- Docente: Domenico Romanello
- 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 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
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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.
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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