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General information

Subject type: Optional

Coordinator: Marc Terradellas Fernández

Trimester: Third term

Credits: 6

Teaching staff: 

Luciana Moizé Arcone

Academic year: 2025

Teaching course: 4

Languages ​​of instruction

  • Spanish

Competencies / Learning Outcomes

Specific skills

  • RAE1 - It will integrate the principles and theories of physical agents being applied as interventions in physiotherapy, care practice documents and clinical simulation.
     

  • RAE15 - He will design the different modalities and general procedures of intervention in Physiotherapy applying Massage Therapy, Electrotherapy, Magnetotherapy, Hydrotherapy, Balneotherapy, Climate Therapy, Thalassotherapy, Thermotherapy, Cryotherapy, Vibrotherapy, Phototherapy, Pressotherapy, therapies derived from other physical agents, as well as fundamental aspects of Ergotherapy and other related therapies in the field of competence of physiotherapy, in practical seminars and in external academic practices.
     

  • 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.
     

  • RAE17 - You will be able to identify the patient/user situation through a diagnosis of physiotherapy care, planning the interventions, and evaluating their effectiveness in a cooperative work environment with other professionals in health sciences.
     

  • 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.
     

Presentation of the subject

The subject of cutting-edge techniques in sports physiotherapy aims to give students the necessary knowledge to carry out rigorous physiotherapeutic assistance within the sports field, both preventive and in the treatment of the injured athlete. The main injuries in terms of muscle, tendon and ligament will be studied and the main means of recovery in each of the phases of recovery from the effort. Within the subject there is a practical content where sports massage techniques and functional bandages will be developed.

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 from sexist, racist, homophobic, transphobic and discriminatory attitudes, whether towards students or teachers. We trust that together we can create a safe space where we can make mistakes and learn without having to suffer the prejudices of others.

Contents

Topic 1. Main muscle injuries in sports. Diagnosis and physiotherapy treatment.
1.1. Practical approach to muscle injuries.

Topic 2. Main tendon injuries in sports. Diagnosis and physiotherapy treatment.
2.1. Practical approach to tendon injuries.

Topic 3. Main ligament injuries in sport. Diagnosis and physiotherapy treatment.
3.1. Practical approach to ACL injuries, LLI, groin pain and painful shoulder.

Topic 4. Injury risk factors.
4.1. Practical approach to injury risk factors in sport.

Subject 5. Measures of recovery of the effort.
5.1. Specific sports massage techniques.

Topic 6. Functional and neuromuscular bandages in sports applied to the lower extremities, upper extremities and spine.

Activities and evaluation system

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

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

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

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.

Attendance and rules of conduct: Attendance in 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 to facilitate and carry out the practical procedures in a correct way, it will be necessary to wear appropriate clothing such as shorts and a top, considering that in many situations the anatomical region evaluated will have to be stripped of clothing to to be able to observe and feel 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.

Any form of academic fraud will be sanctioned in accordance with the school's assessment regulations. If signs of fraud are detected, including the improper use of generative artificial intelligence tools, the subject's teaching staff may
call the student for an individual interview with the aim of verifying their authorship. The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in this subject is regulated in the Learning Plan. It must be consulted to find out the specific conditions of use.

Bibliography

Basic

Balius Matas, Ramón and Pedret, Carles. Muscular injuries in sport. Madrid: Médica panamericana, cop. 2013

Roald, Bahr. Sports injuries: diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation. Buenos Aires etc. : Editorial Médica Panamericana, cop. 2007

Toni Bové. Functional Vendaje. Barcelona: Elsevier, cop. 2016