- Docente: Giorgia Errani
- Credits: 3
- Language: Italian
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
- Campus: Bologna
- Corso: First cycle degree programme (L) in Physiotherapy (cod. 8476)
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from Oct 14, 2025 to Dec 01, 2025
Learning outcomes
At the end of the module the student has the ability to apply knowledge and understanding of the main models of interpretation of motor development, motor behavior of the child and its variability. It identifies the preventive and rehabilitative needs of the child affected by the main pathologies of the developmental age through the various evaluation methods. Knows the tools that can be used to achieve the identified objectives. Can plan and execute interventions aimed at satisfying the aforementioned needs.
Course contents
- The physiological development of the child
- The "pediatric" physiotherapist"
- The preterm infant
- Infantile Cerebral Palsy
- Neuromuscular Diseases
- Evaluation and treatment of the most frequent orthopedic pathologies in the developmental age: Myogenic torticollis and positional torticollis; Plagiocephaly; Congenital clubfoot; Brachial plexus injuries
- Main genetic and chromosomal syndromes of physiotherapy interest
Readings/Bibliography
- T.B. Brazelton "Il bambino da 0 a 3 anni", Edizioni Rizzoli.
- Ferrari A.,Cioni G. "Le forme spastiche della Paralisi Cerebrale Infantile", Edizioni Springer
- Cioni G., Ferrari A., "Le forme discinetiche delle P.C.I", Editore del Cerro.
- P.Giannoni, L.Zerbino, "Fuori schema. Manuale per il trattamento delle paralisi cerebrali infantili", Edizione Springer
Teaching methods
Frontal lessons. Viewing power-point presentations and photo and video material. Discussion of cases and possible group work. Practise.
Assessment methods
A 30-minute written exam consists of three open-ended questions (maximum 5 points for each complete answer) and 15 multiple-choice questions (1 point for each correct answer, 0 points for each incorrect or unanswered question). Excellent marks will be awarded to exams that include answers to open-ended questions using technical/professional language and relevant connections between the various topics covered in class.
Results will be published on Alma Esami.
Teaching tools
PowerPoint presentations, video clinical cases and practical tests.
Office hours
See the website of Giorgia Errani