22120 - FUNDAMENTALS OF PHYSIOTHERAPY

Subject type: Mandatory

Coordinator: Montserrat Girabent Farrés

Trimester: Second term

Credits: 10

Academic year: 2020

Teaching course: 1

• Catalan
• Spanish

  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 (6 ECTS credits): passive kinesitherapy and massage therapy

This subject has methodological and digital resources to make possible its continuity in non-contact mode in the case of being necessary for reasons related to the Covid-19. This will facilitate the achievement of the knowledge and skills specified in this teaching plan.

However, in relation to those practical contents of the subject in which the acquisition of procedural and attitudinal skills by students is essential, it can be considered, if the health situation requires it, the partial and temporary suspension of this with the consequent postponement in its continuity until the health situation allows it.

LO20.Identify the main physical agents used in physiotherapy interventions. Classify them according to their effect and importance and establish the order of priorities in their therapeutic application.

LO21. Analyze the patient's expectations regarding their evolution, demand and needs

LO22.Elaborate the intervention protocol based on the joint negotiation between the therapist and the patient

LO23. Carry out a physiotherapy diagnosis to determine the deficiencies, limitations on activity and restrictions on participation that will require a specific Physiotherapy intervention.

LO25.Learn the basics of Physiotherapy in musculoskeletal pathologies, specific evaluation of musculoskeletal dysfunctions. Main intervention techniques. Classification based on its physical principles and effects on the body

LO27. Interact with medical professionals to gain therapeutic efficacy. Develops joint intervention objectives

Theoretical block:

• Fundamentals of Physiotherapy

Topic 1: Conceptual bases and skills in physiotherapy and code of ethics. 

Topic 2: Historical references in physiotherapy 

Topic 3: Institutionalization in physiotherapy and fields of action 

Topic 4: Institutional organization in physiotherapy 

Topic 5: Introduction to scientific evidence in physiotherapy 

Topic 6: Interview in physiotherapy, verbal communication (ROMP-P) 

Item 7: Clinical history in physiotherapy 

Item 8: International classification in physiotherapy and diseases (diagnoses and procedures) 

Seminar: Disability, handicap, health and illness

• Physiotherapy procedures

Topic 1: Kinesiology 

Topic 2: Kinesitherapy 

Topic 3: Massage therapy  

Topic 4: Ergonomics and Postural Hygiene 

Topic 5: Thermotherapy 

Topic 6: Cryotherapy 

Topic 7: Hydrotherapy 

Topic 8: Electrotherapy 

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

MD1. Expository method or master class: to transmit knowledge and to activate the cognitive processes of the student by means of a unidirectional learning
MD2. Case study: acquiring learning through the analysis of real or simulated cases
MD3. Solving exercises and problems: exercising, rehearsing and putting into practice previous knowledge
MD4. Problem-based learning (PBL): developing active knowledge through problem solving
MD5. Project-oriented learning: carrying out a project to solve a problem, applying skills and knowledge acquired
MD6. Cooperative learning: fostering active and meaningful knowledge in a cooperative way

Theoretical block:

Practical block Massage therapy:

Practical block Passive kinesitherapy:

The final grade of the course will consist of the three blocks with the following weighting: 40% the theoretical block, 30% practical block of massage therapy and 30% practical block of passive kinesitherapy. It will be mandatory to take the final exam for each block.

To pass the course, you must pass the three specific blocks separately.

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. ”

Recovery period

Students will have the option to retake the course when they have taken the final exam in each of the blocks and have passed the course.

Continuous evaluation will not be retrievable.

The grades obtained in the continuous assessment will be kept as part of the final grade of the subject, both passed and not passed, in order to preserve the criteria of continuous assessment, maintaining the same weighting as in the first. call.

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.

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