Physiotherapy in Pediatrics

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved

Course Description Version:5.00

Study Course Accepted:13.02.2024 13:42:10

Study Course Information
Course Code:		REK_214		LQF level:		Level 6
Credit Points:		5.00		ECTS:		7.50
Branch of Science:		Clinical Medicine; Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation		Target Audience:		Medical Services
Study Course Supervisor
Course Supervisor:		Dace Bērtule
Study Course Implementer
Structural Unit:		Department of Rehabilitation
The Head of Structural Unit:
Contacts:		Riga, 26a Anninmuizas boulevard, rkrsu[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)		14	Class Length (academic hours)		5	Total Contact Hours of Classes		70
Total Contact Hours								80
Part-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)		5	Lecture Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Lectures		10
Classes (count)		14	Class Length (academic hours)		5	Total Contact Hours of Classes		70
Total Contact Hours								80
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
Anatomy, motor control, basics of physiotherapy, functional assessment and treatment in physiotherapy.
Objective:
To improve knowledge about the peculiarities of age-related developmental periods of children and motor learning; to get acquainted with the principles of physiotherapy in various children's diseases; to acquire theoretical knowledge and practical skills for working as a physiotherapist in pediatric; to improve the ability of critical thinking and decision making about the best therapeutic approach for a particular pediatric patient.
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.	Topic			Type of Implementation		Number	Venue
1	Development of the nervous system. Child development in the first year of life (motor, language, cognitive, psychosocial).			Lectures		2.00	auditorium
2	Congenital and acquired neurological disorders, neuromuscular disorders in childhood.			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
3	Musculosceletal development. Congenital and acquired musculosceletal disorders in pediatrics.			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
4	Cardiorespiratory development. Cardiac disorders. Pulmonary and respiratory conditions in children. Pediatric rheumatic diseases.			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
5	Motor control and motor learning.			Classes		1.00	clinical base
6	Motor development during the first year. Assessment and testing of infant motor development. Physiotherapy interventions in promoting motor development.			Classes		2.00	clinical base
7	Motor development during the preschool age. Assessment and testing of motor development. Physiotherapy interventions in promoting motor development.			Classes		1.00	clinical base
8	The role of handling and environmental factors in supporting child's development.			Classes		1.00	clinical base
9	Prematurely born child, potential problems. Physiotherapy.			Classes		1.00	clinical base
10	Acute and chronic pulmonary and respiratory conditions in infants and children. Physiotherapy.			Classes		1.00	clinical base
11	Juvenile idiopathic arthritis, systemic scleroderma, juvenile dermatomyositis – principles of the physiotherapy. Congenital and idiopathic spinal conditions – principles of the physiotherapy.			Classes		1.00	clinical base
12	Congenital musculoskeletal disorders – principles of the physiotherapy.			Classes		1.00	clinical base
13	Congenital neuromuscular disorders (SMA, DMD), spina bifida and plexus brachialis injury – principles of the physiotherapy.			Classes		1.00	clinical base
14	Cerebral palsy, classification. Physiotherapy.			Classes		1.00	clinical base
15	Bobath treatment approach – principles.			Classes		1.00	clinical base
16	Handling, positioning and technical aids as an integrative part of physiotherapy.			Classes		1.00	clinical base
17	The presentation of an individual case study.			Classes		1.00	clinical base
Topic Layout (Part-Time)
No.	Topic			Type of Implementation		Number	Venue
1	Development of the nervous system. Child development in the first year of life (motor, language, cognitive, psychosocial).			Lectures		2.00	auditorium
2	Congenital and acquired neurological disorders, neuromuscular disorders in childhood.			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
3	Musculosceletal development. Congenital and acquired musculosceletal disorders in pediatrics.			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
4	Cardiorespiratory development. Cardiac disorders. Pulmonary and respiratory conditions in children. Pediatric rheumatic diseases.			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
5	Motor control and motor learning.			Classes		1.00	clinical base
6	Motor development during the first year. Assessment and testing of infant motor development. Physiotherapy interventions in promoting motor development.			Classes		2.00	clinical base
7	Motor development during the preschool age. Assessment and testing of motor development. Physiotherapy interventions in promoting motor development.			Classes		1.00	clinical base
8	The role of handling and environmental factors in supporting child's development.			Classes		1.00	clinical base
9	Prematurely born child, potential problems. Physiotherapy.			Classes		1.00	clinical base
10	Acute and chronic pulmonary and respiratory conditions in infants and children. Physiotherapy.			Classes		1.00	clinical base
11	Juvenile idiopathic arthritis, systemic scleroderma, juvenile dermatomyositis – principles of the physiotherapy. Congenital and idiopathic spinal conditions – principles of the physiotherapy.			Classes		1.00	clinical base
12	Congenital musculoskeletal disorders – principles of the physiotherapy.			Classes		1.00	clinical base
13	Congenital neuromuscular disorders (SMA, DMD), spina bifida and plexus brachialis injury – principles of the physiotherapy.			Classes		1.00	clinical base
14	Cerebral palsy, classification. Physiotherapy.			Classes		1.00	clinical base
15	Bobath treatment approach – principles.			Classes		1.00	clinical base
16	Handling, positioning and technical aids as an integrative part of physiotherapy.			Classes		1.00	clinical base
17	The presentation of an individual case study.			Classes		1.00	clinical base
Assessment
Unaided Work:
• prior to each lecture the students should revise their knowledge of material related to the theme of the day; • practice of tests and therapeutic techniques; • compilation of information for filling in a physiotherapy protocol, presentation of a clinical case; • clinical case analysis, presentation.
Assessment Criteria:
• the activity in classes; • demonstration of practical skills; • presentation of physiotherapy protocol and clinical case.
Final Examination (Full-Time):		Exam
Final Examination (Part-Time):		Exam
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:		Students will be able to describe the normal development and the assessment principles of infant and child development. Will demonstrate knowledge about neurological, musculoskeletal and other disorders during childhood. Will be able to describe the main principles and physiotherapeutic approaches in the pediatric patient treatment.
Skills:		Student will be able to make physiotherapeutic investigation and assessment of children, independently compile a physiotherapy plan for a specific case, will be able to choose, justify and apply the appropriate physiotherapeutic technique in pediatric settings.
Competencies:		Student will be able to make use of the theoretical and practical knowledge in the rehabilitation of pediatric patients.
Bibliography
No.	Reference
Required Reading
1	Campbell’s physical therapy for children / [edited by] Robert J. Palisano Suzann K. Campbell, Robert J. Palisano, Margo Orlin (eds). Saunders Elsevier, 2017.
2	Inge Flemige, „Zīdaiņa attīstība un attīstības traucējumi”. Zvaigzne ABC, 1999., ISBN 9984-17-090-X. (akceptējams izdevums)
3	Functional Movement Development Across the Life Span. Cech D.J., Martins S. Elsevier Saunder, 2012. (akceptējams izdevums)
Additional Reading
1	Mellēna K., Hēla K., Tropa D., Mārtiņa stāsts. Priekšlaikus dzimušo bērnu problēmas un risinājumi, 2004.
2	Children with Neurodevelopmental Disabilities the essential guide to assessment and management. A.Seal, G.Robinson, A.M. Kelly, J.Williams (eds). Mac Keith Press, 2013.
3	Neuro-Developmental Treatment. A Guide to NDT Clinical Practice. J.C.Bierman, M.R.Franjoine...M.Stamer Thieme Publishers, 2016.