Learning objectives
The aim of the course is to provide the student with basic knowledge of instrumental physical therapy and of rehabilitation programmes for rheumatic diseases and disorders of the locomotor apparatus.
Prerequisites
Physics <br />
Human Anatomy <br />
Physiology <br />
Course unit content
PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION. Thermotherapy, Cryotherapy, Electrotherapy, T.e.n.s., Diadynamic current, Laser therapy, Magnetotherapy, Ultrasound, Hydrokinesitherapy ESWT Massotherapy, Cryoultrasound. <br />
Main rehabilitation methods: Passive/assisted/active Kinesitherapy, Ergotherapy, Mechanotherapy, Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitations, Massotherapy, Hydrokinesitherapy. <br />
Rehabilitation programmes for chronic-degenerative and traumatic diseases of the locomotor apparatus. <br />
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Bibliography
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S. Brent Brotzman, Kevin E. Wilk. La Riabilitazione in Ortopedia <br />
2nd Edition, Ed. Excerpta Medica <br />
Teaching methods
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Teaching method: classroom lectures <br />
Method of examination: oral test <br />