UCL - Complements physiotherapy and pathology of the musculoskeletal system

[KINE1031]

[20h + 10h] 3 credits

Teacher(s): Xavier Banse, Xavier Banse, Thierry Deltombe(coord.), Henri Nielens

Language: French

Level: First

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Main themes
Content and teaching methods
Other information (prerequisite, evaluation (assessment methods), course materials recommended readings, ...)

Aims

During this course, students will deepen their knowledge in pathology, physiotherapy indications, assessment and evaluation of functional capabilities, technical physiotherapy related to the musculoskeletal system

Main themes

The soft tissue injuries, trauma, prosthetic joints and rheumatology are the main subject of diseases of the musculoskeletal system. For each region, pathology, physiotherapy indications, assessment and evaluation of functional capacity, physiotherapy techniques are taught. Demonstrations supplement clinical teaching.

Content and teaching methods

This course is the course of the eponymous K1022. The main topics covered during the presentations are: scoliosis, amputation of the upper limb and lower limb, neuropathies canal, rehabilitation of the hand, CRPS Type 1, the syndrome, with refresher effort and fibromyalgia. Practical courses will address the deeper stretching, massage transverses, rehabilitation of the hand and amputation as well as physiotherapists and orthopedic treatment of scoliosis.

Other information (prerequisite, evaluation (assessment methods), course materials recommended readings, ...)

Prerequisites: Anatomy and movement analysis, biomechanics, techn. basic physio
Assessment: Written examination and / or oral and elements of continuous assessment
Support: Syllabus and / or book (s)
Framing: Holder (s)