MFTF1022c Diagnosis and therapy of functional disorders of the musculoskeletal system - practice

Faculty of Medicine
spring 2026
Extent and Intensity
0/4/0. 1 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Jonatan Dvořáček (lecturer)
Mgr. Bc. Jana Mikešová (lecturer)
Mgr. Jaroslava Přibylová Pochmonová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Jaroslava Přibylová Pochmonová, 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
Timetable of Seminar Groups
MFTF1022c/Sk_1: Fri 20. 2. 9:00–12:20 232, Fri 27. 2. 9:00–12:20 232, Fri 6. 3. 9:00–12:20 232, Fri 13. 3. 9:00–12:20 232, Fri 20. 3. 9:00–12:20 232, Fri 27. 3. 9:00–12:20 232, Fri 10. 4. 9:00–12:20 232, Fri 17. 4. 9:00–12:20 232, Fri 24. 4. 9:00–12:20 232
MFTF1022c/Sk_2: Fri 20. 2. 9:00–12:20 KOM 235A, Fri 27. 2. 9:00–12:20 KOM 235A, Fri 6. 3. 9:00–12:20 KOM 235A, Fri 13. 3. 9:00–12:20 KOM 235A, Fri 20. 3. 9:00–12:20 KOM 235A, Fri 27. 3. 9:00–12:20 KOM 235A, Fri 10. 4. 9:00–12:20 KOM 235A, Fri 17. 4. 9:00–12:20 KOM 235A, Fri 24. 4. 9:00–12:20 KOM 235A
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
Abstract
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.
Key topics
  • Diagnosis and therapy of functional disorders of the axial skeleton
  • Examination and mobilization of cervical spine segments
  • Examination and mobilization of cervical spine segments C1-2 to C5-6
  • Thoracic spine. Functional anatomy and mobility in individual segments
  • Examination and mobilization of thoracic spine segments
  • Examination and mobilization of ribs
  • Lumbar spine. Functional anatomy and mobility in individual segments
  • Examination and mobilization of lumbar spine segments
  • Pelvis and sacroiliac joint. Examination and mobilization
Study resources and literature
    required literature
  • LEWIT, Karel. Manipulační léčba v myoskeletální medicíně. 5. přeprac. vyd. Praha: Sdělovací technika, 2003, 411 s. ISBN 8086645045. info
    not specified
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • VACEK, Jan. Manuál rehabilitační a fyzikální terapie. Praha: Raabe, 2011. ISSN 1805-0417. info
  • VACEK, Jan. Současný pohled na manipulaci krční páteře. Sanquis, 2010, vol. 2010, No 74, p. 93-95. info
  • VACEK, Jan. Myoskeletální medicína - její současné místo. Sanquis. 2004, vol. 2004, No 25, p. 26-27. info
Approaches, practices, and methods used in teaching
exercises
Method of verifying learning outcomes and course completion requirements
credit
Language of instruction
Czech
The course is also listed under the following terms spring 2025.
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