39151 - Massage and Physical Therapy (IM)

Learning outcomes

At the end of this module, students will have acquired knowledge and ability to understand the principles applied to physical therapy and manual massage, Through a precise knowledge of therapeutic indications and contraindications.

Course contents

Massotherapy

1. Manual massage:

Neurophysiological principles and mechanical effects of action, indications, contraindications, massage movements, graze, rubbing, kneading, friction, percussions, vibrations, draining.

Application of the massage movements in various body district.

1. PHYSICAL THERAPY

INTRODUCTION AND GENERAL INFORMATIONS

Thermotherapy

Superficial thermotherapy

Infrared rays and paraffin therapy

Deep thermotherapy

Shortwave Diathermy, Microwave Diathermy, Ultrasound therapy

Cryotherapy

Electrotherapy

Direct currents, iontophoresis, variable currents, unidirectional currents, alternating currents

Excitomotor action of variable currents

Knowledge of Motor points and Cronassial Concept

Electrostimulation of the innervated and denervated muscles

Electrostimulation on the mucles with Polio and the dystrophic muscles

Analgesic action of variable currents

T.E.N.S. (transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulator); Diadynamic currents, Interference currents

Magnetotherapy

Laser Therapy

Fes (Functional Electro Stimulation)

Readings/Bibliography

B.Gianella, G. D’alessandro, R.Santoro; “Terapia fisica pratica”; Marrapese Editore, Roma 2000

A. Zani, A.Valent; "Terapia Fisica, Nuove tecnologie in Medicina Riabilitativa" II edizione; Minerva Editore, Torino 2017

Mario- Paul Cassar; "Manuale di Massoterapia, una guida completa per lo studente e il massoterapista professionista"; Antonio Delfino Editore.

Teaching methods

virtual theoretical lessons with audiovisual support

Assessment methods

The learning assessment method will be through an oral test

Office hours

See the website of Domenico Romanello