22028 - SEMIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY FOR EVALUATION

Subject type: Mandatory

Coordinator: Sara González Millán

Trimester: First term

Credits: 4

• Catalan
• Spanish

The subject of Semiology and technology for evaluation is a compulsory training within the degree of Physiotherapy. It is a theoretical-practical subject.

Physiotherapy care is essential in the different aspects of professional intervention, both when the goal is prevention or when trying to recover or modify an altered bodily function. In this sense, the aim of this subject is for the student to know and understand the process of clinical reasoning in order to make a diagnosis in appropriate physiotherapy. Likewise, the subject aims for the student to know and develop the appropriate skills to be able to carry out the main clinical tests of functional evaluation applied in the most frequent musculoskeletal pathologies; identifying internationally validated and recognized tools and functional balances.

The subject does not require any prerequisite for passing subjects by the student.

• Analyzes the patient's expectations regarding their evolution, demands and needs.

• Establishes the intervention protocol based on the joint negotiation between therapist and patient.

•. Perform the Physiotherapy diagnosis to determine the dysfunctions and disabilities that will require a specific physiotherapy intervention.

• Interacts with other health and physical activity professionals to base an intervention plan based on the specific clinical diagnoses of each of the professions.

• Learn the basics of physiotherapy in musculoskeletal disorders. Specific evaluation of musculoskeletal dysfunctions. Main intervention techniques. Classification based on its physical principles and effects on the body.

Topic 1: Theoretical principles 

1.1. The diagnosis in Physiotherapy

1.2.Generalities about functional exploration

1.3. Theoretical principles of muscle exploration

1.4. Theoretical principles of articular, goniometric exploration

1.5. Functional tests and clinical evaluation

Topic 2: Physical examination and functional evaluation of the scapular waist:

2.1. Palpatory anatomical location of the anatomical reliefs

2.2. Muscle evaluation test of regional muscles

2.3. Joint articular goniometry of the shoulder

2.4. Diagnostic clinical trials in subacromial syndrome and shoulder tendinopathies

Topic 3: Physical examination and functional evaluation of the elbow region

3.1. Palpatory anatomical location of the anatomical reliefs

3.2. Muscle evaluation test of regional muscles

3.3. Elbow goniometry of the elbow

3.4. Diagnostic clinical trials

Item 4: Physical examination and functional evaluation of the wrist and hand

4.1. Palpatory anatomical location of the carpal bones

4.2. Muscle evaluation test of regional muscles

4.3. Joint goniometry of the wrist and fingers

4.4. Diagnostic clinical trials

Item 5: Physical examination and functional evaluation of the pelvis and hip

5.1. Palpatory anatomical location of the anatomical reliefs

5.2. Muscle evaluation test of regional muscles

5.3. Joint goniometry of the hip joint

5.4. Diagnostic clinical trials

Item 6: Physical examination and functional evaluation of the knee

6.1. Palpatory anatomical location of the anatomical reliefs

6.2. Muscle evaluation test of regional muscles

6.3. Articular goniometry of the femoro-tibial joint

6.4. Diagnostic clinical trials

Item 7: Physical examination and functional evaluation of the ankle and foot

7.1. Palpatory anatomical location of the anatomical reliefs

7.2. Muscle evaluation test of regional muscles

7.3. Articular goniometry of the ankle joint

7.4. Diagnostic clinical trials

Expository class sessions based on the teacher's explanation and student practice.

Practices in the specific classrooms carried out between the students in order to develop the practical abilities related to the contents of the subject.

Carrying out group work.  

To pass the subject it is necessary to obtain one rating of 5/10 in the final average of the evaluation.

According to current regulations, only those students who have obtained a grade of suspense during the evaluation of the ordinary period.

The evaluation corresponding to the second call (recovery) will consist of a final practical test where the student will have to demonstrate the acquired procedural competences, as well as the related theoretical knowledge.

In accordance with current regulations, you can only opt for recovery, if it has been suspended the subject. If the rating is Not presented, you will not be eligible for recovery.

Health

Attendance at theoretical and practical classes is compulsory: absenteeism of up to 20% of the total teaching hours is allowed. (which means a total of four classes. The absence of a fifth class will mean the suspension of the ordinary assessment).

Rules of conduct

Class attendance without respecting the basic rules of hygiene and uniformity in dress may be penalized.

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.

Specific criteria of the grade Not Presented

This situation will be considered when the student has not taken a continuous or final assessment test.

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