Learning objectives
clinical reasoning:
*general assessment of the patient as a preliminary approach for the correct choice of positioning and assisted movement
*risk factors in manual patient handling
*postural assessment
methodology:
*planning of rehabilitation setting
*communication and collaboration with the patient
*application of ergonomics concepts
*manual positioning and patient handling techniques based on clinical condition
Prerequisites
Knowledge of movement and gesture; notions on pathologies
Course unit content
-general assessment of the patient and clinical reasoning
-ergonomics concepts
-clinical significance of patient positioning
-concept of "assisted movement"
-Manual handling of loads (specific manual strategies and techniques)
Full programme
Concepts of positioning and assisted movement
-prevention of secondary complications due to hypomobility
-Principles of ergonomics and knowledge of risk factors in manual handling of loads
-Clinical assessment of patient
-Specific manual techniques for positioning and manual patient handling
-Knowledge and use of specific devices
Bibliography
Patricia M.Davies: Right in the middle - Emiplegia- Nuovi progressi nel trattamento. Springer.2000
• Patricia M.Davies: Passo dopo passo -Il trattamento integrato dei pazienti con emiplegia-Seconda edizione. Springer.2001
• Patricia M.Davies: Ricominciare-Primi interventi riabilitativi dopo lesione cerebrale di origine traumatica o altra grave lesione cerebrale. Springer.1997
• Boldrini L., De Vito G., Molteni G., Boccardi S.: Epidemiologia delle alterazioni muscolo-scheletriche da sovraccarico biomeccanico del rachide nella movimentazione manuale di pazienti. Med.Lav.1999
• S.Boccardi, A.Lissoni: Chinesiologia III. Società Editrice Universo. Roma
Teaching methods
theoretical practical workshops and exercises
Clinical reasoning and evaluation
Assessment methods and criteria
theoretical and practical examination
Other information
manuality and correct rehabilitative gesture
