Universitat Internacional de Catalunya - Barcelona

Physiotherapy Applied to Dysfunctions of the Locomotor Appratus

• code 13428
• course 2
• term Semester 2
• type OB
• credits 5

Module: Physiotherapy in clinical specialties

Matter: Physiotherapy in other clinical specialities

Main language of instruction: Catalan

Other languages of instruction: English, Spanish

Head instructor

Dra. Vanessa GONZALEZ - vgonzalez@uic.es

• 01 - The ability to analysis and synthesis.
• 02 - The ability to organise and synthesize
• 05 - The ability to manage information.
• 06 - To have comprehensive problem-solving skills.
• 07 - Demonstrate decision-making skills.
• 09 - Demonstrate critical thinking skills.
• 14 - Demonstrate initiative and an entrepreneurial spirit.
• 15 - Demonstrate a concern for quality.
• 17 - The ability to work responsibly and autonomously, so as to handle job-related activities without the need for strict supervision.
• 21 - Knowledge of the physiological and structural changes that can occur after physiotherapeutic interventions.
• 24 - Knowledge of the physical bases of the various physical interventions and their applications in physiotherapy.
• 25 - Knowledge of the principles and applications of measurement procedures in biomechanics and electrophysiology.
• 26 - Knowledge of the application of ergonomic and anthropometric principles.
• 37.5 - Knowledge of the profession's deontological ethics codes
• 38.1 - Respect for the rights of the patient and their family.
• 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.
• 49.1 - Ability to develop a specific physiotherapy treatment plan through clinical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• 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.
• 50.10 - Ability to establish a scheduled plan to follow during treatment.
• 50.2 - Ability to design and apply therapeutic exercises specifically designed for cardiorespiratory, orthopedic, traumatologic, pediatric, rheumatologic, geriatric, neurologic, pulmonary, and sport-related diseases and injuries, as well as those for spine defects, urinary and fecal incontinence and pre/post-partum exercises.
• 50.7 - Ability to establish and apply group treatments to individuals with similar health conditions.
• 51.1 - Ability to design and set up activities related to disease prevention and health promotion.
• 51.2 - Ability to assess the patient's /client's progress.
• 51.3 - Ability to re-assess and modify treatment goals if necessary, and to adjust the intervention or treatment plan according to the new goals.
• 52 - Ability to provide effective physiotherapeutic care by providing comprehensive assistence to patients/clients.
• 53.1 - Ability to design and set up activities related to health promotion and disease prevention.
• 57 - Ability to keep up-to-date on knowledge, skills and attitudes related to professional competencies through continuous education.

E: exam date | R: revision date | 1: first session | 2: second session:

• E1 22/05/2020 08:00h
• E2 26/06/2020 08:00h