Universitat Internacional de Catalunya
Manual Therapy 2
Other languages of instruction: English, Spanish
Teaching staff
For any questions, students can arrange a visit sending an email to:
Dra. Sara Cabanillas scabanillas@uic.es
Dr. Andoni Carrasco acarrasco@uic.es
Dra. Vanessa González vgonzalez@uic.es
Dr. Carlos López de Celis carlesldc@uic.es
Dra. Silvia Pérez sperezgu@uic.es
Dr. Pere Rodríguez Rubio prodriguez@uic.es
Introduction
his subject is part of the subject of Specific Methods of Intervention in Cardio-respiratory Physiotherapy I is a follow-up of the subject of Manual Therapy I studied in the second year of the degree. This course aims to provide the students with theoretical and practical knowledge of the different manual therapy maneuvers applied to the musculoskeletal system, mainly pelvis and vertebral column.
Pre-course requirements
Not specified
Objectives
- Augmentar l'habilitat i destressa manual per al desenvolupament de la Teràpia Manual
- Millorar l'execusió i eficàcia de les diferents maniobres del tronc i la pelvis
- Aplicar les tècniques específiques de Teràpia Manual a nivell del tronc i la pelvis
Competences/Learning outcomes of the degree programme
- 01 - The ability to analysis and synthesis.
- 02 - The ability to organise and synthesize
- 09 - Demonstrate critical thinking skills.
- 10 - Develop autonomous learning skills.
- 15 - Demonstrate a concern for quality.
- 29.1 - Demonstrate a committment to ongoing learning and self-improvement.
- 43 - Knowledge of physiotherapeutic procedures based on techniques and methods specific to physiotherapy interventions applied to the various disorders of all systems and medical and surgical specialisations, as well as health promotion and disease prevention.
- 48 - Ability to establish a physiotherapeutic diagnosis according to international norms and using internationally validated assessment tools.
- 48.2 - Ability to assess the patient's/client's needs in order to give priority to the ones that could compromise the rehabilitation process.
- 49 - Ability to design a physiotherapy treatment plan.
- 50 - Ability to execute, direct and coordinate a physiotherapy treatment plan while attending to the client's individual needs and using therapeutic tools specific to the physiotherapy profession.
- 50.1 - Ability to establish and implement physical therapy in treatments provided by all other medical and surgical specialties whenever it is deemed necessary.
Learning outcomes of the subject
The student applies specific manual therapy techniques for pelvis and trunk
Syllabus
Unit 1 Palpatory anatomy and observation
Unit 2 Pelvis
2.1 Anatomical memory
2.2 Ilium, sacrum and pubis injuries
2.3 Application of techniques of examination and treatment
Unit 3 Lumbar vertebral column
3.1 Anatomical memory
3.2 Examination
3.3 Application of techniques of treatment
Unit 4 Craniovertebral Region and cervical vertebral column
4.1 Anatomical memory
4.2 Examination
4.3 Application of techniques of treatment
Unit 5 Thoracic vertebral column
5.1 Anatomical memory
5.2 Examination
5.3 Application of techniques of treatment
Teaching and learning activities
In person
Esta asignatura, principalmente, es de carácter presencial, las clases se realizarán en las aulas de la Universidad realizando seminarios teórico prácticos. La metodología utilizada será la lección magistral, el aprendizaje cooperativo y la resolución de ejercicios y problemas propuestos en clase.
El alumno deberá realizar actividades de autoaprendizaje. La metodología utilizada será el contrato de aprendizaje con la finalidad de desarrollar el aprendizaje autónomo del alumno.
De forma no presencial se desarrollará el estudio independiente del alumno.
Evaluation systems and criteria
In person
This subject will be assessed by conducting a final exam, which is worth 80% of the final grade; the remaining 20% will come from active participation in class. Both blocks must be passed separately in order to pass the course.
The practical training activities will be evaluated by testing the execution of the tasks. Such tests are included within the system of the assessment of the student and are carried out in the theoretical and practical seminars.
Independent study activities will be evaluated at final exam.
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