General information


Subject type: Mandatory

Coordinator: A hard tackle from Víctor Illera to Domínguez

Trimester: Second term

Credits: 9

Teaching staff: 

Luciana Moizé Arcone
Marc Terradellas Fernández 
Carola Subirach Segovia 
Rachel Munoz Castro 
Lourdes Moure Romero 
Anabel Casanovas Alvarez 

Teaching languages


  • Catalan

The subject is taught in Catalan and Spanish. 

Skills


Specific skills
  • 40_4_RAE15 - He will design the different modalities and general procedures of intervention in Physiotherapy applying Massage Therapy, Electrotherapy, Magnetotherapy, Hydrotherapy, Balneotherapy, Climate Therapy, Thalassotherapy among others

  • 40_4_RAE11 - You will identify the evaluation concepts, the fundamentals and the theoretical bases in the development of physiotherapeutic methods and procedures by applying them in the scientific and professional fields.

  • 40_4_RAE20 - Following an analysis, he will apply movement as a therapeutic measure, according to ergonomic and anthropometric principles in the patient/user in his process, promoting his participation during the practical seminars.

  • 40_4_RAE1 - It will integrate the principles and theories of physical agents being applied as interventions in physiotherapy, care practice documents and clinical simulation.

  • 40_4_RAE14 - You will be able to apply manual and instrumental assessment methods and procedures in Physiotherapy and Physical Rehabilitation, evaluating the result and its effectiveness in a teaching activity proposal.

  • 40_4_RAE18 - You will apply the specific methods and techniques related to the locomotor system, neurological processes, the respiratory system, the cardiocirculatory system and static and dynamic changes in the practical seminars.

Description


  The subject of Fundamentals of Physiotherapy is a compulsory training of the degree of Physiotherapy.

It will develop the foundations of Physiotherapy throughout history, both in its most procedural part and in basic theoretical aspects. The essential elements of the future physiotherapist's intervention are described, taking into account the physical therapeutic principles, their application, the benefits and adverse effects, as well as the duration and frequency of the treatment interventions proposed by the physiotherapist.

This subject consists of a theoretical block and a practical block:

  • Theoretical block (4 ECTS credits): fundamentals and procedures of physiotherapy
  • Practical block (5 ECTS credits): passive kinesitherapy and massage therapy

The distribution of the theoretical and/or practical content of the subject can be consulted in the schedule and sections of the corresponding virtual classroom before it starts. 

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 classroom (physical or virtual) is a safe space, free of sexist, racist, homophobic, transphobic and discriminatory attitudes, either towards students or towards teachers. We trust that together we can create a safe space where we can make mistakes and learn without having to suffer prejudice from others.

Contents


Theoretical block:

  • Fundamentals of Physiotherapy

Topic 1: Conceptual bases of physiotherapy

Topic 2: Historical references in physiotherapy

Topic 3: Professional profiles and fields of action

Topic 4: General aspects in physiotherapy

Unit 5: Principles of human communication

Topic 6: International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF)

Item 7: Clinical history in physiotherapy

Topic 8: Physiotherapy interview (ROMP-P)

  Unit 9: MIF: Method of intervention in physiotherapy

Topic 10: Code of ethics in physiotherapy

  • Physiotherapy procedures

Topic 1: Physical agents:

  • Kinesiology, kinesiology, thermotherapy, cryotherapy, electrotherapy, hydrotherapy
  • Physiological and secondary effects of physical agents

Topic 2: Ergonomics and postural hygiene

  • Health education

Topic 3: Hospital physiotherapy:

  • Basics of hospital care

Topic 4: Basics of non-hospital care

  • Home rehabilitation
  • Telerehabilitation

 

Practical block:

  • Massage therapy

Topic 1: Generalities of massage therapy

            1.1. Hygiene standards

            1.2. Postures of the physiotherapist and the patient

Item 2: Main maneuvers

2.1. Superficial and deep effleurage

2.2. Sliding pressure

2.3. Palm frictions

2.4. Kneading (digital, palmar finger, octopus thumb, knuckle and elbow forearm)

2.5. Percussions

2.6. Vibrations

2.7. Rolled clamp

2.8. Inhibitions

Topic 3: Back massage sequence

Topic 4: Lumbar / abdomen massage sequence

Topic 5: Cervical - dorsal massage sequence

Topic 6: EESS massage sequence

Topic 7: EEII massage sequence

 

  • Passive kinesitherapy

Topic 1: Generalities of Kinesitherapy

             1.1. Fundamental considerations of joint anatomy and physiology

             1.2. Effects of kinesitherapy

             1.3. Passive kinesitherapy: Types of passive mobilizations

             1.4. Basic principles of passive mobilizations

Item 2: Passive kinesitherapy applied to the upper extremity

2.1. Passive mobilizations of the glenohumeral joint

2.2. Passive mobilizations of the thoracic scapular joint

2.3. Passive mobilizations of the elbow joint complex 

2.4. Passive mobilizations of the wrist joint complex 

2.5. Passive mobilizations of the joints of the hand and fingers 

Item 3: Passive kinesitherapy applied to the lower extremity

             3.1. Passive mobilizations l of the hip joint

             3.2. Passive mobilizations of the knee joint

             3.3. Passive mobilizations of the ankle joint

             3.4 Passive mobilizations of the joint complex of the foot

Evaluation system


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

Evaluation system Minimum weighting Maximum weighting
SE1. Electronic portfolio 10% 40%
SE2. Oral presentation 20% 50%
SE3. Exam 30% 60%
SE4. Self evaluation 5% 30%
SE5. Peer assessment or co-assessment 5% 30%

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

The subjects they will have assessment and recovery activities in accordance with the teaching guide and the subject's learning plan, published in their virtual classroom and that they will establish the necessary requirements to be able to compete.

In accordance with current UPF regulations, all students who, having participated in the learning and assessment activities during the term, have obtained a failing grade for the corresponding subject in the quarterly assessment may participate in the recovery process . Those who have not participated in the learning and assessment activities or who have waived the assessment will not be able to participate. If the grade is "not submitted", you will not be able to opt for recovery and therefore the subject will have to be taken again in its entirety in the following academic year.

In the event of copying, plagiarism or illegitimate use of generative artificial intelligence in any assessment activity, you must consult the TecnoCampus University Center's Undergraduate and Master's Course Assessment Regulations.

Health

It will be mandatory to attend 80% of the hours of the practical blocks in order to pass the subject, failure to do so will result in the suspension of the subject without the option of recovery, so the subject will have to be taken again the following academic year.

Rules of conduct

Attending class without respecting the basic rules of hygiene and uniform dress may be sanctioned. 

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.

REFERENCES


Basic

Galician Izquierdo, Tomás. Theoretical bases and foundations of physiotherapy. Pan American Medicine, cop. 2007

 

 

Génot. Kinesiotherapy volumes I, II, III, IV. Buenos Aires; Madrid etc. : Médica Panamericana, 1988

 

Viel, Éric. Physiotherapy diagnosis: conception, implementation and application in free and hospital practice. Barcelona etc. : Mason, hit 1999

 

 

Complementary

Saved, Isabel; Lacomba, Maria Massage therapy guide for physiotherapists. Madrid Pan American Medicine. 2006

Same Camacho, Celedonia. General physiotherapy: kinesitherapy. Madrid: Synthesis, 1996

 

 

 

Fernández de la Peñas, César. Cinesiterapia: physiological bases and practical application. Barcelona: Elsevier, 2013