- Docente: Claudia Iaia
- Credits: 3
- Language: Italian
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
- Campus: Bologna
- Corso: First cycle degree programme (L) in Physiotherapy (cod. 8476)
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from Oct 20, 2025 to Nov 28, 2025
Learning outcomes
At the end of the module the student has the ability to apply knowledge and understanding regarding the main models of interpretation of motor development, the child's motor behavior and its variability. Identify the preventive and rehabilitative needs of the child affected by the main pathologies of developmental age through the various evaluation methods. He knows the tools that can be used to achieve the objectives identified. He knows how to plan and carry out interventions aimed at satisfying the aforementioned needs.
Course contents
The Child's Physiological Development
The Pediatric Physiotherapist
The Preterm Infant
Cerebral Palsy (CP)
Neuromuscular Diseases
Genetic and Chromosomal Disorders
Spina Bifida
Peripheral Palsies
Application of Neurotaping in Various Pathologies
Search for Scientific Evidence for Management
Readings/Bibliography
"Fuori schema: Manuale per il trattamento delle paralisi cerebrali infantili" di L. Zerbino e P. Giannoni, Ed. Springer
Teaching methods
Frontal lessons
Watching and discussing videos
Clinical case simulations
Presentation of clinical cases with patient treatment by the instructor
In consideration of the type of activity and the teaching methods adopted, the attendance of this training activity requires the prior participation of all students in the training modules 1 and 2 on safety in the study places, in e-learning mode.
Assessment methods
A 40-minute written exam, consisting of 31 multiple-choice questions covering theoretical content (1 point for each correct answer, 0 points for each incorrect or unanswered question).
An additional oral exam, including a video and case discussion, will be conducted to award an excellent score and increase the written exam score. The score will be increased and/or the achievement of an excellent score will be achieved if the candidate uses appropriate technical/professional language and provides practical examples of how to implement a specific physiotherapy treatment.
The dates and times of the exams will be uploaded to Alma Esami, as will the results.
Teaching tools
Videos
Powerpoint presentations
Articles of scientific literature
Office hours
See the website of Claudia Iaia