Physiotherapy in algology, palliatif care and geriatry
[KINE2168]
[45h] 3 credits
Teacher(s): Anne Berquin, Dominique Bragard, Marianne DESMEDT, Jacques Grisart, Bernard Le Polain de Waroux, Etienne MASQUELIER, Léon Plaghki(coord.), Didier SCHOEVAERDTS
Language: French
Level: Second
Aims
Main themes
1. Presentation of epidemiological, socio-economical and ethical problems.
2. The biopsychosocial model in pain management, palliatif care and geriatry.
3. Clinical methods ofor assessment
4. Physiotherapeutic exercise for chronic pain patients
5. Presentation and discussion of case histories related to chronic non-cancer and cancer pain.
6. Therapeutic management: specific aspects of analgesic drug prescription, specialized methods (e.g. spinal cord stimulation, intrathecal drug administration), rehabilitation and physical reactivation and psychotherapeutic interventions.
7. Workshops on practical aspects of sensory evaluation, physical evaluation of fitness, diagnostic interview and electrophysiological recording of the nociceptive flexion reflex.
8. The Multidisciplinary Pain Clinic: aims and organization.
Other information (prerequisite, evaluation (assessment methods), course materials recommended readings, ...)
Evaluation : Written examination
Support : The course material consists of slide presentations and/or illustrated texts, accompanied with reference articles from the specialized literature.
Supervision : Titular professors