General information


Subject type: Mandatory

Coordinator: Sara González Millán

Trimester: Second term

Credits: 10

Teaching staff: 

Luciana Moizé Arcone
Anabel Casanovas Alvarez 
Estefania Casas Patarro 
Esther Wall Gimeno 
Rachel Munoz Castro 
Vanesa Rodriguez Salés 

Teaching languages


  • Catalan
  • Spanish

Skills


Basic skills
  • 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

     

Specific skills
  • 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

     

Transversal competences
  • T2_F Demonstrate ability to organize and plan

     

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 (6 ECTS credits): passive kinesitherapy and massage therapy

Learning outcomes


  • 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.
  • Analyzes the patient's expectations regarding their evolution, demand and needs
  • Develops the intervention protocol based on the joint negotiation between the therapist and the patient
  • Perform physiotherapy diagnosis to determine deficiencies, activity limitations, and participation restrictions that will require specific Physiotherapy intervention
  • Learn the basics of Physiotherapy in musculoskeletal disorders, specific assessment of musculoskeletal dysfunctions. Main intervention techniques. Classification according to its physical principles and effects on the body
  • Interacts with medical professionals to gain therapeutic efficacy. Develops joint intervention objectives

Working methodology


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

Contents


Theoretical block:

  • Fundamentals of Physiotherapy

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

  

  • Physiotherapy procedures

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:

  • Massage therapy

Topic 1: Generalities of massage therapy

  1. 1. Hygiene standards
  2. 1. 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

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

Learning activities


 

 

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

Evaluation system


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.

 

REFERENCES


Basic

Alcántara, S .; Hernandez, MA .; Ortega, E .; Sanmartin, MV. Fundamentals of physiotherapy. Ed. Synthesis.

Igual, C .; Muñoz, E .; Aramburu, C .; General physiotherapy: kinesitherapy. Madrid: Ed. Synthesis

Torres, M; Salvat, I. Guide to massage therapy for physiotherapists. Editorial Paramericana, 2006.

Clay, J. Basic therapeutic massage. LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS AND WILKINS. WOLTERS KLUWER HEALTH, 2008

Biriukov, A. Sports massage. Paidotribo, 2007

Fernández de las Peñas, C .; Melián Ortiz, A. Kinesitherapy. Physiological bases and practical application. Elsevier.

Fritz, S. Advanced massage guide for pain control. Ed.Masson, 2014

Genot, Neiger, Pierron, Péninou. Kinesiotherapy. Volumes I, II, III, IV. Madrid: Ed. Panamericana. 1988

Güeita, J; Alonso, M; Fernández, C. Aquatic Therapy. Elsevier, 2015

Sagrera Ferrándiz, J. Chiromassage: technique and sensitivity. Meteora 2008

Ferrer Anglada, J. Advanced massage: assessment and approach of soft tissue dysfunctions. Masson, 2011

Complementary

Dvorak, J .; Dvorak, V. Manual Medicine: Diagnosis (vol. 1) Treatment (vol. 2). Ed. Scribe, 2nd Edition.1993

Cameron, M. Physical Agents in Rehabilitation: from research to practice. Elsevier, 2013 (4th edition)

Hainaut, K. Introduction to biomechanics. Editorial Jims, Barcelona, ​​1976

Kaltenborn, FM Manual physiotherapy extremities. Madrid: Mc Graw-Hill interamericana.1999

De la Torre, J. Hydrotherapy and balneotherapy techniques. Alcalá Grupo Editorial, 2014.

Kapandji, IA Cuadernos de fisiología articular I. Barcelona: Ed. Masson, 6th edition. 2006

 

Kapandji, IA Notebooks of joint physiology II. Barcelona: Ed. Masson, 6th edition. 2006

Rodrigo, C. Miralles, M. Clinical biomechanics of the locomotor system. Barcelona: ed. Masson, 1998

Vázquez Gallego, J. Professional massage manual. Paidotribo, 2009