Universitat Internacional de Catalunya
Manual Therapy 1
Other languages of instruction: English, Spanish,
Teaching staff
For any queries you can send an email to:
Dr. Carlos López de Celis carlesldc@uic.es
Dra. Silvia Pérez Guillén sperezgu@uic.es
Sr. Daniel Pantaleóm Hernández daniel.pantaleon@uic.es
Introduction
This subject is part of the subject of Specific Methods of Intervention in Physiotherapy. It is intended to give the student the theoretical and practical knowledge about the different manual therapy manoeuvres applied to the locomotor system, mainly the most analytical techniques of joint mobilization using joint sliding.
Pre-course requirements
No prerequisites are determined.
Objectives
- To increase the skill and manual skill for the development of Manual Therapy.
- To improve the execution and effectiveness of the different maneuvers of the lower and upper limb.
- Apply specific MT techniques in the different regions of the locomotor system.
Competences/Learning outcomes of the degree programme
- 01 - Have the ability to analyze and synthesize.
- 02 - The ability to organize and plan.
- 09 - Demonstrate critical thinking skills.
- 10 - Develop autonomous learning skills.
- 15 - Demonstrate a concern for quality.
- 29.1 - Demonstrate a commitment 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 - The ability to establish a physiotherapeutic diagnosis according to international norms and using internationally validated assessment tools.
- 48.2 - The ability to assess the patient's/client's needs in order to give priority to the ones that could compromise the rehabilitation process.
- 49 - The ability to design a physiotherapy treatment plan.
- 50 - The 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 - The ability to establish and implement physical therapy in treatments provided by all other medical and surgical specialties whenever it is deemed necessary.
- 50.6 - The ability to design and apply the various modalities of therapeutic techniques and reflex methods as well as other specific, alternative or complementary manual therapies that are used within the physiotherapy field.
Learning outcomes of the subject
- MAT12 - 01. Demonstrate palpatory skills for the correct identification of the different structures of the lower extremity, upper extremity and spine.
- MAT12 - 02. Apply specific manual therapy techniques in the different regions of the musculoskeletal system.
- MAT12 - 03. Apply an evaluation and treatment of osteo-arthro-neuro-myofascial dysfunctions of the lower extremity, upper extremity and spine.
- MAT12 - 06. Demonstrate an attitude of motivation and improvement in your learning process.
Syllabus
Historical evolution of manual medicine
- MT applied to the foot and ankle
- MT applied to the knee
- MT applied to the hip
- MT applied to the upper extremity
- Principles of application of the neural approach
- Manual application of the main Neurodynamic tests upper quadrant
- Manual application of the main Neurodynamic tests lower quadrant
Teaching and learning activities
In person
This course is primarily taught in person. Classes will be held in university classrooms, with theoretical and practical seminars. The methodology used will be lectures, cooperative learning, and the completion of exercises and problems presented in class.
Students will be required to complete self-study activities. The methodology used will be a learning contract, designed to develop independent learning.
Independent study will be conducted remotely.
Evaluation systems and criteria
In person
This subject will be assessed through a practical evaluation, which will account for 70% of the grade (patient and therapist positioning, grips, intensity of technique, and reasoning will be evaluated), and a theoretical exam, which will account for 30% (multiple-choice exam; incorrect answers will deduct 0.33 points). Passing both parts of the evaluation is mandatory to pass the subject.
The grading system will be in accordance with current legislation. Currently, it follows Royal Decree 1125/2003 of September 5th.
0-4.9 Fail
5.0-6.9 Pass
7.0-8.9 Good
9-10 Excellent
The distinction of "Honors" may be awarded to students who have obtained a grade of 9.0 or higher. The number of students awarded this distinction may not exceed 5% of the students enrolled in a subject in the corresponding academic year.
Attendance Policy
The Physiotherapy Degree courses that include both theoretical and practical content aim to develop and acquire procedures and technical skills directly related to the practical application of the profession. This is the reason for the structure of these classes, which are held in small groups with the direct and continuous supervision of the course instructor. Therefore, attendance at seminars is considered fundamental and necessary to ensure the acquisition of these competencies. Based on the above, absences will only be permitted in exceptional circumstances and must be justified by compelling reasons. In any case, if absences exceed 20% of the course load, the student will be required to re-enroll in that course in the following academic year, without the possibility of taking the exam in the second sitting. Failure to comply with this policy can have very negative consequences directly related to the enrollment process (overlaps and/or academic incompatibilities) and the corresponding timeline for completing the Degree.
Bibliography and resources
F.M.KALTENBORN. Fisioterapia manual columna. Madrid: Mc Graw-Hill Interamericana, 2000.
F.M.KALTENBORN. Fisioterapia manual extremidades. Madrid: Mc Graw-Hill Interamericana, 1999.
GENOT, NEIGER, PIERRON, PÉNINOU,...(1988): Kinesioterapia. Tomos I, II, III, IV. Buenos Aires: Ed. Panamericana.
K.HAINAUT. Introducción a la biomecánica. Editorial Jims, Barcelona 1976.
KAPANDJI, I. A. Cuadernos de fisiología articular I, II y III. Barcelona: Ed.Masson, 1973.
TIXA, S. Atlas de anatomía palpatoria de cuello, tronco y extremidad superior. Investigación manual de superficie. Barcelona: Ed.Masson, 2000.
TIXA, S. Atlas de anatomía palpatoria de la extremidad inferior. Investigación manual de superficie. Barcelona: Ed.Masson, 1999.
MICHAEL SHACKLOCK. Neurodinamica clínica. Elsevier España
Evaluation period
- E1 05/06/2026 G6 08:00h
- E1 05/06/2026 A14 08:00h
- E1 05/06/2026 A12 08:00h
- E1 05/06/2026 G5 08:00h
- E2 01/07/2026 A12 08:00h
- E2 01/07/2026 A14 08:00h
- E2 01/07/2026 G1 08:00h