Knowledge on the physiopathology of gait alterations and on the most relevant rehabilitative approaches for gait disorders after orthopedic and neurological diseases.
Course Prerequisites
The student must know the basic knowledge of anatomy, physiology and biomechemistry.
Teaching Methods
The course is based on lessons with PowerPoint presentations, integrated by independent study of suggested texts or articles.
Assessment Methods
Written exam made of 15 questions with multiple choice answers. The total score ranges from 0 to 30. Correction is made just after the test and immediately communicated to the students. Students who reach the evaluation of 30/30 at the written examination may ask for an oral examination to reach the evaluation of 30 lode.
Texts
Calogero Foti e Marco Monticone. Manuale di Medicina Fisica e Riabilitativa. 2021 EDRA SpA, Milano
Contents
- Clinical evaluation of balance and gait - Instrumental evaluation of balance and gait - Ambulation - Gait alterations - Spinal cord injury - Hereditary spastic paraplegia - Stroke - Cerebellar disorders - Peripheral neuropathy - Myopathies - Low back pain - Neck pain - Ortopedic diseases - Treatment of spasticity - Robotic rehabilitation
