- Docente: Lucia Fornasari
- Credits: 1
- SSD: MEDS-26/C
- Language: Italian
- Teaching Mode: In-person learning (entirely or partially)
- Campus: Bologna
- Corso: First cycle degree programme (L) in Physiotherapy (cod. 8476)
Learning outcomes
By the end of the module, the student will have critically acquired the latest evidence regarding the etiopathogenesis, classification, assessment, and physiotherapeutic treatment of pelvic floor dysfunctions.
Course contents
- Anatomy and functions of the pelvic-perineal complex:
- Passive support structure
- Active support structure
- Overview of lower urinary tract physiology
- Functional synergy between the oral diaphragm, thoracic diaphragm, abdominal wall and perineum
- Pelvic-perineal dysfunctions
Functional deficits:
- stress, urge, and mixed urinary incontinence
- Obstructed defecation syndrome (ODS)
- Constipation
- fecal and/or gas incontinence
Anatomical deficits:
- pelvic organ prolapse
Pelvic-perineal pain syndromes:
- Introduction to chronic pelvic pain
- Physiotherapeutic assessment of the female and male pelvic floor:
- Medical history
- taking Voiding and bowel diaries
- Assessment scales
- Neurological, muscular, and postural assessment
- Description of diagnostic instrumental tests
- Rehabilitation techniques and tools
- Pelvic Floor Muscle Training Electromyographic and pressure biofeedback
- Electrostimulation
- Bladder training
- Behavioral therapy
- Overview of peripheral neuromodulation
- Overview of TECAR therapy
- Rehabilitation of perineal dysfunctions in:
- pre- and postpartum
- care post-radical prostatectomy recovery
- collaboration with other healthcare professionals
Rehabilitation of postpartum abdominal diastasis:
- hypopressive technique
- normopressive technique
- Overview of pelvic floor dysfunction prevention in sports
Readings/Bibliography
D. Giraudo - G. Lamberti: Female Urinary Incontinence - Edi.Ermes
D. Giraudo - G. Lamberti: Male Urinary Incontinence - Edi.Ermes
B. De Gasquet: Abdominals: Stop the Massacre! - Edi.Ermes
Guidelines ICS International Continence Society: www. ics.org
Teaching methods
Lectures using PowePoint slides and videos
Practical exercises to facilitate awareness and well-being of your pelvic floor.
Assessment methods
In-person oral exam based on the discussion of clinical cases.
The purpose of the oral exam is to assess the student's ability to apply their knowledge and make the necessary logical-deductive connections.
Final grade: pass
The use of AI is prohibited. Any use constitutes a violation of academic integrity.
Students with specific learning disabilities (SLD) or temporary/permanent disabilities are advised to contact the relevant University office (https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/it) well in advance. That office will propose any necessary accommodations to the students; these proposals must be submitted to the instructor for approval at least 15 days beforehand, so that the instructor can evaluate their appropriateness in relation to the course's learning objectives.
Teaching tools
video
Office hours
See the website of Lucia Fornasari