Learning objectives
To introduce theoretical points of the Maitland Concept asking the students to organize a precise clinical reasoning and to teach the assessment and to treat the neuromuscoloskeletal problems.
To give to the students the idea to link what they have learned from the subjective examination with the signs and symptoms which have risen from the physical examination and to formulate ipothesys about the dysfunction presence in the patient.
To set up the treatment most suitable as the final point of the assessment and to have a clear idea about the importance of the reassessment a final parameter.
Prerequisites
none
Course unit content
4 hours:
•presentation of the maitland concept (most important points)
•the assessment (theory)
•subjective examination (complain of)
•plan of the physical examination and clinical reasoning
4 hours:
•physical examination•theoretical elements of neurodynamics
•demonstrative treatment of a student
•working group to set up the treatment
4 hours:
•cervical paivms: demonstration and group practice
•lumbar paivms: demonstration and group practice
•demonstration of several neurodynamic tests and their clinical significance
•demonstration of passive movements in a joint (physiological and accessories)
4 hours:
•working group with simulation of clinical cases and set up of the treatment
•practice work, couple students with assessment and treatment of the spine
•final discussion between the students and the teacher
Full programme
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Bibliography
Hengeveld, Banks Maitland's peripheral manipulation ELSEVIER EDITORE
Hengeveld, Banks Maitland's vertebral manipulation ELSEVIER EDITORE
Teaching methods
Lectures with practical exercises in small groups and simulations
Assessment methods and criteria
75% frequency verification
Other information
with the support of the experts: Dott. in Ft Paolo Bertacchini and Dott. in Ft Francesco Baldi
2030 agenda goals for sustainable development
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