Knowledge of clinical and gestional aspects of main rheumatic diseases, addressed to the optimization of physical activity programs, crucial for these patients. At the end of the course the student will be able to plan and adapt the rehabilitation programs of patients with rheumatic diseases
Course Prerequisites
Anatomy basis are necessary and preparatory to this course
Teaching Methods
Face to face lessons, interactive with discussion and analysis of different topics
Assessment Methods
Written examination, 32 multiple-choice questions (n=4) of which only one is right; one mark per question, above 31 right answers you get honours
Texts
Unireuma - Reumatologia per le professioni sanitarie. Editore: Idelson Gnocchi - IV EDIZIONE
Contents
Introduction to rheumatic diseases (definition and impact) Rheumatoid arthritis, seronegative spondyloarthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus and other connective tissue diseases, osteoporosis and arthrosis (main clinical aspect and consequences; physical activity role)
Course Language
Italian
More information
Depending on the needs that arise during the course, and the joint discussions, some of the aspects covered could be modified
