bp4869 Kinesiology, diagnostics and therapy of the musculoskeletal system 2

Faculty of Sports Studies
spring 2026
Extent and Intensity
1/2/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Pavlína Bazalová (lecturer)
doc. MUDr. Martin Komzák, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Pavlína Bazalová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Lucie Poulová (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
doc. MUDr. Martin Komzák, Ph.D.
Department of Physical Activities and Health Sciences – Faculty of Sports Studies
Supplier department: Department of Physical Activities and Health Sciences – Faculty of Sports Studies
Prerequisites (in Czech)
bp4808 Anatomy I && bp4803 Kinesiology, Algesiology and Derived Techniques of Diagnostics and Therapy 1 && bp4806 Propedeutics in rehabilitation and basics of physiotherapy I && bp4812 Physical therapy I && BOZP_OK(bozp_po_stud) && BOZP_OK(bozp_po_stud_fsps)
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The course builds on Kinesiology, Diagnosis and Therapy 1 and focuses on the issues of neurological diagnosis and the use of neurophysiological principles in rehabilitation. The aim of the course is to introduce students to the control of movement and the functions of the different stages of the peripheral and central nervous system in this process. A sub-goal is to introduce neurophysiological principles that are actively used in diagnosis and therapy in physical therapy.
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course the student will be able to:

- Understand the functions of the various stages of the nervous system with the control of human motor control;
- theoretically understand the principles of special diagnostic and therapeutic techniques;
- apply basic neurophysiological principles practically in the context of diagnosis and therapy;
- practically master the neurological examination and its basic interpretation;
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Syllabus
  • Lectures:
  • 01. General principles of motor control.
  • 02. Spinal level of motor control including neurofacilitation and inhibition methods.
  • 03. Subcortical level of motor control including neurofacilitation and inhibition methods.
  • 04. Cortical level of motor control including neurofacilitative and inhibitory methods.
  • 05. Neurophysiological principles used in the diagnosis and therapy of the motor system.
  • 06. Definition, physiology and pathophysiology of pain.
  • 07. Classification and differential diagnosis of pain.
  • 08. Invasive and pharmacological means of pain therapy.
  • 09. Non-invasive and non-pharmacological means of causal therapy of individual types of pain.
  • 10. Non-invasive and non-pharmacological means of symptomatic therapy of individual types of pain.
  • 11. Psychological and social aspects of pain.
  • 12. Consciousness, cognitive and higher cognitive functions.
  • Practical exercises:
  • 01. History taking in neurology. Introduction to neurological examination
  • 02. Examination of the cranial nerves I - V.
  • 03. Examination of the cranial nerves VI-XII.
  • 04. Reflexology (physiology, pathology), examination of pyramidal phenomena, examination of extinction phenomena
  • 05. Examination of muscle tone and examination of muscle strength.
  • 06. Sensory examination
  • 07. Examination of balance, cerebellar functions, diff. diagnosis of dizziness.
  • 08. Examination of gait, diff. diagnosis of gait in neurology. Examination of pain.
  • 09. Examination and differential diagnosis of central vs peripheral NS disorder.
  • 10. Examination of the autonomic nervous system.
  • 11. Examination of consciousness, cognitive functions and higher cognitive functions.
  • 12. Specific diagnostic and therapeutic techniques using neurophysiological principles.
Literature
    required literature
  • DYLEVSKÝ, Ivan. Klinická kineziologie a patokineziologie. 1. vydání. Praha: Grada Publishing, 2021, 528 stran. ISBN 9788027102303. info
  • KOLÁŘ, Pavel. Rehabilitace v klinické praxi. Druhé vydání. Praha: Galén, 2020, xxxi, 713. ISBN 9788074925009. info
  • OPAVSKÝ, Jaroslav. Neurologické vyšetření v rehabilitaci pro fyzioterapeuty. 1. vyd. Olomouc: Univerzita Palackého, 2003, 91 s. ISBN 802440625X. info
    recommended literature
  • SEIDL, Zdeněk. Neurologie pro studium i praxi. 3., zcela přepracované vyd. Praha: Grada, 2023, 405 stran. ISBN 9788027137107. info
  • LEWIT, Karel. Neurologické repetitorium nejen pro kurzy myoskeletální medicíny. České vydání první. Dobřichovice: Nadační fond Karla Lewita, 2020, 126 stran. ISBN 9788027080618. info
  • MOSELEY, G. Lorimer and David S. BUTLER. Explain pain supercharged : the clinician's manual. Adelaide: Noigroup Publications, 2017, 234 stran. ISBN 9780648022701. info
  • OPAVSKÝ, Jaroslav. Bolest v ambulantní praxi : od diagnózy k léčbě častých bolestivých stavů. Praha: Maxdorf, 2011, 394 s. ISBN 9788073452476. info
Teaching methods
Students will be introduced to the issues in the form of a lecture, with active discussion of the topics during the lectures. In the seminars, all examinations will be practically demonstrated, then students will practice the examination on themselves. The demonstrations are supplemented with video examples of real neurological patients for a better understanding of the issues. The practical part is performed in a contact form in small groups. During the practice, students are checked by the teacher and correction of correct performance takes place.
Assessment methods
In order to be admitted to the practical exam, it is necessary to meet sufficient attendance and tests scores.
- attendance: 100% participation in classes (according to the study and examination regulations, 1 absence is allowed)
- 70% point gain from tests (calculated from the score of the best one from the seminar group), in case of failure, credit test (1 attempt), must have min. 70 % score of maximum test points.
- after fulfilling the conditions (attendance + tests) admission to the final exam

Examination: oral examination from the theoretical circuit, practical examination from neurological examination - overall grade A-F
Language of instruction
Czech
Follow-Up Courses
Further Comments
The course is taught annually.
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