Lesson 6: Respecting the boundaries of physical contact in the client/patient – physiotherapist relationship in the functional diagnostics and therapy of central stabilization disorders 

Learning pathway:

In this lesson, you will gain information based on the latest scientific publications. You will learn about the role of core stability in preventing traumatic injuries and musculoskeletal disorders. You will become acquainted with the principles of functional diagnostics and deep muscle training. You will discover how to communicate with clients/patients and how to conduct functional diagnostics and training/therapy while paying attention to the role of physical contact in the therapeutic relationship

Field of physiotherapy – Sports rehabilitation, orthopaedics, and traumatology

Lesson 5: Diagnosis and therapy of diaphragm function disorders in patents with obesity  

Learning pathway:

In this lesson, you will learn manual assessment of the breathing pattern, explore the most common diaphragm dysfunctions, and acquire techniques aimed at eliminating these dysfunctions.

Field of physiotherapy – Geriatrics, neurology, orthopaedics, sports traumatology

Lesson 4: Postural and musculoskeletal problems of the visually impaired, focusing on the shoulder girdle area 

Learning pathway:

In the field of physiotherapy: 

In this lesson, you will learn how to evaluate an individual with shoulder pain. You will learn how to evaluate shoulder girdle malalignment taking into account the complexity of the shoulder joint and cervical spine. 

In the field of intercultural communication: 

In this lesson you will learn how to communicate with an adult patient with a sensory impairment – specifically blindness – and what the cultural rules are that need to be enforced in such a case. 

Field of physiotherapy – Orthopaedics 

Lesson 3: Foot deformities in the context of lower limb and pelvic alignment in a patient with a dermatological condition

Learning pathway: In this lesson, you will learn to evaluate the foot and lower limb. You will learn about various dysfunctions and abnormalities in the foot that may be associated with other problems reported by the patient. You will learn about functional tests to evaluate the foot, and when to send a particular patient to another specialist. You will learn how to communicate unhelpful health information, how to conduct the examination while respecting the patient’s intimacy and dignity.  

Field of physiotherapy – Orthopaedics 

Lesson 2: Assessment of coordination skills in children with anxiety and distrust 

Learning pathway: In this lesson, you will learn how to assess the coordination and fine motor skills of children. You will learn how to communicate with an anxious and distrustful, 5-year-old child and his/her mother, what cultural rules  need to be applied in such a case. 

Field of physiotherapy – Paediatrics

Lesson 1: Detecting motor milestones through observation and use of gender sensitive terms when communicating with families

Learning pathway: In this lesson, you will learn about the major motor milestones of child development at the age of 6 months and what to pay attention to when physiotherapists evaluate the child’s motor development through observation. You will also gain information on gender-sensitive interactions with families.

Field of physiotherapy – Paediatric physiotherapy and professional interaction