99951 - MEDICINA FISICA E RIABILITATIVA I

Academic Year 2023/2024

  • Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
  • Campus: Bologna
  • Corso: First cycle degree programme (L) in Orthopaedics Techniques (cod. 5915)

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of the module, the student possesses knowledge of the rehabilitation principles of treatment protocols and the ability to perform a kinesiological examination of the upper extremity and spine.

Course contents

Introduction to Rehabilitation Medicine

Biomechanics of Movement, postures and walking

Means and techniques of treatment

Principles of rehabilitation of shoulder disorders

Vertebral fractures, fall risk, flexed posture of the elderly person

Principles of treatment of low back pain


Principles of treatment of spasticity

Readings/Bibliography

  • Basaglia N. Trattato di Medicina Riabilitativa, Idelson Gnocchi, 2009
  • Braddom R: L. Medicina Fisica e Riabilitazione, Delfino Editore, 1998.
  • Zati A., Valent A. Terapia fisica. Nuove tecnologie in Medicina Riabilitativa Ed Minerva, 2017

Teaching methods

.PPT presentation

Assessment methods

Oral exam

The final exam consists of an oral exam in which the student will mainly discuss a topic taken from the program. As part of the interview, questions will also be asked aimed at verifying the degree of in-depth knowledge of the proposed topic and the other topics of the program, the critical ability to connect different knowledge to each other through logical-deductive connections and the achievement of a deep understanding of topics covered in class.

Gradation of the final grade:

Preparation on a very limited number of topics covered in the course and analytical skills that emerge only with the help of the teacher, expressed in an overall correct language → 18-19;

Preparation on a limited number of topics covered in the course and ability to autonomous analysis only on purely executive matters, expression in correct language → 20-24;

Preparation on a large number of topics covered in the course, ability to make independent choices of critical analysis, mastery of specific terminology → 25-29;

Comprehensive preparation on the topics covered in the course, ability to make autonomous choices of critical analysis and connection, full mastery of specific terminology and ability to argue and self-reflection → 30.

The achievement by the student of an integrated vision of the topics addressed in class, combined with their critical use, the ability to make connections, the demonstration of an expressive mastery and specific language will be evaluated with honors.

The criterion for integrating the grade into the final overall assessment of the CI provides for the weighted mathematical average based on credits.

Teaching tools

.pdf file of the lessons, scientific papers. In-depth material will be made available by the teacher at the request of the interested students.

Office hours

See the website of Daniela Platano