Learning objectives
The student is conducted to increase knowledge of the anatomy and biomechanics of the spine, to recognize scoliosis and hyperkyphosis, to assess the patient's posture and muscular deficit, to set up a basic treatment
Prerequisites
Knowledge of the anatomy of the musculo-skeletal and neurological systems. physiology, biomechanics, kinesiology
Course unit content
Anatomy of the spine, palpatory anatomy and muscle examination, posture and problems related to it, scoliosis from diagnosis to treatment, hyperkyphosis from diagnosis to treatment, screening of postural disorders
Full programme
1. What is posture? postural pattern, organs used for its control
2. Anatomy of the spine, palpatory anatomy of the major muscles and muscle examination
3. Scoliosis, from diagnosis to treatment, oral and practical lesson
4. The hyperkyphosis, from diagnosis to treatment, oral and practical lesson
5: Postural disease screening, oral and practical lesson
Bibliography
* Netter F., Atlas of Human Anatomy, Elsevier
* Kapandji A.,Functional Aantomy, Monduzzi Ed.
* Kendall F., Muscles, testing and Function, Verduci Ed.,
* GuideLines on the "Rehabilitation of the patient in childhood suffering from spinal deformity" SIMFER
Teaching methods
Lectures with Powerpoint presentations, practical exercises in small groups
Assessment methods and criteria
Oral examination with pratical demonstration
Other information
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