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Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy [L/SNT2] - Enrollment from 2026/2027

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Teaching code

4S007308

Credits

1

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

MED/34 - PHYSICAL AND REHABILITATION MEDICINE

Period

FISIO VR 2^ anno - 1^semestre dal Oct 1, 2020 al Dec 18, 2020.

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Learning outcomes

AIMS
The course will provide students with some fundamental concepts concerning the use of physical modalities in Rehabilitation Medicine

KNOWLEDGE:
1. Principles of medical physics
2. Biological effects of physical modalities
2. Indications for the application of physical modalities
3. Contraindications for the application of physical modalities

SKILLS
4. Application of physical modalities
5. Precautions for the use of physical modalities

Program

The course will cover the following topics:

- Termotherapy
- Magnetotherapy
- Therapeutic ultrasound and shockwave therapy
- Electrotherapy
- Lasertherapy
- Phototherapy

Reference texts
Author Title Publishing house Year ISBN Notes
Alessandro Zati, Alessandro Valent Terapia fisica. Nuove tecnologie in Medicina Riabilitativa. (Edizione 2) Edizioni Minerva Medica 2017 9788877119070

Examination Methods

Written exam with multiple-choice and/or open questions.

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