1-Learn the basic notions for an initial assessment of a patient with particular attention to the execution of the joint and muscle examination. 2-Know how to independently carry out the basics of an initial assessment which includes inspection, palpation and observation of the patient. 3- Know how to independently carry out a joint assessment using the joint goniometer and/or image processing applications. 4- Know how to independently carry out a muscle assessment using tests and the MRC scale. 5- Teach the student at the beginning of the educational training internship.
Course Prerequisites
Study of body anatomy, with particular reference to the musculoskeletal system. Knowledge and in-depth study of the basics of the physiology of movement of the human body.
Teaching Methods
Theoretical and practical lessons. Tutorial or guided practice, Role Playing simulations, video clip, and cooperative learning.
Assessment Methods
Examination with ongoing tests, oral and practical tests. In case of mandatory distance learning, online exam. Score from insufficient to 30 cum laude.
Texts
As initial preparation books, the following are recommended:
1. Chinesiologia del sistema muscolo scheletrico. Fondamenti per la riabilitazione Donald A.Neumann PiccinEditore
2. Guida ai sentieri del corpo. A. Biel Ed.Edi Ermes
3. I Muscoli - Anatomia clinica degli arti - Schede illustrative di Dufour - Del Valle Ed Piccin
Contents
The course consists of teaching through theoretical and practical lessons of the joint and muscle examination in a healthy subject and the evaluation of the subject with orthopedic and/or neurological pathology. Lower limb joint and muscle examination Upper limb joint and muscle examination Joint and spinal muscle examination.
Course Language
Italian
More information
In the classroom, comfortable clothing for practical tests. Compulsory attendance
