General information


Subject type: Mandatory

Coordinator: Esther Wall Gimeno

Trimester: First term

Credits: 4

Teaching staff: 

Jordi Calvo Sanz
Jordi Joan Gómez Tomás 

Teaching languages


L'assignatura s'impartirà en català i castellà

Skills


Basic skills
  • B3_That students have the ability to gather and interpret relevant data (usually within their area of ​​study), to make judgments that incorporate a reflection on relevant social, scientific and ethical issues

     

Specific skills
  • E3_Know and understand the methods, procedures and physiotherapeutic actions, aimed both at the actual therapy to be applied in the clinic for re-education or functional recovery, as well as carrying out activities aimed at promoting and maintaining health

     

  • E5_Assess the functional state of the patient, considering the physical, psychological and social aspects

     

  • E6_Assess the diagnosis of physiotherapy care according to standards and with internationally recognized validation instruments

     

  • E7_Design the physiotherapy intervention plan according to the criteria of adequacy, validity and efficiency

     

Transversal competences
  • T2_Demonstrate ability to organize and plan

     

  • T3_The student must be able to develop skills in interpersonal relationships and be able to work within an intra and interdisciplinary team

     

Description


The subject of Semiology and technology for evaluation is a compulsory training within the degree of Physiotherapy. It is a theoretical-practical subject.

Physiotherapy care is fundamental in the different aspects of professional intervention, both when the aim is prevention or when trying to recover or modify an altered body function. In this sense, the purpose of this subject is for the student to know and understand the process of clinical reasoning in order to make an appropriate diagnosis in physiotherapy. Also, the subject aims for the student to know and develop the appropriate skills to be able to carry out the main clinical functional assessment tests applied to the most frequent musculoskeletal pathologies; identifying tools and functional balances validated and recognized internationally.

The subject does not require any prerequisite for passing subjects by the student.

In the teaching and teaching of this subject, the perspective of gender and sex will be taken into account with respect to the differences that may exist in the assessment of mobility - flexibility and muscle strength in the assessment according to sex.

 

 

Learning outcomes


RA 21:  Analyzes the patient's expectations regarding their progress, demands and needs.

RA 22: Establishes the intervention protocol based on the joint negotiation between therapist and patient.

RA 23: Performs the Physiotherapy diagnosis to determine the dysfunctions and disabilities that will require a specific physiotherapy intervention.

RA 24: Interacts with other health and physical activity professionals to base an intervention plan based on the specific clinical diagnoses of each of the professions.

RA 25: Learn the basics of physiotherapy in musculoskeletal pathologies. Specific assessment of musculoskeletal dysfunctions. Main intervention techniques. Classification according to its physical principles and effects on the body.

Working methodology


Methodologies Hours
AF1.Theoretical classes 31,43
AF7.Study and Autonomous work, individual 42,86
AF5. Tutorials 1,43
AF3.Practical Classes  10
AF6.Personal Study and Group Work 14,29
Total 100

The teaching methodologies will be MD1 (expository), MD3 (resolution of exercises), MD5 (projects), MD6 (cooperative)

Contents


Topic 1: Theoretical principles 

1.1. The diagnosis in Physiotherapy

1.2. General information on functional exploration

1.3. Theoretical principles of muscle exploration

1.4. Theoretical principles of articular, goniometric exploration

1.5. Functional tests and clinical evaluation

 

 

 

 

 

Topic 2: Physical examination and functional evaluation of the scapular waist:

2.1. Palpatory anatomical location of the anatomical reliefs

2.2. Muscle evaluation test of regional muscles

2.3. Joint articular goniometry of the shoulder

2.4. Diagnostic clinical tests on the scapular girdle

 

Topic 3: Physical examination and functional evaluation of the elbow region

3.1. Palpatory anatomical location of anatomical reliefs

3.2. Muscle evaluation test of regional muscles

3.3. Elbow goniometry of the elbow

3.4. Diagnostic clinical trials

 

Item 4: Physical examination and functional evaluation of the wrist and hand

4.1. Palpatory anatomical location of the carpal bones

4.2. Muscle evaluation test of regional muscles

4.3. Joint goniometry of the wrist and fingers

4.4. Diagnostic clinical trials

 

Item 5: Physical examination and functional evaluation of the pelvis and hip

5.1. Palpatory anatomical location of anatomical reliefs

5.2. Muscle evaluation test of regional muscles

5.3. Articular goniometry of the hip joint

5.4. Diagnostic clinical trials in the hip region

 

Item 6: Physical examination and functional evaluation of the knee

6.1. Palpatory anatomical location of anatomical reliefs

6.2. Muscle evaluation test of regional muscles

6.3. Articular goniometry of the femoro-tibial joint

6.4. Diagnostic clinical trials of the knee

 

Item 7: Physical examination and functional evaluation of the ankle and foot

7.1. Palpatory anatomical location of anatomical reliefs

7.2. Muscle evaluation test of regional muscles

7.3. Articular goniometry of the ankle joint

7.4. Diagnostic clinical trials of ankle and foot

Learning activities


Expository class sessions based on the teacher's explanation and student practice.

Practices in the specific classrooms carried out between the students in order to develop the practical abilities related to the contents of the subject.

Carrying out group work.  

Evaluation system


Evaluation System

 

 

 

Evaluation activity

Weighting

Assessed skills

Theoretical final exam

30%

B3, E3, E5, E7

Final practical exam 

30%

 B3, E3, E5, E6, E7

E-portfolios

40%

 T2, T3, E3.E5,E7


 

 

 

 

 

 

It is an essential requirement to meet 80% attendance of all classes, failure to meet this requirement will result in the subject being suspended and must be taken next year.

To pass the subject it is necessary to obtain one rating of 5/10 in the final average of the evaluation. It will have to consider that the total or partial copy in any one of the activities of learning will mean a "Not Presented" in the asignatura, without option to present in the proof of recovery and without prejudice of the opening of a record for this reason.

The evaluation of the subject will consist of the following activities

-30% final practical exam 

-30% final theoretical exam 

-40% of E-portfolios aims to produce a physiotherapy poster. This activity will consist of 4 partial deliverables with a value of 20% + a final deliverable of the poster which is the remaining 20%. The average of the exams and e-portfolio must be equal to or higher than 5 to pass the subject.

In accordance with current regulations, only those students who have obtained a qualification of suspense during the evaluation of the ordinary period.

The evaluation of recovery, will consist of a final practical test where the student will have to demonstrate the procedural skills acquired, and also the related theoretical knowledge. The final theoretical test and the E-portfolio will not be recoverable activities.

In accordance with current regulations, you can only opt for recovery, if it has been suspended the subject. If the rating is Not presented, you will not be eligible for recovery.

Health

Considering the current health situation, attendance at the theoretical-practical classes will be highly recommended and absenteeism for health reasons will not prevent the possibility of passing the subject. In this sense, the system of continuous assessment provides for a series of varied assessment activities and in sufficient numbers to facilitate the learning process of students, with the possibility, for health reasons, of being able to perform them in a in person.

Rules of conduct

Class attendance without respecting the basic rules of hygiene and uniformity in dress may be sanctioned. Given the situation caused by the pandemic, the indications related to security and protection in the practical spaces, included in a document of the School and which will be available to students in the virtual classroom, must be considered and respected. All teachers will be aware of this information and will ensure compliance.

During the class practices and especially during the assessment tests, students will not be able to wear objects that may interfere with the execution of the techniques, such as rings, watches, bracelets, long earrings, etc. Also, hand hygiene will be paramount, with short, clean, unpainted cut nails.

Given the practical nature of the classes and to facilitate and perform in a correct way the manual palpation procedures and the execution of the evaluation tests, it will be necessary to wear appropriate clothing such as shorts and top, considering that in many situations the evaluated anatomical region must be devoid of clothing to be able to observe and palpate the anatomical reliefs.

Specific criteria of the grade Not Presented

This situation will be considered when the student has not taken a continuous or final assessment test.

REFERENCES


Basic

Daza Lesmes; J. Clinical-functional evaluation of human body movement. Bogotá: Panamericana; 2007.

Cardellach, F.Grau, J.Mª. Rozman, C. Compendium of anamnesis and physical examination. Barcelona: Elsevier Masson; 2014.

Tixa, S. Atlas of Palpatory Anatomy. 4ª Edition. Barcelona: Elsevier Masson; 2012.

Hislop, H. Avers, D. Brown, M. Daniels, and Worthingham: Muscle Balance Techniques. 9ª Editing. Barcelona: Elsevier; 2014.

Jurado Bueno, A. Medina Proqueres, I. Diagnostic Test Manual: Traumatology and Orthopedics. 2ª Ed. Barcelona: Paidotribo; 2007.

Buckup, K. Buckup J. Clinical trials for bone, joint and muscle pathology. 5ª Editing. Barcelona: Elsevier Masson; 2013.

Loudon, J. Bell, SL Johnston, J. Clinical Orthopedic Assessment Guide. Barcelona: Paidotribo; 2001.

Hoppenfeld, S. Physical Exploration of the Spine and Limbs. Modern Manual; 1979.

Complementary

Kapandji, AI Articular Physiology. 6th edition. Editorial Médica Panamericana; 2012.

Anne M. Gilory. Prometheus Text and Atlas of Anatomy. General anatomy and locomotor system. 2ª Editing. Panamericana; 2007.