Learning objectives
The aim of the course is to provide the student with basic knowledge on instrumental Physical Therapy and on rehabilitation programmes for rheumatic diseases and disorders of the locomotor apparatus
Prerequisites
<br />The student must have sat exams in:<br />Physics<br />Human Anatomy<br />Physiology
Course unit content
PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATIONThermotherapy, Cryotherapy, Electrotherapy, T.e.n.s., Diadynamic current, Laser therapy, Magnetotherapy, Ultrasound, Hydrokinesitherapy ESWT Massotherapy Main rehabilitation methods: Passive, assisted active Kinesitherapy, Ergoterapy, Mechanotherapy, Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitationsRehabilitation programmes for chronic-degenerative and traumatic diseases of the locomotor apparatus. <br />
Bibliography
<br />S. Brent Brotzman, Kevin E. Wilk . La Riabilitazione in Ortopedia <br />II Edizione, Ed. Excerpta Medica
Teaching methods
<br />Learning activities: classroom lectures<br />Method of examination: Oral test <br />