Learning objectives
At the end of the course the student is expected to be able to:
▪ First chapter
- Describe the three historical epochs of Physiotherapy and the current era.
- Describe what the current Physiotherapy consists of.
- Know the primary causes of skeletal muscle pain syndromes.
- Know the reasons for the need for a classification.
▪ Second chapter
- Differentiate between the patokinesiological and kinesiopathological model.
- Describe the five categories into which muscle dysfunctions are divided.
- Explain the concept of relative flexibility.
- Remember some structural changes in joint alignment.
- Remember some altered recruitment schemes.
- Explain the role of directional joint susceptibility to movement in the development of a musculoskeletal syndrome.
▪ Third chapter
- Evaluate the position of the lumbar spine when standing.
- Observe the movements of the lumbar spine in relation to hip movements.
- Know the muscles of the lumbar spine.
- Classify the Movement system impairment syndromes of the lumbar spine.
Prerequisites
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Course unit content
▪ First chapter
- Describe the three historical epochs of physiotherapy.
- Explain how the aspect of the practice of each of these ages can be incorporated into current practice.
- Explain how the movement system plays a primary role in the development of musculoskeletal pain syndromes.
- Describe how physiotherapists use classifications and diagnostic categories to guide their intervention.
▪ Second chapter
- Kinesiological model
- Patokinesiological model
- Kinesiopathological model
- Dysfunctions of the basic element of the muscular system:
- muscle atrophy
- long muscle
- stretched
muscle
- short muscle
- stiff muscle
- Dysfunctions of the basic element of the skeletal system:
- structural
changes in
joint alignment
- Dysfunctions of the modulator element:
- the nervous
system
- Dysfunctions of the Biomechanical element
▪ Third chapter
- Normal alignment of the lumbar spine
- Normal movements of the lumbar spine
- Muscles of the lumbar spine
- Movement system impairment syndromes of the lumbar spine
Full programme
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Bibliography
"Diagnosis and Treatment of Movement Impairment Syndromes"
Shirley A. Sahrmann
Teaching methods
Theoretical presentations of physiotherapy and practical lessons of evaluation tests and treatment.
Assessment methods and criteria
Oral examination.
Other information
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