39167 - Physiotherapy in Paediatrics (IM)

Learning outcomes

At the end of the module the student possesses the ability to apply knowledge and understanding regarding the main interpretation models of motor development, the motor behavior of the child and its variability. It identifies the preventive and rehabilitative needs of the child affected by the main pathologies of the developmental age through the various assessment methods. Knows the tools that can be used to achieve the objectives identified. He knows how to plan and carry out interventions aimed at satisfying the aforementioned needs.

Course contents

GENERAL TOPICS OF PHYSIOTHERAPY INTEREST
The ft's role in paediatrics - The rehabilitative setting - The game - The Family Centered Care (FCC) – The tools of the physiotherapist in the pediatric field – The physiotherapy report

DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING THEORIES
Neuro-evolutionary semeiotics in 1 year of life. Behavioral evaluation of the newborn

PHYSIOTHERAPY ASSESSMENT IN PEDIATRIC AGE
Physiotherapy observation - Treatment evaluation sheet

ORTHOPEDIC PATHOLOGIES IN PAEDIATRIC AGE
Evaluation and treatment of :
CONGENITAL CLUBFOOT
PLAGIOCEPHALIA
STIFFNECK

MAJOR NEUROLOGICAL PATHOLOGIES IN EVOLUTIONARY AGE
THE PRETERM INFANT
Physiotherapist intervention in TIN

Follow-up and neuro-enabletive intervention

BRACHIAL PLEXUS MIDWIFERY LESIONS

General framing, main clinical forms and physiotherapy treatment



CHILDHOOD CEREBRAL PALSY

Classification of forms (tetraplegia, diplegia, hemiplegia)

Neuroritabilitative aspects of the various forms

Physiotherapy treatment in PCI

Drug treatment of spasticity (toxin-baclofen) and the role of the physiotherapist

Perceptual aspects in PCI

Visual aspects in PCI

NEUROMUSCULAR PATHOLOGIES

General framing, main clinical forms and physiotherapy treatment

NEUROMETABOLIC PATHOLOGIES

General framing, main clinical forms and physiotherapy treatment

Readings/Bibliography

• Ferrari A.,Cioni G. "Le forme spastiche della Paralisi Cerebrale Infantile", Edizioni Springer
• Cioni G., Ferrari A., "Le forme discinetiche delle P.C.I", Editore del Cerro
• Michele Bottos, "P.C.I. Dalla guarigione all'autonomia. Diagnosi e proposte riabilitative", Edizione Piccin
• Giannoni, Zerbino, "Fuori schema. Manuale per il trattamento delle P.C.I", Edizione Springer

Teaching methods

Frontal lessons; viewing footage and discussing the case; possible group work

"In consideration of the types of activities and teaching methods adopted, the frequency 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

All questions are inherent to topics covered in class and therefore aim to verify the acquisition of knowledge required by the course program and also the acquisition of a critical judgment.

The learning test takes place through a 1-hour written trial, which includes 2 open questions (clinical cases) and 20 multiple choice questions.

Teaching tools

PC (Power Point presentations; video)

Educational materials

Office hours

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