||
| No. | Topic | Type of Implementation | Number | Venue | |||||
| 1 | Various water temperature effects on the human organism. Physical properties of water. The use of aquatic therapy equipment. Indications and contraindications of water therapy. Patient evaluation before and after classes. Aquatic therapy treatment plan. Aquatic therapy session's structure. | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 2 | Hydrotherapy for rehabilitation of spinal conditions. Hydrotherapy in traumatology and orthopaedics. | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 3 | Hydrotherapy for patients with cardiovascular diseases. Hydrotherapy for older people in health maintenance and improvement. | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 4 | Pool exercises for pregnant women, hydrotherapy in paediatrics. | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 5 | Hydrotherapy for neurological rehabilitation and pain relief. Aqua therapy in psychosomatic medicine. | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 6 | The use of various aquatic therapy equipment. Aerobic exercises, muscular strength and endurance exercises. Range of movement exercises, traction and mobilization of the spine. | Classes | 1.00 | Pool | |||||
| 7 | The use of water environment to reduce spasticity. Balance and coordination exercises. Functional movement patterns (Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation) of upper and lower extremities. | Classes | 1.00 | Pool | |||||
| Topic Layout (Part-Time) | |||||||||
| No. | Topic | Type of Implementation | Number | Venue | |||||
| 1 | Various water temperature effects on the human organism. Physical properties of water. The use of aquatic therapy equipment. Indications and contraindications of water therapy. Patient evaluation before and after classes. Aquatic therapy treatment plan. Aquatic therapy session's structure. | Lectures | 1.00 | other | |||||
| 2 | Hydrotherapy for rehabilitation of spinal conditions. Hydrotherapy in traumatology and orthopaedics. | Lectures | 1.00 | other | |||||
| 3 | Hydrotherapy for patients with cardiovascular diseases. Hydrotherapy for older people in health maintenance and improvement. | Lectures | 1.00 | other | |||||
| 4 | Pool exercises for pregnant women, hydrotherapy in paediatrics. | Lectures | 1.00 | other | |||||
| 5 | Hydrotherapy for neurological rehabilitation and pain relief. Aqua therapy in psychosomatic medicine. | Lectures | 1.00 | other | |||||
| 6 | The use of various aquatic therapy equipment. Aerobic exercises, muscular strength and endurance exercises. Range of movement exercises, traction and mobilization of the spine. | Classes | 1.00 | Pool | |||||
| 7 | The use of water environment to reduce spasticity. Balance and coordination exercises. Functional movement patterns (Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation) of upper and lower extremities. | Classes | 1.00 | Pool | |||||
| Assessment | |||||||||
| Unaided Work: | Independent studies of information sources and visuals. | ||||||||
| Assessment Criteria: | Test. Demonstration of hydrotherapy plan in definite disease’s rehabilitation. Quality of theoretical e-test answers provided. | ||||||||
| Final Examination (Full-Time): | Test | ||||||||
| Final Examination (Part-Time): | Test | ||||||||
| Learning Outcomes | |||||||||
| Knowledge: | About hydrotherapy effects on the human body and its application possibilities for various diseases rehabilitation. | ||||||||
| Skills: | Describe methods used in hydrotherapy. | ||||||||
| Competencies: | Able to independently select and apply an appropriate method for certain diseases rehabilitation or health improvement. | ||||||||
| Bibliography | |||||||||
| No. | Reference | ||||||||
| Required Reading | |||||||||
| 1 | Michelle H. Cameron. Physical Agents in Rehabilitation: From Research to Practice. 2012 - 331. lpp. | ||||||||
| 2 | Ann A. Rosenstein, Idyll Arbor. Water Exercises for Osteoarthritis: The Effective Way to Reduce Pain and Stiffness, While Increasing Endurance and Strength. 2007 - 291 | ||||||||
| Additional Reading | |||||||||
| 1 | Rodomista K., Patterson R. 101 Cool Pool Games for Children: Fun and Fitness for Swimmers of All Levels (Smartfun Activity Books) HUNTER HOUSE, 2006, pp 160. | ||||||||
| 2 | Aukums A., Krūmiņš J., Sprieslis J., Valters A., Teibe U. Fizika augstskolu reflektantiem. Rīga: Zvaigzne, 1983., 66-70pp. | ||||||||
| 3 | Andrew J. Cole,Bruce E. Becker. Comprehensive Aquatic Therapy 2nd ed. 2004 Elsevier Inc., USA | ||||||||
| 4 | Layne, Melissa. Water Exercise. 2015, 237. | ||||||||
| Other Information Sources | |||||||||
| 1 | https://halliwick.org/ | ||||||||
