22232 - MUSCULOSKELETAL PHYSIOTHERAPY I

Subject type: Mandatory

Coordinator: Marc Terradellas Fernández

Trimester: Third term

Credits: 6

• Catalan
• Spanish

The Skeletal Muscle Physiotherapy subject is mandatory training in the Physiotherapy Degree. The aim of the same is to provide the students
the theoretical and procedural knowledge necessary to understand the physiopathology and the therapeutic approach from Physiotherapy of the main
clinical entities, related to traumatology and rheumatology, of the locomotor system.
This subject is made up of a theoretical block in which the interventions from physiotherapy in pathologies of the locomotor system are reviewed,
incorporating clinical reasoning and current scientific evidence. In a parallel way, two practical seminars are held where the students have just integrated the
theoretical knowledge and develop the necessary procedural skills, related to the programming of therapeutic exercise and the application of
specific joint mobilization techniques in the treatment of pain and joint mobility in the peripheral locomotor system.

Therefore, the subject consists of three interrelated blocks, which are indicated below:
Theoretical block
Practical block:
Therapeutic exercise seminar
Manual therapy seminar

This subject aims to introduce the gender perspective in its content and development. In addition, the objectives are aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the 2030 Agenda of the United Nations.

The contents of the three blocks that make up the subject are detailed below:

Theoretical Block:

Topic 1. Introduction to trauma physiotherapy
- Generalities
-Physiotherapy diagnosis (Impairments, Disabilities)
-Types of injuries: bony, capsulo-ligamentous, muscular, tendinous
- Suitable stimulus for the different tissues: bio-physiological bases of tissue repair
-Treatment objectives and physiotherapy techniques for each tissue

Topic 2. Physiotherapy treatment in traumatic shoulder pathology
-Approach and general considerations in the physiotherapy treatment of bone and soft tissue injuries most frequently affected: From fractures
from the proximal extremity of the humerus to tendinous lesions and subacromial impingement.

Topic 3. Physiotherapy treatment in the traumatic pathology of the elbow
-Physiotherapy approach to bone and soft tissue injuries most frequently affected: From fractures of the head of the radius and diaphysis of the ulna and
from the radius to the lateral epicondylopathies.

Unit 4. Physiotherapy treatment in the traumatic pathology of the hand
-Physiotherapy approach and treatment of the most frequently affected bone and soft tissue injuries: From fractures of the distal extremity of the radius and
ulna to tendon injuries of flexors.

Topic 5. Physiotherapy treatment in the traumatic pathology of the spine
-Physiotherapy approach and treatment of the most frequently affected bone and soft tissue injuries: From vertebral fractures to whiplash injuries
cervical or "whiplash injury".

Topic 6. Physiotherapy treatment in traumatic pathology of the pelvis and hip
-Physiotherapy approach and treatment in bone and soft tissue injuries most frequently affected: Femur fractures (diaphyseal and
the upper limb 1/3 superior ) to the painful sde of the greater trochanter.

Unit 7. Physiotherapy treatment for traumatic knee pathology
-Physiotherapy approach and treatment of the most common bone and soft tissue injuries: From tibial plate fractures to ligamentous injuries
of the anterior cruciate ligament.

Unit 8. Physiotherapy treatment in traumatic foot pathology
-Physiotherapy approach and treatment of the most frequent bone and soft tissue injuries: from malleolar fractures to lateral ligament sprains
externally.

Item 9. General considerations in the approach of physiotherapy in rheumatic pathologies
-General considerations in the approach to physiotherapy of the hip and knee degenerative EEII: Hip and knee prosthesis.
-General principles and considerations of a physiotherapeutic approach in inflammatory arthropathies, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis and soft tissue rheumatism.

Practical Block:

Therapeutic Exercise Seminar:

1. Theoretical bases of therapeutic exercise
2. Therapeutic exercise upper limbs
3. Therapeutic exercise lower limbs.

Manual Therapy Seminar:

In this theoretical-practical block the following contents will be approached in an integrated way.

Review of the basic descriptive anatomy of the limbs: joint surfaces and elements of passive capsular and ligamentary stabilization.
Joint arthrokinematics: explanation of the concepts of rolling and sliding in the joints of the limbs.
Description and application of traction joint mobilizations on the upper and lower limbs.
Description and application of specific passive mobilizations in joint sliding.

This subject may consider the following indicators detailed in the table in the evaluation proposal:

A system of quantitative (from 0 to 10) and qualitative (suspended, approved, notable, excellent, honorary registration) is used according to RD 1125/2003.  

According to UPF regulations, students who have the option to retake the subject are those who have obtained a "failing" grade, which is the only one that can be modified in the retake process.  

The evaluation system and the recovery period are detailed in the Learning Plan that is available in the virtual classroom at the beginning of the subject. 

The total or partial copy in any of the learning activities will mean a "Not Presented" in the subject, without option to present in the proof of recovery and without prejudice of the opening of a file for this reason.

Assistance and Rules of Conduct

Attending class without respecting the basic rules of hygiene and uniform dress may be sanctioned. During the practices in class and especially during the assessment tests, students may not wear objects that could interfere with the execution of the techniques, such as rings, watches, bracelets, long earrings, etc. Likewise, hand hygiene will be essential, with short, clean, unpainted nails. Given the practical nature of the classes and in order to facilitate and correctly perform the manual palpation procedures and the execution of the evaluation tests, it will be necessary to wear appropriate clothing such as shorts and a top, considering that in many situations the anatomical region evaluated must be stripped of clothing to be able to observe and palpate the anatomical reliefs.

It is an essential requirement to attend 80% of each of the practical blocks. Failure to comply with this requirement will result in the subject being suspended and having to be taken again next year.

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