Theoretical and practical introduction to the role of exercise in the rehabilitation process of patients with orthopaedic and/or rheumatological health problems. Examples of exercise programs for specific ailments, i.e. rheumatoid arthritis, chronic back pain, will be discussed.

Basics of Exercise Therapy:A: diagnostic, anamnesis, diagnostic of movement and funktion, assessments in exercise therapy, diagnostic of experience and behavior in relation to movementB: biological-medical basics, pathophysiological Basics (internal, orthopedic and psychological deseases.C: didactic knowledge, Reha-didactic

The lecture provides a theoretical and practical introduction to sports and exercise therapy and forms the basis for a qualification as sports and exercise therapist.Sports and exercise therapy is approved in the EMR-register.