Learning objectives
Ability to analyze postural attitudes; ability to perform a proper palpatory examination and to locate bone and tendon repere points and locate major muscle groups; ability to observe and evaluate the articulation of active and passive movement; learn to measure with goniometer.
Ability to make a transfer.
Prerequisites
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Course unit content
Physical examination:
general patient observation and assessment:
posture and alignment.
Inspection, palpation, active and passive articulation, goniometer measurements.
Transfers
Full programme
Definition and purpose of the objective examination and kinesiological evaluation.
Objective assessment and functional evaluation.
Objective examination phases: observation, inspection, palpation, assessment of active and passive articulation, function evaluation,trunk, upper and lower limbs goniometer and tape measurements; joint limitation, muscle shortening, pain and functional compensation; tranfers, practical labs.
Bibliography
CLARKSON: Kinesiological evaluation", EDI-ERMES, 2003.
KENDALL: Muscle test.
Teaching methods
Oral lessons and practical labs.
Assessment methods and criteria
Practice test
Other information
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2030 agenda goals for sustainable development
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