76402 - Hydrokinesitherapy - (CE)

Academic Year 2023/2024

  • Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
  • Campus: Bologna
  • Corso: First cycle degree programme (L) in Physiotherapy (cod. 8476)

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course the student acquires theoretical knowledge on the principles of hydrodynamics and the effects of therapeutic exercise in water. He carries out direct experiences of hydrokinesitherapy, using the main equipment

Course contents

Hydrokinesitherapy: definition

Outlines of the physical principles applied to water

Benefits of the aquatic environment

Physiological effects of exercise in water

Indications and contraindications of hydrokinesitherapy

Peculiarities of water activities

Principles of treatment

Characteristics of the systems

Equipment

Organization of sessions

Practical proposals

 

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

 

 

Readings/Bibliography

Reference to the lesson slides

Teaching methods

Lectures, practical experience in a rehabilitation pool

Assessment methods

Design of rehabilitation projects, management and practical implementation of exercises based on the indications given during the lessons.

Teaching tools

Video projector, AUSL Romagna rehabilitation pool (at Cervesi Cattolica hospital)

Office hours

See the website of Florence Di Muro