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B3_F That students have the ability to gather and interpret relevant data (usually within their area of study), to make judgments that incorporate a reflection on relevant social, scientific and ethical issues
E2_F Know and understand the sciences, models, techniques and instruments on which physiotherapy is based, articulated and developed
E3_F Know and understand the methods, procedures and physiotherapeutic actions, aimed both at the actual therapy to be applied in the clinic for re-education or functional recovery, as well as carrying out activities aimed at promoting and maintaining health
E7_F Design the physiotherapy intervention plan according to criteria of adequacy, validity and efficiency
T2_F Demonstrate ability to organize and plan
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:
Methodologies |
Hours |
Master class |
35 |
Work in group |
20 |
Group tutoring |
3 |
Individual work |
15 |
Regulated practices |
52.5 |
Personal study |
124.5 |
Total |
250 |
Theoretical block:
Topic 1: History and background of physiotherapy
1.1. Primitive world
1.2. Eastern civilizations
1.3. Greece and Rome
1.4. Middle Ages
1.5. Renaissance
1.6. S.VIII and IXI
1.7. XNUMXth century
Topic 2: Birth of the profession
2.1. Physiotherapy as a profession
Topic 3: Conceptual bases of physiotherapy
3.1. Definitions
Topic 4: Areas of action of physiotherapy
4.1. Functions of the physiotherapist
4.2. Fields of action of the physiotherapist
Topic 5: The diagnosis of physiotherapy
5.1. Specific language of physiotherapy
Topic 6: General principles of application of physiotherapy
Topic 7: Theory of human communication
7.1. Verbal communication
7.2. Verbal communication
7.3. Non-verbal communication
Item 8: Physiotherapy based on scientific evidence
Topic 9: The interview in physiotherapy
Item 10: The method of intervention in physiotherapy
10.1. Valuation
10.2. Data analysis
10.3. Planning a physiotherapy program
10.4. Application of the physiotherapy program
10.5. Evaluation of the physiotherapy program
Item 11: The record of physiotherapy
Topic 12: The physiotherapy report
Item 13: Ethics of the profession
Topic 1: Kinesiology
1.1. Concept of kinesiology. Dynamic and static
1.2. Mechanical definition of the musculoskeletal system
1.3. Muscle contraction
1.4. Concept of muscle activity; joint balance and muscle balance
Topic 2: Massage therapy
2.1. Definition
2.2. Brief History of Massage Therapy
2.3. Effects of massage therapy
2.4. Classification of the type of massage
2.5. Indications and contraindications
Topic 3: Kinesitherapy
3.1. Concepts
3.2. Mechanisms of manual therapy
3.3. Passive kinesitherapy
3.4. Active kinesitherapy
Topic 4: Theoretical bases of stretching
4.1. Definition-concept of flexibility and stretching
4.2. Physiological principles of stretching
4.3. Techniques. Indications-contraindications
Topic 5: Theoretical bases of ergonomics
5.1. Concept of ergonomics
5.2. Classifications
5.3. Ergonomic intervention factors
5.4. Postural changes
Topic 6: Electrotherapy, Thermotherapy and Cryotherapy
6.1. Definition
6.2. Indications - contraindications
Topic 7: Theoretical bases of Hydrotherapy / Aquatic Physiotherapy
7.1. Definition - History
7.2. Indications - contraindications
7.3. Assessment of the facility and the patient
7.4. The aquatic physiotherapy session
Topic 8: Free topic
Practical block:
Topic 1: Generalities of massage therapy
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
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
Topic 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
Topic 3: Passive kinesitherapy applied to the lower extremity
3.1. Passive mobilizations 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
Activities |
Lectures based on the teacher's explanation. |
Carrying out and presenting group work. Cooperative learning activities, reading analysis, discussion stimulation and case study. |
Group tutoring in the classroom |
Carrying out individual work |
Practices carried out in specific classrooms |
Problem solving, bibliographic research, and personal study |
Theoretical block:
Evaluation activity |
Weighting |
Assessed skills |
Individual work (continuous assessment) |
20% |
CB3, E2, E3, E7, T2 |
Group work (continuous assessment) |
20% |
CB3, E2, E3, E7, T2 |
Theoretical exam |
60% |
CB3, E2, E3, E7, T2 |
Note: in order to be able to average the grades, all the activities must be presented. It is a prerequisite to pass the final exam
Practical block Massage therapy:
Evaluation activity |
Weighting |
Assessed skills |
Individual work (continuous assessment) |
50% |
CB3, E2, E3, E7, T2 |
Theoretical-practical exam |
50% |
CB3, E2, E3, E7, T2 |
Note: in order to be able to average the grades, all the activities must be presented. It is a prerequisite to pass the final exam.
Practical block Passive kinesitherapy:
Evaluation activity |
Weighting |
Assessed skills |
Continuous assessment (group work and follow-up) |
50% |
CB3, E2, E3, E7, T2 |
Theoretical-practical exam |
50% |
CB3, E2, E3, E7, T2 |
Note: in order to be able to average the grades, all the activities must be presented. It is a prerequisite to pass the final practical exam.
The final grade of the course will consist of the three blocks with the following weighting: 40% theoretical block, 30% practical block of massage therapy and 30% practical block of passive kinesitherapy.
To pass the course, you must pass the three specific blocks separately.
It is an essential requirement to attend 80% of each of the practical blocks; the fact of not fulfilling this requirement does not allow the realization of the final examination and as a consequence the subject will be suspended in all its blocks and will have to retake the next course.
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.
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