General information


Subject type: Mandatory

Coordinator: Sara González Millán

Trimester: First term

Credits: 4

Teaching staff: 

Rachel Munoz Castro
Arnau Gustems Morral 

Teaching languages


  • Catalan
  • Spanish

Skills


Basic skills
  • B2_F That students know how to apply their knowledge to their job or vocation in a professional way and have the skills that are usually demonstrated by developing and defending arguments and solving problems within their area of ​​study

     

  • B4_F That students can convey information, ideas, problems and solutions to both specialized and non-specialized audiences

     

  • B2. Apply their knowledge to their work or vocation in a professional way and possess the skills that are usually demonstrated through the elaboration and defense of arguments and problem solving within their area of ​​study.

  • B4 That students can convey information, ideas, problems and solutions to both specialized and non-specialized audiences

Specific skills
  • E5_F Assess the functional status of the patient, considering the physical, psychological and social aspects

     

  • E6_F Assess the diagnosis of physiotherapy care according to internationally recognized standards and validation instruments

     

  • E7_F Design the physiotherapy intervention plan according to criteria of adequacy, validity and efficiency

     

  • E8_F Execute, direct and coordinate the physiotherapy intervention plan, using its own therapeutic tools and taking into account the individuality of the user

     

  • E9_F Evaluate the evolution of the results obtained with the treatment in relation to the objectives set

     

  • E16_F Ability to carry out physiotherapeutic interventions based on comprehensive health care that involves multiprofessional cooperation, integration of processes and continuity of care

     

Transversal competences
  • T2_F Demonstrate ability to organize and plan

     

  • T3_F The student must be able to develop skills in interpersonal relationships and be able to work within an intra and interdisciplinary team

     

Description


In order to be able to take this subject, it will be necessary to have passed the subjects of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy and Musculoskeletal Pathology.

Spinal pain is one of the main causes of sick leave and disability in our society. For this reason, it is necessary to have specific training aimed at acquiring skills that allow the correct evaluation and application of therapeutic procedures aimed at the prevention and treatment of spinal pathologies and dysfunctions.
This subject presents two different parts that give an analytical and global approach to the therapeutic approach to physiotherapy in pathologies and spinal injuries. The general objective of the subject is for students to develop the necessary procedural skills to be able to make a correct application of the analytical techniques of mobilization in the different segments of the spine. Likewise,
they will also integrate the holistic or global vision, related to the treatment and evaluation of the main postural alterations.

 

Learning outcomes


- Applies advanced manual and instrumental techniques for the treatment of musculoskeletal dysfunctions. Evaluation of results and adverse effects.

 

- Analyze the effects produced by the interventions. It evaluates benefits and risks and establishes an intervention criterion based on the priorities and effects pursued.

 

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

 

- Apply technologies for patient assessment. It incorporates new measuring instruments that facilitate the objectification of interventions. Participates in the validation of assessment tools for incorporation into clinical practice.

 

- Carry out the diagnosis of specific physiotherapy for each of the clinical specialties in order to determine the dysfunctions and disabilities that will require a specific physiotherapy intervention.

Working methodology


Expository class sessions based on the teacher's explanation.

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

Continuous evaluation of the contents of the subject.

Carrying out group work.

 

 

 

Contents


 

Manual spinal therapy:


1. Pelvic girdle:
1.1. Biomechanics of sacroiliac joints
1.2. Sacroiliac pathomechanics
1.3. Functional assessment of sacroiliac mobility 
1.4. Manual techniques of passive sacroiliac mobilization


2. Lumbar spine:
2.1. Lumbar spine biomechanics
2.2. Lumbar pathomechanics
2.3. Functional assessment of lumbar mobility
2.4. Manual soft tissue treatment techniques
2.5. Manual techniques of passive lumbar mobilization

 

3. Thoracic spine:
3.1. Spine biomechanics
3.2. Dorsal pathomechanics
3.3. Functional assessment of thoracic mobility
3.4. Manual treatment techniques in soft tissues

3.5. Manual techniques of passive thoracic mobilization


4. Cervical spine
4.1. Cervical spine biomechanics
4.2. Cervical pathomechanics
4.3. Functional assessment of cervical mobility 
4.4. Manual soft tissue treatment techniques
4.5. Manual techniques of passive cervical mobilization

 

Active spinal therapy:

1. Body awareness:
1.1. Breathing
1.2. Movement
1.3. Relaxation

2. Global stretches:
2.1. Myofascial chains
2.2. Myofascial Foam Roller Release

3. Muscle work:
3.1. fitball
3.2. Theraband

3.3. Medicinal ball

Learning activities


 

Activity

Hours

Skills

 Work in group

 10

 B2, T2, T3,

  Group tutoring

 2

 B2, T3, E16

  Individual work

 5

 B2, B4, E6,

  Individual tutoring

 3

 E5, E6, E7

  Regulated practices

 35

 E5, E6, E7, E8, E9, E16

  Personal study

 45

 B2, T2, E5, E7

  Total

 100

 

Evaluation system


This subject will be evaluated following the indicators detailed in the following table:

Evaluation activity

Weighting

Assessed skills

 Presentation of group work

 20%

 B2, B4, T2, T3, E16

 Continuous individual evaluation

 20%

 B2, B4, E6, E7

 Theoretical exam  30%  B2, B4, E7, E8, E9, T2

 Practical exam

 30%

 B4,T2, E5, E6,E7,E8, E9

 

The final grade of this subject will be calculated by the sum of the final grade of both blocks that make it up, each of the blocks will represent 50% of the final grade of the subject, both of which must be passed.

In order to average the grades, all activities must be presented. It will be an indispensable requirement to pass the practical final exam of the manual therapy part and the theoretical exam of the active part.

It should be noted that each block will have a specific evaluation process which is detailed below:

Manual spinal therapy:

Continuous individual assessment that will account for 20% of the final grade of this block.

Final practical assessment that will represent 80% of the final grade of this block.

Active spinal therapy:

Presentation of a group work that will account for 40% of the final grade of this block.

Final practical assessment that will represent 60% of the final grade of this block.

Note: According to current regulations, only those students who have obtained a failing grade in any of the two blocks that make up the subject will be able to take the resit exam. The qualifications obtained the ordinary call, related to the presentation of group work and continuous evaluation will be kept as part of the final grade of the subject that will maintain the weighting criteria already indicated and established in the initial assessment of the subject, therefore, they will not be able to recover.

It is essential to attend 80% of each block, otherwise you will not be able to take the final exam and as a result the subject will be suspended in all its blocks. You will have to retake the next course.

 

 

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Basic

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Maitland GD, Hengeveld E, Banks K, Englisg K. Maitland´s vertebral manipulation. 7th .: Ed Elsevier; 2005.

Complementary

Bienfait, M. Postural Reeducation through manual therapies. 3rd edition. Barcelona: Paidotribo; 2005.

Denys-Struyf, G. The Handbook of the Mezierist. 3rd edition. Barcelona: Paidotribo; 2004.

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

Igual, C .; Muñoz, E .; Aramburu, C .; General physiotherapy: kinesitherapy. Madrid: Ed. Synthesis, 1999.

Kapandji, IA Notebooks of joint physiology III. 6th edition. Barcelona: Ed.Panamericana; 2006.

Busquet, L. The muscular chains. Volume I. 6ª edition. Barcelona: Paidotribo; 2002.

Genot, Neiger, Pierron, Péninou. Kinesioterapia.Tomos I, II, III, IV. Madrid: Ed. Panamericana; 1988.

Cook, C. Hegedus, E. Orthopedic physical examination tests: an evidence-based approach. England: Ed. Pearson; 2014

Gomariz, JR. Stretching muscle chains. Barcelona: Ed. The March hare; 2005.