- Docente: Raffaella Marzocchi
- 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 course the student acquires knowledge about the anatomy of the muscular chains described by the author of Global Postural Rehabilitation. It is able to observe any alterations of these chains. Realizes direct experiences on the practice of some postures of the method.
Course contents
Classical approach to musculoskeletal disorders and global postural re-education
Principle of the method
Muscle chains
Because no one is perfect
Retraction of front chains or rear chains
Demonstration: observation
Tutorial: observation with check list
Demonstration: posture "frog on the ground"
Posture: in open / closed coxofemoral angle
Posture: in the open / closed skull-humeral corner
Choice of posture
Demonstration: posture "frog in the air", posture "ballerina"
Exercise: "frog to the ground"
Readings/Bibliography
Philippe E. Souchard RPG Posture Global Rehabilitation Marrapese 2008
Philippe E. Souchard, Marc Ollier The Scoliosis. Physiotherapy and orthopedic treatment, physiotherapy, techniques and methods UTET 2002
Philippe E. Souchard The diaphragm. Anatomy, biomechanics, bioenergetics, pathology, therapeutic approach. Marrapese 1995
Philippe E. Souchard Active global stretching. Global Posture Rehabilitation at the Marrapese Sports Service 1995
Philippe E. Souchard The Marrapese respiratory autopsy 1994
Teaching methods
Frontal lesson, demonstrations, exercises with direct student participation
Assessment methods
Practical evidence in a simulated situation
Teaching tools
PC, video projector and simulation class with loungers
Office hours
See the website of Raffaella Marzocchi