39151 - Massage and Physical Therapy (RN)

Learning outcomes

At the end of the module the student possesses the knowledge and ability to apply applied understanding of the principles of physical therapy and manual massage, through a precise knowledge of therapeutic indications and contraindications.

Course contents

MANUAL MASSAGE AND PHYSICAL THERAPY PROGRAM
GENERAL INFORMATION AND HISTORICAL NOTES
EFFECTS OF MANUAL MASSAGE
CONTRAINDICATIONS OF MASSAGE
GENERAL MASSAGE TECHNIQUE IN ITS PRACTICAL EXECUTION
FUNDAMENTAL MASSAGE SKILLS
SUBSTANCES USED IN MASSAGE
MASSAGE OF THE WHOLE SPINAL COLUMN
LOWER LIMBS MASSAGE
UPPER LIMBS MASSAGE
ABDOMEN MASSAGE
SPORTS AND DRAINING MASSAGE
PRINCIPLES OF INSTRUMENTAL PHYSICAL THERAPY
GENERAL INFORMATION AND HISTORICAL NOTES
INDICATIONS AND CONTRAINDICATIONS OF INSTRUMENTAL PHYSICAL THERAPY
LASER THERAPY
TECARTHERAPY
MAGNETOTHERPY
ULTRASOUND

 

 

Readings/Bibliography

TERAPIA FISICA Nuove tecnologie in Medicina Riabilitativa, Alessandro Zati-Alessandro Valent, Edizioni Minerva Medica,Torino,2006

Massoterapia. Chinesiologia, manovre e applicazioni terapeutiche. Mary Beth Braun-Stephanie J.Simonson; Ediz illustrata; Edra, 2015

Fondamenti clinici della Massoterapia. Anatomia integrata e trattamento; James H. Clay-David M. Pounds; Piccin; 2009

Teaching methods

Lectures (slides and videos)


Practical demonstrations of the different massage techniques and manual skills on the different areas of the body

Assessment methods

Oral-practical verification on the topics cove

In consideration of the types of activities and teaching methods adopted, the attendance of this training activity requires all students to carry out modules 1 and 2 in e-learning mode and to participate in the third specific training module on safety and health in places of study / internship

The use of AI is prohibited. Any use constitutes a violation of academic integrity

 

 

Teaching tools

Slide, video, support material

 Students with learning disabilities and temporary or permanent disabilities are encouraged to contact the dedicated office (https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/it/per-studenti) as soon as possible to discuss appropriate compensatory measures. The request must be submitted in advance (15 days before the exam date) to the instructor, who will evaluate the appropriateness of the measures, taking into account the learning objectives.

Office hours

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