39151 - Massage and Physical Therapy (BO)

Learning outcomes

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

Course contents

MASSAGE THERAPY 1. Manual massage neurophysiological principles and mechanical effects of action, indications, contraindications massage techniques, touching, rubbing, kneading, friction, percussion, vibrations application of maneuvers in the various body areas

2. Manual lymphatic drainage according to the Vodder method theory and physiological basis of manual lymph drainage outline of anatomy and physiology of the lymphatic system techniques and application of lymph drainage in the various body areas indications and contraindications of lymphatic drainage

3. Connective tissue massage: neurophysiological bases of connective tissue massage according to Dicke, subdivision of the dermatomes indication and contraindication of connective tissue massage

4.Soft tissue treatment techniques: muscular techniques (PIR, CRAC, Strain Countersrain, Pressure-release)

PHYSICAL THERAPY

INTRODUCTION AND GENERAL INFORMATION

THERMOTHERAPY

Superficial thermotherapy

Infrared rays

Deep thermotherapy Diathermy with Short Waves

Diathermy with Microwaves and Ultrasound Therapy CRYOTHERAPY ELECTROTHERAPY

Continuous Currents,

Jonophoresis,

Jontophoresis and Galvanization Variable,

Unidirectional,

Alternating Currents

EXCITOMOTOR ACTION OF VARIABLE CURRENTS ELECTROSTIMULATION OF THE INNERVATED AND DENERVATED MUSCLE ANALGESIC ACTION OF VARIABLE CURRENTS

T.E.N.S.,

Diadynamic and Interferential MAGNETIC THERAPY 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

Theoretical and practical lessons with performing massage techniques sessions.

Assessment methods

Oral and practical exam: the student will be asked to demonstrate knowledge of the neurophysiological principles of massage techniques, the indications and contraindications and at the same time the physical principles and indications/contraindications of physical therapies. It will then be required to perform 1-2 techniques and to identify the appropriate physical therapy based on specific clinical conditions.

Teaching tools

Slides, PC, pratical massage techniques sessions

Office hours

See the website of Enrico Venturini