Physiotherapy for Women's Health (REK_254)
About Study Course
Objective
To create an understanding about the physiology and pathology of the female sex system in different periods of a woman's life, the possibilities and importance of physiotherapy in a woman's health.
Prerequisites
Human anatomy and physiology.
Learning outcomes
On completion of the study course, the student acquires knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the female genital organs in different periods of a woman's life: physiological changes during pregnancy, complaints and correction options caused by them, physiological course of childbirth and the postpartum period, rehabilitation after the most frequent gynecological operations, the impact of lifestyle on a woman's reproductive health.
Knows how to explain and gives advice:
• causes of discomfort caused by physiological pregnancy and possibilities to reduce them;
• physical activity during pregnancy, its positive effects on the health of the mother and child, knows contraindications,
• physiological course of childbirth and activity of the obstetrician in childbirth and possibilities to promote the process of childbirth;
• the course of the physiological postpartum period and possible ways to correct various changes caused by pregnancy in the postpartum period;
• dysfunction of the perineal base - complaints, symptoms, pathogenesis, principles of treatment, prevention,
• principles of rehabilitation after gynecological operations;
• the impact of lifestyle on a woman's reproductive health.
Will be able to advise for pregnant woman about back pain during pregnancy, on the most appropriate type and amount of physical activity during pregnancy; To advise the obstetrician on the importance of movements and postures to facilitate the birth process; Advise on the causes of genital dislocation and prevention options in the postpartum period.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physiotherapy, RFF | 6 | Bachelor’s | Required | Ailī Horna-Butkeviča, Laura Rācene | |
| Physiotherapy, RFFN | 6 | Bachelor’s | Required | Ailī Horna-Butkeviča, Laura Rācene |
