Syllabus
1. Introduction to evaluation of locomotor system. Aim and importance of evaluation: localization of symptoms, impairment, connection with particular body part.
2. Methods, rules and means of measurement.
3. Anamnesis. Record of the assessment of subjective complaints.
4. Posture examination - static tests.
5. Posture examination - dynamic tests.
6. Assessment of pelvis position.
7. Goniometry. Importance and examples of joint mobility measurement.
7. Assessment of hypermobility.
8. Gait examination.
9. Muscle tests. Evaluation of tight muscles.
10. Muscle tests. Evaluation of weak muscles.
11. Movement stereotypes evaluation.
12. Movement stereotypes in activities of daily living.
13. Foot examination.
14. Case report as an example of evaluation - intervention relationship.
Annotation
Aim of the subject is to present an overview of evaluation of motor system. The problems in posture, limbs and incorrect motoric stereotypes are briefly characterized. The students will train and master the basic examination methods to evaluate the motor system.