76090 - Foot Rehabilitation

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of the course, the student possesses the basic knowledge for an evaluation of patients with orthopedic diseases in the rehabilitation setting; is able to perform gait analysis; is able to evaluate and carry out a treatment plan for the ankle and foot district.

Course contents

Gait analysis

Functional gait assessment
Baropodometry

Flatfoot and hollow foot
Principles of reeducation and prevention
Foot orthotics
Postural reeducation

Foot reeducation of the elderly
Aetiopathogenesis foot pain syndromes in the elderly
Clinical-functional assessment
Re-educational protocol

Readings/Bibliography

Basaglia N, Rehabilitation medicine - Physical medicine and rehabilitation - Principles and practice, Idelson Gnocchi


For further study:


Andreoli E, Arioli G, Berti L, Galletti L. The rheumatic foot multidisciplinary approach, Piccin 2022

Teaching methods

Lectures with slides and video support
In-depth lectures with clinical examples and classroom discussion

Assessment methods

The final examination consists of an oral test in which the student will mainly discuss a topic from the program. As part of the interview, questions will also be asked to test the student's degree of in-depth knowledge of the proposed topic and other topics in the program, critical ability to connect different knowledge with each other, and achievement of an organic understanding of the topics covered in class.


The exam will be considered passed if the student has demonstrated sufficient knowledge in each topic.


The student's achievement of an organic understanding of the topics covered in class, combined with their critical use, the ability to make connections, and the demonstration of possession of a mastery of expression and specific language will be evaluated with grades of excellence. The criterion for integrating the grade into the final overall assessment of the IC involves the mathematical average of the grades obtained in the teachings that make up the IC.

Grading of final grade:


Preparation on a very limited number of topics covered in the course and ability to analyze emerging only with the help of the lecturer, expression in overall correct language → 18-19;
Preparation on a limited number of topics covered in the course and ability to analyze independently only on purely executive issues, expression in correct language → 20-24;
Preparation on a large number of topics covered in the course, ability to make autonomous choices of critical analysis, mastery of specific terminology → 25-29;
Substantially comprehensive preparation on topics covered in the course, ability to make autonomous choices of critical analysis and linking, full mastery of specific terminology and ability to argue and self-reflect → 30-30L


Students with temporary or permanent learning disorders and disabilities are asked to contact the dedicated office (https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/it/per-studenti) as soon as possible so that appropriate compensatory measures can be agreed upon. The request should be submitted in advance (15 days before the exam date) to the teacher, who will assess the appropriateness of the measures taking into account the learning objectives.

Teaching tools

Power Point and instructional video projections will be made during the lectures. Lecture materials deemed useful for preparation and supplementary purposes will be put online on the University platforms or are available from the lecturer.

Office hours

See the website of Lisa Berti

See the website of Antonio Mazzotti