Course: Preventive Physiotherapy for Dentistry

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Course title Preventive Physiotherapy for Dentistry
Course code NEU/ZAA11
Organizational form of instruction Seminar
Level of course Master
Year of study 5
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 1
Language of instruction English
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • Ditmar Rudolf, MUDr.
  • Stacho Jiří, Mgr.
  • Tomsa Marek, Mgr.
  • Musilová Nicole, MUDr.
  • Jochec Martin, MUDr.
  • Haltmar Hana, Mgr.
  • Horníček Jiří, MUDr.
  • Kolář Petr, MUDr. Ph.D.
  • Kolářová Barbora, PhDr. Ph.D.
  • Bastlová Petra, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
Introduction to therapeutic rehabilitation and physiotherapy. Reflex changes in orofacial and nuchal regions. Kinesiotherapy of TMJ disorders. Postisometric relaxation of muscles in orofacial and ventral neck regions. Physical therapy.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Observation, Demonstration, Training in job and motor Skils
Learning outcomes
Introduction to therapeutic rehabilitation, physical therapy and physiatry. Fundamentals of kinesiotherapy of temporomandibutar joint are explained as well as reflex changes in orofacial and nuchal regions, postisometric relaxation of muscles in orofacial and ventral neck region.
Students are acquainted with therapeutical modalities in diseases of temporomandibular joint, orofacial and nuchal region.
Prerequisites
Comprehensive overview of the theoretical knowledge and preclinical subjects.

Assessment methods and criteria
Student performance

100% attendance at seminars and good knowledge with subject of seminars.
Recommended literature
  • Adler, S.S. et all. (2007). PNF in Praktice. Springer Verlag.
  • Basmajian, J.V., Nyberg, R. (2002). Rational manual therapies. Williams & Wilkins.
  • Enoka, R. M. (2002). Neuromechanics of human movement. Champaign:Human Kinetics.
  • Hertling, K. (2003). Management of common musculoskeletal disorders. Lippincott.
  • Mehrssmeed, S. (1997). Basic Clinical Rehabilitation Medicine. Oxford Press.
  • Perry, J.F. et all. (2002). The Kinesiology Workbook. F.A.Davis Comp.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry Study plan (Version): Dentistry (2019) Category: Medical sciences 5 Recommended year of study:5, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry Study plan (Version): Dentistry (2019) Category: Medical sciences 5 Recommended year of study:5, Recommended semester: Winter