MFTF0921p Diagnosis and therapy of functional disorders of the musculoskeletal system-lecture

Faculty of Medicine
autumn 2024
Extent and Intensity
2/0/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
MUDr. Jan Vacek, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
MUDr. Jan Vacek, Ph.D.
Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation – Departments of Non-medical Branches – Faculty of Medicine
Contact Person: Mgr. Leona Dunklerová
Supplier department: Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation – Departments of Non-medical Branches – Faculty of Medicine
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The aim of the course is to gain palpation skills in differential diagnosis and therapy of movement segments, including the axial skeleton based on theoretical knowledge and topographic anatomy of soft tissues and joint structures.
Learning outcomes
The student masters an independent examination of the myoskeletal system in the differential diagnosis, is able to choose and apply an adequate form of movement segment therapy based on theoretical knowledge and practical skills and educate the patient about the relevant form of autotherapy.
Syllabus
  • Significance of functional changes of soft tissues, physiological and pathological barrier
  • Examination and therapy of fascia
  • Examination and therapy of fascia on the upper and lower limbs
  • Examination and therapy of soft tissues above periosteal points
  • PIR muscles in the orofacial and neck
  • PIR muscles in the area of the shoulder girdle and upper torso
  • PIR muscles in the wrist and forearm
  • PIR muscles in the area of the pelvic girdle and lower torso
  • PIR muscles in the leg and lower leg
  • Diagnosis and therapy of functional disorders of joints. Hand
  • Wrist
  • Elbow joint - traction techniques
  • Shoulder joint - traction techniques, mobilization
  • Diagnosis and therapy of functional disorders of joints. Leg
  • Tibiofibular joint. Knee joint and hip joint
Literature
  • Travell JG and Simons DG. Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction: The Trigger Point Manual, third edition. Wolters Kluwer Health: Philadelphia, PA, USA, 2019, p. 2162. ISBN 9781975120184.
  • Schuenke, M., Schulte E., Schumacher U., Ross LM, Zeberg, H. THIEME Atlas of Anatomy: General Anatomy and Musculoskeletal System, Second Edition. Thieme Medical Publishers Inc 2015 s. 623. ISBN 1604069236.
  • VACEK, Jan. Manuál rehabilitační a fyzikální terapie. Praha: Raabe, 2011. ISSN 1805-0417. info
  • VÉLE, František. Kineziologie : přehled klinické kineziologie a patokineziologie pro diagnostiku a terapii poruch pohybové soustavy. 2., rozš. a přeprac. vyd. Praha: Triton, 2006, 375 s. ISBN 8072548379. info
  • LEWIT, Karel. Manipulační léčba v myoskeletální medicíně. 5. přeprac. vyd. Praha: Sdělovací technika, 2003, 411 s. ISBN 8086645045. info
Teaching methods
lecture
Assessment methods
credit
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: 30.
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