75303 - Manual Therapy - (BO)

Learning outcomes

At the end of the module the student will gain the knowledge and ability to understand the general principles of manual therapy. Moreover he develops the ability to perform a multidimensiona assessment, design a treatment, and perform necessary manual therapy techniques.

Course contents

Manual Therapy Story, IFOMPT;

Indications and contraindications to manual therapy; Theoretical reference models (ICF, Cockpit model, load-load capacity, Coping strategies);

Joint biomechanics (Kinematic principles, End feel and accessory movements);

Assessment tools in Manual Therapy (History, observation, physical examination, functional examination, main questionnaires and tests);

Evaluation and treatment of joint disorders (examination of passive movements, examination of joint play, examination of resisted movements, traction techniques, translation, mobilization, combined movements);

Evaluation and treatment of soft tissues (examination of active and resisted movements, palpation, identification and treatment of trigger points, muscular techniques).

Practical part

-Quantitative and qualitative evaluation of ostekinematic, arthrokinematic and accessory movements with interest at the level of the main joints;

-Joint treatment techniques in manual therapy based on reactivity; -Neurodynamic evaluation and treatment;

-Evaluation and treatment of the main alterations affecting muscle tissue;

-Exercises based on case studies proposed by the teacher.

Readings/Bibliography

Neumann Donald A., Chinesiologia del sistema muscolo scheletrico - Fondamenti per la riabilitazione, Piccin Editore, 2020;

Schomacher J., Albertoni D.B(a cura di), Terapia manuale. Imparare a muovere e percepire, Edra Masson editore, 2015.

Teaching methods

Frontal, practical and interactive lessons for the discussion of case studies. 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 a third specific training module on safety and health. in places of study/internship. Information on the dates and methods of attendance of the third module will be communicated to students by the training centres

Assessment methods

The examination consists of two parts:

1.Multiple choice test consisting of 30 questions with 4 answer options (correct answer +1 point, incorrect answer -0.25 points). The time available to candidates to finish the test will be 45 minutes. The test grade will be worth 30% of the final result.

2. Conduction of a clinical case including evaluation and manual treatment according to suitable techniques; through this form of verification the candidate's clinical reasoning ability will be verified. Some practical evaluation or treatment maneuvers not relevant to the clinical case will also be required in order to evaluate the practical skills acquired. The grade of the clinical case/practical test will be worth 70% of the final result.

The two tests will be held on the same day.

Teaching tools

Slides to support lessons and practical presentation of manual therapy evaluation and treatment techniques in specific gym

Office hours

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