At the end of the course the student must: 1 know the main areas of use of technology in rehabilitation, especially in physiotherapy; 2 know the main methodologies that use technology to carry out physiotherapy assessments; 3 know the main methods, tools and programs that use technology for rehabilitation, especially physiotherapy.
Course Prerequisites
Useful, but not essential, knowledge and skills needed for basic use of the main digital tools (Windows suite, social networks ....).
Teaching Methods
Lectures; guided practice; project work.
Assessment Methods
Final assessment, evalueted out of thirty, involves the discussion of a previously prepared project work and will last 2 hours. Students, divided into small groups, will explain the objectives and modalities of their project. Critical ability to use the technology in physiotherapy will be evaluated.
Texts
The main databases will be used to find current material.
Contents
Brief history of the use of technology in rehabilitation. Tools and areas of use of technology in rehabilitation; especially in physiotherapy. Technology-based assessments. Examples of technology-based physiotherapy.
