DISEASES OF THE LOCOMOTOR APPARATUS
cod. 06523

Academic year 2015/16
3° year of course - Second semester
Professor
Cosimo COSTANTINO
Academic discipline
Malattie apparato locomotore (MED/33)
Field
Scienze medico-chirurgiche
Type of training activity
Characterising
8 hours
of face-to-face activities
1 credits
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course unit
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Integrated course unit module: INTERDISCIPLINARY SCIENCES

Learning objectives

At the end of the course the student will be able to
  would understand the main areas of application of physical therapy and postsurgical rehabilitation programs
The student will also acquire an appropriate technical language

Prerequisites

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Course unit content

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Full programme

Instrumental Physiotherapy: thermotherapy, endogenous hyperthermia, cryotherapy, electrotherapy, Tens, C.diadinamiche, laser therapy, magnetic therapy, ultrasound therapy shock waves. Major rehabilitation methods: passive Kinesiotherapy - assisted - active, occupational therapy, mechano therapy, proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation, massage. Rehabilitation programs in the chronic-degenerative and traumatic diseases of the musculoskeletal system

Bibliography

"LA RIABILITAZIONE IN ORTOPEDIA" S. Brent Brotzman, Kevin E. Wilk . II° Edizione, Ed. Excerpta Medica

Teaching methods

Lectures will be carried out with the aid of oral presentations, slides and interactive involvement of the student
according to the timetable defined at the beginning of academic year

Assessment methods and criteria

The evaluation of the preparation of the student will be based on oral exams and will focus on the content of the topics defined by the educational program

Other information

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2030 agenda goals for sustainable development

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