TRAUMATOLOGIC AND RHEUMATOLOGIC REHABILITATION
| TRAUMATOLOGIC AND RHEUMATOLOGIC REHABILITATION (2 credits) | TRAUMATOLOGIC AND RHEUMATOLOGIC REHABILITATION (2 credits) |
Learning outcomes of the course unit
To make students independent in the functional assessment and physiotherapy treatment of major trauma and rheumatic diseases.
Course contents summary
General principles of trauma rehabilitation and rheumatology. Time and pathophysiology of wound healing. Rehabilitation treatment of muscular disorders. Rehabilitation treatment of tendon disorders. Rehabilitation treatment of injuries of the shoulder and other joints
Principles of Economics joint, occupational therapy and ergonomics
Rehabilitation treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. Rehabilitation treatment of osteoarthritis. Rehabilitation treatment of osteoporosis. Rehabilitation treatment of fibromyalgia
Recommended readings
J.K. Richardson, Z.A. Iglarsh. Clinica ortopedica terapia fisica. Verducci Editore.
Joseph J. Cipriano. Test ortopedici e neurologici. Verducci Editore
S. Brent Brotzman/Kevin E. Wilk. La riabilitazione in ortopedia. Elsevier
Tiziana Nava. La riabilitazione integrata delle malattie reumatiche. Masson
Teaching methods
Oral and practical lessons
Assessment methods and criteria
Oral and practical exam
