Physiotherapy Applied to Processes of Growth and Ageing
Module: Physiotherapy in clinical specialties
Matter: Physiotherapy in other clinical specialities
Main language of instruction: Spanish
Other languages of instruction: Catalan
Sem.2 | MO | 12:00 15:00 | ||
Sem.2 | TU | 10:00 15:00 | ||
Sem.2 | WE | 12:00 15:00 | ||
Sem.2 | TH | 10:00 15:00 |
Head instructor
Dra. Loreto GONZÁLEZ - lgonzalez@uic.es
Office hours
Mrs. Inés Ramírez García
inesrg@uic.es
Physiotherapy and pregnancy
The role of the physiotherapist in the field of gynecology and obstetrics is increasingly known and recognized, thanks to the great benefits it provides when applied in this period of a women's life.
The physiotherapist, along with the team caring for pregnant women, can work so that both pregnancy and childbirth and recovery are carried out in the most harmonious and conscious way possible, helping women to prepare their body and mind during this important time in their life process.
Preparation for maternity and post-natal physiotherapy, permit women to prepare themselves physically to better cope with pregnancy and childbirth and to prevent possible complications in the postpartum period.
The course will provide the student with the basic knowledge of Obstetric physiotherapy (preventive and therapeutic). During the sessions, physiological processes that accompany pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum, as well as the basic procedures of physiotherapy in this field will be studied.
Physiotherapy in Geriatrics
The progressive aging of the population, directly related to the increase in life expectancy, makes the elderly population the population that requires the attention of the physiotherapist and other health professionals the most.
This course aims to provide students with knowledge of the characteristics of aging and the specific needs of this population. It will also provide the students with resources and tools so that the future physiotherapist will be able to promote active aging and prevent or give attention to the dependence of the elderly.
Physiotherapy and pregnancy.
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Physiotherapy and pregnancy
Those who pass this course will be acquire the knowledge and develop the skills listed below:
1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the female reproductive system.
2. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the physiological and structural changes that may occur as a result of the application of physiotherapy in the urological, gynecological and obstetrics field.
3. Assess the patient's functional status by applying appropriate obstetric physiotherapy evaluation procedures.
5. Designing a obstetric Physiotherapy intervention plan (pre and postpartum)
6. Provide Physiotherapy care effectively, taking into account the biological, psychological and social aspects of the person (bio-psycho-social model).
7. Learning to evaluate the evolution of the results obtained with the application of physiotherapy treatment.
Physiotherapy and pregnancy.
Regarding the objectives and skills, students who have completed the classes:
- Know how to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the female reproductive system in each of the stages of obstetrical process.
- Know the general principles of physiotherapy applied to the preparation for the birth and postpartum.
- Understand the bio-psycho-social factors that influence the health / disease state.
Know how to evaluate the functional state of the obstetric patient and design a physiotherapeutic intervention plan according to criteria of adequacy, validity and efficiency.
- Know and describe the basis of the assessment of the urogenital system
- Is able to participate in the development of physiotherapy care protocols based on scientific evidence, promoting professional activities that stimulate research in physiotherapy.
Physiotherapy and pregnancy.
1. Physiotherapy in the obstetrical field
1.1. Physical therapy in obstetric care
1.2. Anatomy of the female reproductive system
1.3. Physiology of the female reproductive system
2. Pregnancy
2.1. Fertilization and prenatal Process Development
2.2. Anatomophysiological modifications and Gestational Pathology.
2.3. Emotional changes and fears
2.4. Preparation for motherhood. Physiotherapy and other methods
2.5.Obejectives of the preparation for motherhood
2.6. Pre-natal physiotherapy
· Flexibility exercises
. breathing exercises
. Dilation postures
. relaxation
. Urinary incontinence in pregnancy. Pelvic floor preparation for childbirth.
. Cardiovascular exercise during pregnancy.
3. Childbirth
3.1. Mechanism and process
3.2. Types of delivery and perineal trauma.
4. postpartum
4.2. Stages and physiological changes
4.3. Postpartum complications
4.3. Physiotherapy postpartum. Uro-gynecological assistance
. female pelvic floor dysfunctions
. techniques and procedures
Physiotherapy in Geriatrics
UNIT I: GERONTOLOGY AND GERIATRICS
Geriatrics and Gerontology: Basic concepts
Definition of Gerontology
Definition and purposes of Geriatrics
Characteristics of human aging
Physiological aging and pathological aging
Healthy, geriatric and frail elders.
Geriatric syndromes
Comprehensive and integrated care
Strategic health and social perspectives
Community care
Chronic patient care with complex needs
Social and health care resources for the elderly
Care network and social resources for the elderly.
The interdisciplinary team.
Role of physical therapist in different nursing care services.
Comprehensive geriatric assessment
Comprehensive geriatric assessment: definition and basic concepts.
Geriatric assessment scales.
Geriatric assessment scales most used the physiotherapist through functional assessment.
UNIT II: Geriatric Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy
Geriatric Rehabilitation: Overview
Comprehensive attention.
The person and the family as a unit to treat.
Promotion of autonomy and personal dignity.
Active therapeutic conception.
Importance of the environment.
Geriatric syndromes and treatment in physiotherapy
Prevention and treatment of geriatric syndromes
Management of geriatric syndromes that may influence physiotherapeutic treatment
Pathology in the older and physiotherapy
The most common diseases in people over 65
Progressive, degenerative and disabling diseases
Functional recovery principles
Psychogeriatric principles
Presentation of atypical diseases
Rehabilitation techniques indicated in geriatrics:
-Neurological processes
-Cardio-respiratory processes
-Osteoarticular processes
UNIT III: Ethics in therapeutic decision-making in the elderly
Bioethical principles and legal basis for older people
End-of-life care in older adults
UNIT IV: Active aging
Active aging and satisfactory aging
Active aging and successful aging: definitions
Role of physical therapist in promoting active aging
Therapeutic exercise and the elderly
Characteristics of therapeutic exercise in older people
Programs to promote physical activity in the elderly
Course 4. Physical therapy in other clinical specialties |
CT |
1,6 |
MC, REP, AC |
2,5,9,11,12,21,22, 28.3,30.1,37.1,38.1,43,48.2,49,49.1,50,50.1,50.2,50.8, 50.10,51,51.1,51.2,51.3,52,52.1,52.2, 52.3,53,54 |
AAP |
0,8 |
CA |
1,10,17,29.1,37.5, 43,57. |
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EI |
1,6 |
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37.5,43,49,53.1. |
Attendance Regulations
1- Attendance is required for 70% of practical classes. If for any reason (sports, cultural, work, etc.) the student needs to leave these classes, he must take into account only 30% of the hours of absence allowed. It is the student's responsibility to know how to use these percentages to pass the subject.
2- The student who suspends the theoretical-practical subject but has approved one of his seminars, may keep the mark of this seminar approved in the next call in which he takes the subject. He keeps the mark of that seminar.
3- If in the 1st call the student has an NP, he/she can count on the 2nd call to pass the subject.
Physiotherapy and pregnancy
This subject will be evaluated through the completion of written tests and group or individual project presentations. The completion of the written tests will be worth 70% of the final grade. The completion and submission/presentation of projects will be worth 20% of the final grade.
Guided independent study activities by professor will represent 10% of the final grade.
Physiotherapy in Geriatrics
This subject will be evaluated through the completion of written tests and group or individual project presentations. The completion of the written tests will be worth 70% of the final grade; it is necessary to obtain at least a 5 out of 10 so that the mark do average with the rest of the subject. The completion and submission/presentation of projects will be worth 20% of the final grade. Guided independent study activities by professor will represent 10% of the final grade.
Students must pass both modules (Physiotherapy and Pregnancy and Physiotherapy in Geriatrics) with a 5 in order to pass the subject.
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