39151 - Massage and Physical Therapy (BO)

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomesAt the end of this module, students will have acquired knowledge and ability to understand the principles applied to physical therapy and manual massage, Through a precise knowledge of therapeutic indications and contraindications.

Course contents

Massotherapy

 

1. The manual massage neurophysiological principles and mechanical effects of action, indications, contraindications the maneuvers of massage, touching, rubbing, kneading, friction, percussion, vibrations application of the maneuvers in the various body districts 2. Manual lymphatic drainage according to the Vodder method theory and physiological basis of manual lymphatic drainage hints of anatomy and physiology of the lymphatic system techniques and application of lymphatic drainage in the various parts of the body indications and contraindications of lymphatic drainage 3. The connective tissue massage neurophysiological basis of connective tissue massage according to Dicke, subdivision of dermatomes indication and contraindication of connective tissue massage PHYSICAL THERAPY INTRODUCTION AND GENERAL THERMOTHERAPY Superficial thermotherapy Infrared rays and paraffin therapy Deep thermotherapy Short Wave Diathermy, Microwave Diathermy and Ultrasound Therapy CRYOTHERAPY ELECTROTHERAPY Continuous currents, Iontophoresis, Jontophoresis and Galvanization Variable, Unidirectional, Alternate Currents EXCITOMOTOR ACTION OF VARIABLE CURRENTS ELECTROSTIMULATION OF INNERVATED AND DENERVED MUSCLE ANALGESIC ACTION OF VARIABLE CURRENTS T.E.N.S., Diadynamic and Interferential MAGNETOTHERAPY LASER THERAPY FES (Functional Electro Stimulation)

Readings/Bibliography

Zati A., Valent A.; Terapia fisica. Nuove tecnologie in Medicina Riabilitativa, Edizioni Minerva Medica, Torino 2006

Il linfodrenaggio manuale secondo il metodo Vodder. Denisa Giardini. BCM Editrice

Il masssaggio connettivale, E. Dicke

Teaching methods

Face-to-face lessons with remote practical and theoretical exercises. NB: 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 a third specific training module on safety and health. in the places of study / internship. Indications on the dates and methods of attendance of the third module will be communicated to the students by the training centers.

Assessment methods

Theoretical-practical check on the topics covered

Teaching tools

PC, Video projector

Office hours

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