RHEUMATOLOGY
Learning outcomes of the course unit
Know the pathogenic mechanisms of the main osteoarticular diseases -inflammatory, degenerative and those caused by a metabolic disorder - andtheir clinical manifestations.
Recognise their repercussions and implications are inphysical activity.
Know which rheumatic diseases can be aggravated by, orbenefit from, physical activity.
Know which physical activities (both amateur andcompetitive) entail greater engagement of the osteoarticular system.
Course contents summary
1) Classificationof Rheumatic Diseases
2) InflammatoryArthropathies?
a) Rheumatoid Arthritis
b) Seronegative spondyloarthritis (ankylosing spondylitis, psoriasisarthropathy)
3) Osteoarthritis
?4)Microcrystalline Arthropathies (gout, etc)
5) Osteoporosis
Recommended readings
RHEUMATIC DISEASES
S. TODESCO, P.FGAMBARI
ED. MAC GRAW HILL
PROFESSOR'S NOTES
