PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
Learning outcomes of the course unit
At the end of the course the student will be able to
understand the main manual and instrumental techniques used in rehabilitation and postsurgical rehabilitation programs
The student will also acquire an appropriate technical language
Course contents summary
Will be explain manual and instrumental rehabilitative techniques and postsurgical rehabilitation programs
Course contents
Instrumental Physiotherapy: thermotherapy, endogenous hyperthermia, cryotherapy, electrotherapy, Tens, C.diadinamiche, laser therapy, magnetic therapy, deep Osillation, Cryoultrasound Therapy, shock waves. Major rehabilitation methods: passive Kinesiotherapy - assisted - active, and occupational therapy, mechano therapy, proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation, massage therapy. Post surgery Rehabilitation programs. Rehabilitation in the chronic-degenerative and traumatic diseases of the musculoskeletal system.
Recommended readings
"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
