BFZD0633p Basics Diagnostics and Therapy of Locomotor System III - lecture

Faculty of Medicine
spring 2026
Extent and Intensity
2/0/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
MUDr. Lucie Ruprichová (lecturer)
MUDr. Lucia Uhrinová, MHM (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
MUDr. Lucia Uhrinová, MHM
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
Prerequisites (in Czech)
BFZD0532c Basic Dg.and Therapy && BFZD0532p Basic Dg.and Therapy II
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 aim of the course Fundamentals of Diagnostics of Functional Disorders of the Musculoskeletal System III is to provide students with theoretical foundations in the diagnostics of functional disorders of the musculoskeletal system and in therapy according to the concept of Professor Lewit. The course focuses on acquiring theoretical knowledge of functional pathology and the differential diagnosis of functional disorders of the axial skeleton. Lectures cover topics such as the diagnostics and therapy of functional disorders of the musculoskeletal system in individual sections of the axial skeleton, ribs, vertebrovisceral and viscerovertebral functional relationships, as well as movement patterns and stereotypes.
Learning outcomes
After completing the theoretical part of the course, the student:
  • masters the theoretical foundations of diagnostics and therapy of functional disorders of the axial skeleton according to Lewit
  • understands the concept of functional pathology as overload of the musculoskeletal system
  • knows the relationships between functional segmental changes and the development of pathological conditions
  • is able, based on theoretical knowledge, to select an appropriate therapeutic approach to a musculoskeletal segment
  • is able, based on theoretical knowledge, to examine movement patterns and select an appropriate therapeutic approach for their optimization
Syllabus
  1. Diagnostics and therapy of functional disorders of the musculoskeletal system – cervical spine, Gaymans’s rule, balance disorders
  2. Diagnostics and therapy of functional disorders of the musculoskeletal system – temporomandibular joint
  3. Diagnostics and therapy of functional disorders of the musculoskeletal system – thoracic spine
  4. Diagnostics and therapy of functional disorders of the musculoskeletal system – ribs, breathing pattern
  5. Diagnostics and therapy of functional disorders of the musculoskeletal system – lumbar spine
  6. Diagnostics and therapy of functional disorders of the musculoskeletal system – transitional regions of the axial skeleton
  7. Vertebrovisceral and viscerovertebral functional relationships
  8. Movement patterns, relationship between functional disorders of the musculoskeletal system and movement stereotypes
  9. Gait – gait pattern and the influence of functional disorders

Literature
    required literature
  • DOBEŠ, Miroslav; Marie MICHKOVÁ; Petr POSPÍŠIL; Jiří VLČEK and Marek ČENTÍK. Diagnostika a terapie funkčních poruch pohybového systému (manuální terapie) pro fyzioterapeuty (Diagnostics and therapy of functional impairment of locomotor system (manual therapy) for physiotherapists). 1st ed. Horní Bludovice: Domiga, s.r.o., 2011, 76 pp. ISBN 978-80-902222-4-3. info
  • LEWIT, Karel. Manipulační léčba. Translated by Pavel Voráček. 6. upravené vydání. Praha: Euromedia Group, 2024, 462 stran. ISBN 9788024293431. info
    recommended literature
  • KOLÁŘ, Pavel. Rehabilitace v klinické praxi. 1. vyd. Praha: Galén, 2009, xxxi, 713. ISBN 9788072626571. info
Teaching methods
lecture
Assessment methods
- oral exam

- It is possible to register for the exam after successfully completing the course Fundamentals of Diagnostics and Therapy of Functional Disorders of the Musculoskeletal System III – Practical Classes.

Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
The course is taught every week.
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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