Physiotherapy | University of Parma

Professor
Academic discipline: Scienze infermieristiche e tecniche neuro-psichiatriche e riabilitative (MED/48)
Field: Ambito aggregato per crediti di sede
Type of training activity: A scelta dello studente

20 hours
of face-to-face activities

1 credits

hub: PIACENZA

course unit
in ITALIAN

lectures timetable unavailable

exam calls

Course unit partition: POSTURE AND REHABILITATION

Learning objectives

The student is led to deepen the anatomical and biomechanical knowledge of spine; to recognize scoliosis, hyperkyphosis and hyperlordosis; to evaluate patient posture and defict muscle; to set a basic treatment.

Prerequisites

Knowledge of anatomy of the musculoskeletal and neurological system, physiology, biomechanics, kinesiology.

Course unit content

Spine anatomy, palpatory anatomy and muscle examination, posture, scoliosis, kyphosis and hyperkyphosis, lordosis and hyperlordosis, screening of posture disorders.

Full programme

What is posture? postural scheme, organs used for its control, problem associated with it
Spine anatomy, palpatory anatomy of main muscles and muscle examination
Scoliosis, from diagnosis to treatment
Hyperkyphosis, from diagnosis to treatment
Hyperlordosis, from diagnosis to treatment
Screening of posture disorders

Bibliography

Netter F., Atlas of Human Anatomy, Elsevier
Kapandji A., Functional Anatomy, Ed. Monduzzi
Kendall F., Muscle: testing and function, Verduci Ed.
Tixa S., Atlaa of Palpatory Anatomy, Elsevier
Guidelines SOSORT
Guidelines on "Treatment in Pediatric Spinal Deformity Patients" SIMFER

Teaching methods

Frontal lessons and practical exercises

Assessment methods and criteria

Oral exam with practical demonstration

Other information

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POSTURE AND REHABILITATION Course unit partition: PIACENZA