Syllabus
1. Definition of problems, basic theoretical background. History of psychosomatic medicine. Alternative medicine. Philosophical contexts of psychosomatic medicine.
2. Psychosomatic approach in clinical practice. Teamwork.
3. Diagnosis of psychosomatic disorders. Psychosomatic differential diagnostics.
4. Psychosomatic relations in the area of locomotive organs. Psychosomatic approach in physiotherapist practice.
5. Salutogenesis, lifestyle issues. Somatopsychotherapy - definition, history, methods.
6. Psychosomatic disorders in cardiology. Psychosomatic respiratory disorders.
7. Psychosomatic disorders in gastroenterology. Psychogenic eating disorders. Obesity.
8. Psychosomatic relations in neurology.
9. Psychosomatic disorders in gynecology and obstetrics.
10.-12. Psychosomatic problems in vertebrogenic diseases.
13. Bio-psycho-social aspects of cancer. Psychosomatics in immunology.
14. Psychosomatic issues in pediatric patients.
Annotation
The aim of the course is to extend the knowledge beyond the subjects "Clinical Psychology" and "Psychotherapy" in the bachelor study program of physiotherapy. The course is devoted to theoretical questions of psychosomatic medicine, diagnostics, and therapies of psychosomatic disorders, as well as psychosomatics in particular branches of medicine related to physiotherapy.