Course: Differential diagnosis and clinical testing of musculoskeletal disorders

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Course title Differential diagnosis and clinical testing of musculoskeletal disorders
Course code KFE/DTPA
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Lesson
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course unspecified
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • John Minsik, Doc. MUDr. Ph.D.
  • Špidlenová Barbora, PhDr. Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
Lectures 1. - 2. Introduction to locomotor testing, scales, reliability, sensitivity. Pain as a differential diagnostic symptom. 3. - 4. Differential diagnosis of musculoskeletal problems in the neck and head area. 5. - 6. Differential diagnosis of musculoskeletal disorders in the area of the upper limb (brachial plexus). 7. - 8. Differential diagnosis of musculoskeletal problems in the area of the upper limb (elbow, forearm, wrist, hand). 9. - 10. Differential diagnosis of musculoskeletal problems in the trunk and pelvis. 11. - 12. Differential diagnosis of musculoskeletal disorders in the area of the lower limb (hip joint). 13. - 14. Differential diagnosis of musculoskeletal problems in the area of the lower limb (knee, lower leg, foot). 15. Credit test. Exercises - they are dedicated to clinical testing of musculoskeletal problems in individual areas 1. - 2. Neck and head 3. - 4. Shoulder girdle 5. - 6. Elbow and forearm 7. - 8. Wrist and hand 9. - 10. Torso and pelvis 11. - 12. Hip joint 13. - 14. Knee, lower leg, foot 15. Practical examination Odeslat zpětnou vazbu

Learning activities and teaching methods
  • Practical training (number of hours) - 30 hours per semester
  • Contact hours - 45 hours per semester
  • Preparation for an examination (30-60) - 30 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
the principle of muscle testing to explain
characterize the examination of standing and walking
describe a possible palpable finding in the muscle
describe the examination of movement stereotypes
Skills
body posture to evaluate
analyzes muscle imbalances
verify muscle tension and shortened muscles according to the given tests and by palpation
express the level of muscle activity
Competences
N/A
learning outcomes
Knowledge
lists individual clinical tests for a specific area of interest and at the same time characterizes their use in the context of sensitivity and reliability
Skills
it is expressed in professional terminology
practically controls individual clinical tests, which can be used in the differential diagnosis of difficulties in the indication areas of physiotherapy and balneotherapy for diseases of the locomotor system
Competences
N/A
teaching methods
Knowledge
Lecture with visual aids
Interactive lecture
Skills
Practicum
Skills demonstration
Competences
Lecture with visual aids
Interactive lecture
Practicum
Skills demonstration
assessment methods
Knowledge
Oral exam
Skills
Practical exam
Skills demonstration during practicum
Competences
Oral exam
Practical exam
Recommended literature
  • CIPRIANO, Joseph J. Photographic manual of regional orthopaedic and neurological tests. 5th ed.. Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2010. ISBN 1605475955.
  • CHAITOW, Leon a Sasha CHAITOW. Palpation and assessment in manual therapy: learning the art and refining your skills. Fourth edition. Edinburgh: Handspring Publishing, 2017. ISBN 1909141348.
  • MAGEE, David J., MANSKE, Robert C. Orthopedic physical assessment. 7th ed.. Elsevier - Health Sciences Division, 2021. ISBN 9780323749510.
  • Reichert, Bernhard. Palpační techniky : povrchová anatomie pro fyzioterapeuty. 1. české vydání. 2021. ISBN 978-80-271-0670-7.
  • TRAVELL, Janet G., SIMONS, D., SIMONS Lois S. Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction: The Trigger Point Manual. Lippincott Williams and Wilkins. 2018.


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