Learning objectives
<br />Know the pathogenic mechanisms of the main osteoarticular diseases -inflammatory, degenerative and those caused by a metabolic disorder - andtheir clinical manifestations.<br /> Recognise their repercussions and implications are inphysical activity.<br /> Know which rheumatic diseases can be aggravated by, orbenefit from, physical activity.<br /> Know which physical activities (both amateur andcompetitive) entail greater engagement of the osteoarticular system.
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Course unit content
<br /> 1) Classificationof Rheumatic Diseases<br />2) InflammatoryArthropathies?<br />a) Rheumatoid Arthritis<br />b) Seronegative spondyloarthritis (ankylosing spondylitis, psoriasisarthropathy)<br />3) Osteoarthritis<br />?4)Microcrystalline Arthropathies (gout, etc)<br />5) Osteoporosis
Full programme
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Bibliography
<br />RHEUMATIC DISEASES<br />S. TODESCO, P.FGAMBARI<br />ED. MAC GRAW HILL<br /> <br />PROFESSOR'S NOTES
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