BFRP0221p Propedeutics of Rehabilitation I - lecture

Faculty of Medicine
spring 2026
Extent and Intensity
2/0/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Kateřina Chlupová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Vojtěch Šenkýř (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Kateřina Chlupová
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
Tue 17. 2. 8:00–9:50 A21/107, Tue 24. 2. 8:00–9:50 A21/107, Tue 3. 3. 8:00–9:50 A21/107, Tue 10. 3. 8:00–9:50 A21/107, Tue 17. 3. 8:00–9:50 A21/107, Tue 24. 3. 8:00–9:50 A21/107, Tue 31. 3. 8:00–9:50 A21/107, Tue 7. 4. 8:00–9:50 A21/107, Tue 14. 4. 8:00–9:50 A21/107, Tue 21. 4. 8:00–9:50 A21/107, Tue 28. 4. 8:00–9:50 A21/107, Tue 5. 5. 8:00–9:50 A21/107, Tue 12. 5. 8:00–9:50 A21/107, Tue 19. 5. 8:00–9:50 A21/107, Tue 26. 5. 8:00–9:50 A21/107
Prerequisites (in Czech)
BFUR011 Introduction to Rehabilitation && BFMT0151c Methodology of Physical Educ.I
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 provide students with basic theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary for the systematic examination of a patient from a physiotherapy perspective. Students will acquire the fundamentals of clinical reasoning and learn to design an appropriate therapeutic plan based on the examination findings.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, the student will be able to perform a basic patient examination from a physiotherapy perspective, orient themselves in the patient’s health condition, and establish an appropriate therapeutic plan.
Key topics

  1. Medical history (Anamnesis)

  2. Anthropometry

  3. Goniometry

  4. Patient examination by inspection and palpation (skin, muscle tone, muscle trophicity, sensation)

  5. Assessment of shortened muscles and hypermobility

  6. Basic assessment of self-care ability and mental functions

  7. Examination of the patient in hip joint and pelvic region

  8. Examination of the patient in the knee joint, lower leg, ankle, and foot

  9. Examination of the shoulder joint

  10. Examination of the elbow joint and hand

  11. Static and dynamic stabilization of the spine

  12. Assessment of the deep stabilization system and movement stereotypes – application in practice

  13. Optional topic

  14. Revision / Review

Study resources and literature
  • JANDA, Vladimír. Funkční svalový test. Vyd. 1. Praha: Grada, 1996, 325 s. ISBN 8071692085. info
  • PLATZER, Werner. Atlas topografické anatomie. Vyd. 1. Praha: Grada, 1996, 290 s. ISBN 807169214X. info
  • KOLÁŘ, Pavel. Rehabilitace v klinické praxi. Vyd. 1. Praha: Galén, 2009, 713 s. ISBN 978-80-7262-657-1
  • VÉLE, František. Kineziologie. Vyd. 2. Praha: Triton, 2006, 375 s. ISBN 80-7254-837-9
Approaches, practices, and methods used in teaching
lecture
Method of verifying learning outcomes and course completion requirements
written theory test
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Listed among pre-requisites of other courses
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2000, Spring 2001, Spring 2002, Spring 2003, Spring 2004, Spring 2005, Spring 2006, Spring 2007, Spring 2008, Spring 2009, Spring 2010, Spring 2011, Spring 2012, Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, Spring 2018, spring 2019, spring 2020, spring 2021, spring 2022, spring 2023, spring 2024, spring 2025.
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