75303 - Manual Therapy - (RN)

Learning outcomes

At the end of the module the student has the knowledge and the ability to understand the general principles of manual therapy. He develops the ability to perform a thorough assessment, design a treatment, and perform the necessary manual therapy techniques.

Course contents

Given the nature of the activities and teaching methods adopted, attendance in this educational activity requires all students to complete the specific health and safety training modules related to study, work, and clinical placement environments, delivered both online and in person.

The course syllabus is developed collaboratively and through ongoing consultation with the other lecturers of the Integrated Course, with the aim of avoiding overlap and repetition of content.

Introduction to the Principles of Manual Therapy

Clinical Reasoning in Manual Therapy and Hypothesis Categories
Pain and its mechanisms
Precautions and Contraindications (Red Flags, Yellow Flags)
Movement (Grades of Motion / Movement Diagram)
Assessment
Treatment

Recording of Outcome Measures

Differential Tests

Non-specific Low Back Pain
Clinical Presentation / Assessment / Treatment

Practical:
Assessment and treatment of the main regions of the spine
Upper limb
Lower limb
Principles of clinical neurodynamics.

Education for Sustainable Development Goals.
Good Health and Well-being
Quality Education
Gender Equality
Reduced Inequalities

Administration of the questionnaire to evaluate students’ opinions on teaching activities and the services provided, through the dedicated online portal, ensuring complete anonymity of responses.

Readings/Bibliography

The bibliography below includes recommended readings and additional resources for further study of the subject. These readings are not required for examination preparation.

Teaching materials are provided through the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) platform.

 

Barbari V, Dalla Sciatica al mal di schiena. Guida alla gestione di sindromi radicolari, stenosi e low back pain, FisioScience, 2023.

Barbari, Rampone, Segato, Casi clinici in fisioterapia muscoloscheletrica. Guida al ragionamento clinico attraverso casi clinici, FisioScience, 2021.

Banks K, Hengeveld E. Manipolazioni periferiche di Maitland Quarta Edizione, Elsevier Masson, 2007.

Butler, D.S., Explain Pain, Noigroup Publications, 2003.

Butler, D.S., The Sensitive Nervous System, Noigroup Publications - 2000.

Butler, D.S., The Neurodynamic Techniques, Neuro Orthopedic Institute Australasia, First edition 2005 - Reprinted 2008, 2010.

Butler, D.S., Mobilizzazione del Sistema Nervoso, Masson, 2001.

Goodman, Snyder, Differential Diagnosis for Physical Therapists, Screening for Referral, Saunders Elsevier, 2007.

Greenhalgh, Sue, Selfe, James, Red Flags II, Churchill Livingstone Elsevier, 2010.

Greenhalgh, Sue, Selfe, James Red Flags, Churchill Livingstone Elsevier, 2006.

Jeffrey D Boyling, Gwendolyn A Jull, Grieve's Modern Manual Therapy, The vertebral columns, Elsevier - Reprinted 2009

Klinische Muster in der Manuellen Therapie, Thieme, 2011.

Shacklock, M Clinical Neurodynamics - A new system of musculoskeletal treatment, Elsevier, 2005.

Von Piekartz, H. J. M. Craniofacial Pain, Butterworth Heinemann Elsevier, 2007.

Von Piekartz, H. J. M. , Bryden, Lynn, Craniofacial Dysfunction & Pain,Butterworth Heinemann Elsevier - First published 2001, Reprinted 2006.

Teaching methods

Teaching methods of face-to-face lessons:

Passive and active didactic approaches will be alternated (Lectures, Practical Exercises, Problem Solving, Problem based learning, Simulations, Role playing, Clinical cases, Brainstorming, group work). Clinical cases.

All lessons will be held face to face, unless otherwise indicated by the Degree Council.

Given the nature of the activities and teaching methods adopted, attendance in this educational activity requires completion of Modules 1 and 2 in e-learning mode and participation in Module 3 of the specific training programme on health and safety in study environments. Information regarding the dates and attendance arrangements for Module 3 can be found in the dedicated section of the Degree Programme website.

Assessment methods

The examination is practical.

It consists of the performance of three practical techniques.

Assessment criteria and grading scale:

The purpose of the practical examination is to assess the student's ability to apply the knowledge acquired and to perform the necessary logical and deductive reasoning in practice.

Final grade scale:

For each of the three tasks, the instructor will assign a score out of 30 points (based on the student's positioning, patient positioning, hand placement, and application of forces), allowing the achievement of the maximum score of 30 cum laude.

The final score will be based on the average of the scores obtained in the individual tasks.

Preparation covering a very limited number of topics addressed during the course, with analytical ability emerging only with the instructor's guidance, and overall correct use of language → 18–19;

Preparation covering a limited number of topics addressed during the course, with autonomous analytical ability only on purely procedural issues, and correct use of language → 20–24;

Preparation covering a broad range of topics addressed during the course, ability to make autonomous choices in critical analysis, and mastery of specific terminology → 25–29;

Substantially comprehensive preparation on the topics addressed during the course, ability to make autonomous choices in critical analysis and integration of concepts, full mastery of specific terminology, and strong argumentation and self-reflection skills → 30–30 cum laude.

The instructor may decide to increase the number of tasks administered in order to improve the accuracy of the assessment.

The grade is entered into AlmaEsami on the same day, allowing the Integrated Course Coordinator to proceed with the official registration of grades once all required assessments have been completed.

The contribution of this course assessment to the final grade of the Integrated Course is determined by the Integrated Course Coordinator.

Students with Specific Learning Disorders (SLD) or temporary or permanent disabilities are advised to contact the relevant University Office in advance (https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/it ). The Office will propose any necessary accommodations for eligible students. Such accommodations must be submitted to the instructor for approval at least 15 days in advance. The instructor will evaluate their appropriateness in relation to the learning objectives of the course.

Teaching tools

Laptops

Video projector

Whiteboard and markers

Skeleton

Physiotherapy beds

Other

Office hours

See the website of Daniele Romani