Learning objectives
The course is designed to provide students with basic knowledge of Instrumental Physical Therapy and the principal sports-related rehabilitation methods.
Prerequisites
Physics <br />
Human Anatomy <br />
Physiology <br />
Course unit content
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SPORTS REHABILITATION <br />
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Various types of massage <br />
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Passive, assisted, and active Kinesitherapy <br />
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Muscle recovery programmes <br />
Hydrokinesitherapy (overview) <br />
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Proprioceptive re-education <br />
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Isotonic muscle strengthening (concentric - eccentric), isokinetic <br />
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Sports evaluation tests in a rehabilitative context <br />
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Functional bandaging <br />
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Rehabilitation in distortion trauma of the shoulder <br />
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Shoulder instability in athletes (prevention and treatment) <br />
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Comparison of shoulder-sport conflict syndromes (prevention and treatment) <br />
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Rehabilitation in knee distortion trauma <br />
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Rehabilitation in ankle distortion trauma <br />
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Muscle lesions and their rehabilitative approach <br />
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Rehabilitation in wrist disorders (overview) <br />
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Rehabilitation in hand disorders (overview) <br />
Full programme
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Bibliography
S. Brent Brotzman, Kevin E. Wilk . La Riabilitazione in Ortopedia <br />
2nd Edition, Ed. Excerpta Medica <br />
Teaching methods
Teaching methods: classroom lectures, small group activities. <br />
Examination method: Oral exam. <br />
Assessment methods and criteria
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Other information
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