Course: Medical Technology in PT

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Course title Medical Technology in PT
Course code FYT/PTB50
Organizational form of instruction Seminary
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 1
Language of instruction English
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Konečný Petr, doc. MUDr. Ph.D., MBA
  • Vyskotová Jana, doc. Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Žižka Martin, Mgr.
  • Dus Marta, Mgr.
  • Gaul Aláčová Petra, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
Circadian rhythm, sleep and biological timing in physiotherapy. Tele-rehabilitation and digital physiotherapy: indications, limitations and professional responsibility. Robotic technologies in rehabilitation: clinical applications and evidence. Student presentations: overview of AI applications, digital health and wearables, risks of technology overuse, ethical aspects and future trends in physiotherapy.

Learning activities and teaching methods
unspecified
Learning outcomes
The course introduces evidence-based use of medical technologies in physiotherapy. Topics include circadian rhythm and biological timing of rehabilitation, tele-rehabilitation and digital physiotherapy, AI-supported applications, wearable technologies, robotic rehabilitation and ethical aspects of technology use.

Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of physiotherapy, kinesiology, and clinical rehabilitation. Ability to work with professional literature in English.

Assessment methods and criteria
unspecified
Active participation in seminars. Student presentation on an assigned topic.
Recommended literature
  • Cook, Polgar, Encarnaç?o. (2019). Assistive Technologies.
  • Cooper, Ohnabe, Hobson. (2006). An Introduction to Rehabilitation Engineering.
  • Kolář, P. (2013). Clinical rehabilitation. Praha.
  • LUSARDI, Michelle M., Milagros JORGE a Caroline C. NIELSEN. (2013). Orthotics & prosthetics in rehabilitation. St. Louis, MO.
  • Webster, Murphy. (2018). Atlas of Orthoses and Assistive Devices.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences Study plan (Version): Physiotherapy (2019) Category: Health service 4 Recommended year of study:4, Recommended semester: Summer