- Docente: Daniele Tosarelli
- Credits: 2
- Language: Italian
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
- Campus: Bologna
- Corso: First cycle degree programme (L) in Physiotherapy (cod. 8476)
Learning outcomes
At the end of the module the student has the knowledge and the capacity to apply understanding of the principles of physical therapy, massage manual, through detailed knowledge of therapeutic indications and contraindications.
Course contents
MASSOTHERAPY
1. The manual massage
neurophysiological principles and mechanical effects of action, indications, contraindications
maneuvers of massage, touch, rubbing, kneading, friction, percussions, vibrations.
Application of maneuvers in various parts of the body.
2. Manual lymph drainage according to Vodder
theory and physiological basis of lymph drainage
elements of anatomy and physiology of the lymphatic system.
Technical and application of lymphatic drainage from different tissues.
Indications and contraindications of lymphatic drainage.
3. The connective tissue massage
neurophysiological basis of connective tissue massage according to Dicke, distribution of dermatomes
indication and contraindication of connective tissue massage.
PHYSICAL THERAPY
INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW
THERMOTHERAPY
Superficial Thermotherapy
Infrared and Paraffin
Deep thermotherapy
Short wave diathermy, microwave diathermy and Ultrasound
CRYOTHERAPY
ELECTROTHERAPY
Continue current, Jonophoresis, Jontoforesi and Electroplating.
Variable currents, Unidirectional, Alternate.
ACTION EXCITO-MOTORY OF VARIABLE CURRENTS.
ELECTROSTIMOLATION OF INNERVATED AND DENERVATED MUSCLE.
ANALGESIC ACTION OF VARIABLE CURRENTS
T.E.N.S., Diadynamic and Interference
MAGNETOTHERAPY
LASER THERAPY
FES (Functional Electro Stimulation)
Readings/Bibliography
Zati A., Valent A.; Terapia fisica. Nuove tecnologie in Medicina Riabilitativa, Edizioni Minerva Medica, Torino 2006
Il linfodrenaggio manuale secondo il metodo Vodder. Denisa Giardini. BCM Editrice
Il masssaggio connettivale, E. Dicke
Teaching methods
Theoretical and practical lessons divided between lectures and practical exercises in classroom with massage tables.
Students are encouraged to bring massage oil, towel and comfortable clothing.
Assessment methods
Check theory and practice on the topics covered
Teaching tools
PC, projector
handouts
Office hours
See the website of Daniele Tosarelli