- Docente: Maria Gabriella Martorelli
- Credits: 2
- Language: Italian
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
- Campus: Bologna
- Corso: First cycle degree programme (L) in Physiotherapy (cod. 8476)
Course contents
PROGRAMME
- The lymphatic circulation (anatomy and physiology of the lymphatic system)
- Frank-Starling's Law
- Lipedema
- Lymphoedema
- Lymphoedema pathology
Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD):
- Indications and contraindications
- Complementary therapies to MLD: physical therapies, compression therapy, weight management, physical activity
- Elastic compression bandages
Practical Part:
- Manual lymphatic drainage (with or without lymph nodes) and bandaging
- Demonstration and hands-on session of manual lymphatic drainage of: chest, back, buttocks, face, neck, upper and lower limbs
-Lymphotaping (indications and contraindications)
Demonstration and application practice
Teaching methods
Lectures with access to individual PCs, supervised practical part with student involvement
Assessment methods
Pratical and theoretical assessment during the course
Teaching tools
PCs and projector
In consideration of the types of activities and teaching methods adopted, the frequency of this training activity requires all students to carry out specific training modules on safety and health in the study / work placements provided both electronically and in person.
Students with learning disorders and\or temporary or permanent disabilities: please, contact the office responsible (https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/en/for-students ) as soon as possible so that they can propose acceptable adjustments. The request for adaptation must be submitted in advance (15 days before the exam date) to the lecturer, who will assess the appropriateness of the adjustments, taking into account the teaching objectives.”
Office hours
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