- Docente: Vania Vannini
- 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 module the student has the ability to apply knowledge and understanding about physiotherapy in the geriatric and rheumatological fields, he knows the basic principles of the design and execution of interventions aimed at satisfying the needs of the subject with rheumatic and geriatric pathologies.
Course contents
The frailty of the elderly The project and rehabilitation program in the elderly patient Immobilization syndrome in the elderly The plan and program of the lower limb amputee patient Rehabilitation strategies for the lower limb amputee patient Types of lower limb prostheses: basic notions osteoporosis Spinal pains in the elderly Rehabilitation aspects in the main rheumopathies: arthrosis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis.
Teaching methods
Frontal lessons, presentation of clinical cases.
Assessment methods
Verification of learning takes place through an oral test during which the use of books, notes, electronic media is not allowed. The oral interview will evaluate the critical skills gained by the student on the topics covered in class and will verify the acquisition of knowledge required by the course program. The demonstration of the possession of an expressive mastery and of specific language, will be evaluated with marks of excellence. During the test, the consultation of textbooks or notes is not allowed. The evaluation will be expressed in 30ths.
Teaching tools
Computer and video projector, TV with DVD player, blackboard. Lessons slides
Office hours
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