General information


Subject type: Optional

Coordinator: Marc Terradellas Fernández

Trimester: Second term

Credits: 4

Teaching staff: 

Marc Badia Rosells
Pere Bacardit Pintó 

Teaching languages


  • Catalan

Skills


Specific skills
  • RAE6 - You will analyze the anatomical structures and the physiological changes that occur in people as a result of the interventions of the physiotherapy professional, in their application in the specific subjects.
     

  • RAE8 - You will be able to explain the pathophysiology of diseases by identifying the manifestations that appear throughout the processes, the medical-surgical treatments, fundamentally in their physiotherapeutic aspects.
     

  • RAE11 - You will identify the evaluation concepts, the foundations and the theoretical bases in the development of physiotherapeutic methods and procedures by applying them in the scientific and professional fields.
     

  • RAE12 - You will apply the assessment of functionality, disability and health and its international classification, as well as intervention models in physiotherapy in your healthcare practice during the practical seminars.
     

  • RAE13 - You will be able to identify, following the criteria of physiotherapeutic practice, the functional state of the user, considering the physical, psychological and social aspects of this.
     

  • 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.
     

  • RAE16 - It will prepare the most appropriate physiotherapeutic treatment in the different processes of alteration, prevention and promotion of health in the phases of growth and development, applying the guidelines of good clinical practice.
     

  • RAE18 - You will apply the specific methods and techniques related to the locomotor system (including manual therapies, joint manipulative therapies, therapeutic exercise) to neurological processes, the respiratory system, the cardiocirculatory system and alterations of static and dynamics in the practical seminars.
     

  • 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.
     

Description


The subject Innovative methods in assessment within Physiotherapy aims to provide knowledge of the most current systems in the exploration and monitoring for the assessment of the patient's condition, and the monitoring and observation of the modifications that may generate the physiotherapy treatments.

The update in research and the constant technological evolutions have allowed the development of new tools to quantify physical characteristics such as ranges of movements, strength, movement patterns.

In the field of sports physiotherapy, there are currently tools that can be used by physiotherapists during the recovery and prevention of injuries, as well as in the prescription of exercises and the maintenance of health.

The differential diagnosis allows the physiotherapist to carry out an effective and precise diagnosis in an organized and scientific way.

The observation of musculoskeletal structures through ultrasound opens up a new field in both static and dynamic evaluations of the structures themselves, as well as the connection and relationship between them. The possibility of carrying out an assessment in real time, with the carrying out of a comparison with the contralateral structures, creates a field of possibilities for the physiotherapist, both in the assessment, treatment and in the monitoring and evolution of the possible affects.

The distribution of the theoretical and/or practical content of the subject can be consulted in the timetable 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


Introduction of current assessment methods, manual, digital and hardware.

Knowledge of modifiable musculoskeletal risk factors in neuromusculoskeletal, traumatological and sports injuries. 

Differential diagnosis

  • Introduction to differential diagnosis
  • Tissues and types of pain
  • red flags
  • Screening
  • Clinical cases 

Ultrasound

  • Theoretical introduction to ultrasound.
  • Practice in the ultrasonographic assessment of musculoskeletal structures.
  • Introduction of the tendon structure quantification tool with Ultrasound Tissue Characterization (UTC).
  • Learning the differentiation of musculoskeletal structures.
  • Practice in the evaluation of pathological effects in musculoskeletal structures.
  • Introduction to invasive physiotherapy.

Evaluation system


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

SE1. Electronic portfolio

10%

40%

SE2. Oral presentation

20%

50%

SE3. Exam

30%

60%

SE4. self-evaluation

5% 

30%

SE5. Peer evaluation (2P2) or co-evaluation

5%

30%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A quantitative (from 0 to 10) and qualitative grading system (failed, passed, notable, excellent, honor roll) is used according to RD 1125/2003.

The subjects will have evaluation and recovery activities in accordance with the teaching guide of the subject's learning plan, published in the virtual classroom, which will establish the necessary requirements to be able to participate.

In accordance with current UPF regulations, all students who, having participated in 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 presented", 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.

In the event that the continuous assessment is not approved, it may be repeated, that is to say, those students who have not passed all the activities will not be accepted for the final exam.

The make-up exam will be a test.

The minimum grade to pass the subject will be 5.

REFERENCES


Basic

Greenhalgh, S., & Selfe, J. (2010). Red flags II. Churchill Livingstone.

Complementary

Jull, G., Moore, A., Falla, D., Lewis, J., McCarthy, C., & Sterling, M. (Eds.). (2015). Grieve's modern musculoskeletal physiotherapy.

Greenhalgh, S., & Selfe, J. (2019). E-Book-Red Flags: Managing Serious Pathology of the Spine. Elsevier Health Sciences.

Corretger, MS (2014). Stefano Bianchi and Carlo Martinoli. Musculoskeletal ultrasound. Madrid, Editorial Marbán Libros, 2011. 920 pages.

POSSE, Íñigo Iriarte, et al. (ed.). Musculoskeletal ultrasound: anatomical and pathological examination. Editorial Médica Panamericana, 2019.

BALIUS, Ramón; HALL, Xavier Musculoskeletal ultrasound (Color). Editorial Paidotribo, 2007.