- Docente: Ernesto Andreoli
- Credits: 2
- Language: Italian
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
- Campus: Bologna
- Corso: First cycle degree programme (L) in Physiotherapy (cod. 8476)
Learning outcomes
At the end of the module the student has the ability to apply knowledge and understanding relating to geriatric and rheumatological pathologies susceptible to physio-kinesitherapy treatment, identifying the preventive and rehabilitative needs of the subject through the evaluation of clinical data.
Course contents
1. Project - rehabilitation program in the elderly patient
2. Immobilization syndrome in the elderly
3. Spine pain in the elderly
4. Osteoporosis
5. Project-program of the patient with lower limb amputee.
6. The rehabilitation strategies for the lower limb amputee patient
7. Types of lower limb prostheses: basic notions
8.- Rehabilitation aspects in the main rheumopathies: Arthrosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis
9. Outlines of robotic rehabilitation and virtual reality
10. Graded Motor Imagery
Readings/Bibliography
Chinesiterapia: tecniche di ieri, oggi e domani, Timeo ed 2017
Fisioterapia: nuove tecnologie in Medicina Riabilitativa II ed, Minerva Med. 2017.
Teaching methods
Frontal lessons.
In consideration of the types of activities and teaching methods adopted, the attendance of this training activity requires all students to carry out modules 1 and 2 in e-learning mode and participation in the third module of specific training on safety and health in the places of study / internship.
Students with learning disorders and\or temporary or permanent disabilities: please, contact the office responsible (https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/en/for-students) as soon as possible so that they can propose acceptable adjustments. The request for adaptation must be submitted in advance (15 days before the exam date) to the lecturer, who will assess the appropriateness of the adjustments, taking into account the teaching objectives.
Assessment methods
Multiple choice quiz consisting of 30 questions with only one correct answer. One point will be awarded for each correct answer. The questionnaire aims to verify the student's knowledge of the topics proposed during the course of study.
Teaching tools
PC slides.
Office hours
See the website of Ernesto Andreoli