Studying at the University of Verona

Here you can find information on the organisational aspects of the Programme, lecture timetables, learning activities and useful contact details for your time at the University, from enrolment to graduation.

The Study Plan includes all modules, teaching and learning activities that each student will need to undertake during their time at the University.
Please select your Study Plan based on your enrollment year.

1° Year

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
7
A/B
BIO/16 ,BIO/17 ,MED/48
6
A/B
BIO/09 ,MED/48
6
A/B
BIO/09 ,M-PSI/01
5
A/B
M-DEA/01 ,MED/36 ,MED/42 ,MED/48
5
A/B
MED/34 ,MED/48 ,M-PED/01
8
A/B
BIO/10 ,BIO/13 ,FIS/07 ,MED/01

3° Year  activated in the A.Y. 2018/2019

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
7
A/B/C
MED/43 ,MED/44 ,M-PSI/06 ,SECS-P/10 ,SPS/07
6
B
MED/06 ,MED/09 ,MED/24 ,MED/48
Prova finale
7
E
-
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
7
A/B
BIO/16 ,BIO/17 ,MED/48
6
A/B
BIO/09 ,MED/48
6
A/B
BIO/09 ,M-PSI/01
5
A/B
M-DEA/01 ,MED/36 ,MED/42 ,MED/48
5
A/B
MED/34 ,MED/48 ,M-PED/01
8
A/B
BIO/10 ,BIO/13 ,FIS/07 ,MED/01
activated in the A.Y. 2018/2019
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
7
A/B/C
MED/43 ,MED/44 ,M-PSI/06 ,SECS-P/10 ,SPS/07
6
B
MED/06 ,MED/09 ,MED/24 ,MED/48
Prova finale
7
E
-

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Teaching code

4S000135

Credits

2

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

MED/34 - PHYSICAL AND REHABILITATION MEDICINE

Period

FISIO VR 2^ ANNO - 1^ SEMESTRE dal Oct 2, 2017 al Nov 10, 2017.

Location

VERONA

To show the organization of the course that includes this module, follow this link:  Course organization

Learning outcomes

The student will improve knowledge of the pathophysiology of the neuro-musculoskeletal disorders including pain syndromes resulting from acute and chronic diseases, relevant in rehabilitation.
The student will acquire knowledge of functional assessment to identify neuro-musculoskeletal dysfunctions resulting in acute and chronic diseases related to recovery.
The student will be able to define the rehabilitative goals and understand the treatment plan of neuro-musculoskeletal disorders including the pain syndromes, in a multidisciplinary team environment.

Program

Pathophysiology and classification of pain syndromes resulting from acute and chronic diseases: nociceptive pain, neuropathic and mixed pain.
Pathophysiology, assessment and guidelines for the treatment of lumbo-sacral pain syndromes (non-specific low back pain, low back sciatica, Failed Back Surgery Syndrome, Spondilolisi e spondilolistesi)
Myofascial pain syndrome and myofascial dysfunction: pathophysiology, evaluation and treatment in rehabilitation.
Compartimental regional pain syndromes and algodistrophy: pathophysiology, classification and guidelines for the rehabilitation treatment.
Carpal tunnel syndrome: pathophysiology, evaluation and principles of conservative treatment (physical therapy, orthotic, therapeutic exercise)
Guidelines for the management of patients suffering from osteoporosis: role of exercise and orthosis.
Scapular-humeral Pain syndromes: pathophysiology, clinical and instrumental diagnosis, evaluation and principles of rehabilitation.
Physical therapy application in clinical practice.

Reference texts
Author Title Publishing house Year ISBN Notes
Giuseppe Anastasi, Paolo Castano, Sergio Castorina, Ottavio Cremona, Raffaele De Caro, Eugenio Gaudio, Guido Macchiarelli, Mario Rende, Domenico Ribatti, Chiarella Sforza, Carlo Tacchetti Anatomia Umana – Atlante – Volumi 1-3 Edi Ermes 2017 9788870513936
Robert Manske, Brent Brotzman La riabilitazione in ortopedia (Edizione 3) edra masson 2014 978-0-323-05590-1
Kathleen A. Sluka Mechanisms and Management of Pain for the Physical Therapist (Edizione 2) Wolters Kluwer 2016 978-1-4963-4323-9
Simeon Niel-Asher Trigger Point (Edizione 3) edi-ermes 2016 978-88-7051-562-6

Examination Methods

Written exam in which the student will demonstrate to have achieved the stated learning objectives.

Students with disabilities or specific learning disorders (SLD), who intend to request the adaptation of the exam, must follow the instructions given HERE