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.
Study Plan
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.
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TAF (Type of Educational Activity) All courses and activities are classified into different types of educational activities, indicated by a letter.
PHYSIOTHERAPY IN NEUROLOGICAL DYSFUNCTIONS - FISIOTERAPIA NELLE DISABILITA' CRONICHE E PROMOZIONE DELLA SALUTE ATTRAVERSO IL MOVIMENTO (2021/2022)
Teaching code
4S007309
Teacher
Credits
1
Language
Italian
Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)
MED/48 - NURSING IN NEUROPSYCHIATRY AND REHABILITATION
Period
1 SEMESTRE PROFESSIONI SANITARIE dal Oct 1, 2021 al Dec 23, 2021.
To show the organization of the course that includes this module, follow this link: Course organization
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course the student will be able to:
- know the principles of the Chronic Care Model and Initiative Medicine;
- to know the importance of physical activity in a preventive perspective of the main pathologies;
- know the indications of the International Guidelines on physical activity management in patients suffering from the main chronic musculoskeletal, cardio-vascular, respiratory, neurological, metabolic, oncological and psychiatric diseases;
- design a personalized exercise program for the patient according to the ICF principles;
- master strategies to increase patient adherence also through technology and know the factors limiting physical activity.
Program
Part 1 - 2018 Physical Activity Guidelines Advisory Committee Scientific Report
- Data on the relevance of the "Inactivity" problem in Italy and the Veneto region
- Evolutionary bases of laziness and the role of Contingency and Motivation to overcome exercise resistance
- Main evidences, reported in the Guidelines, of the benefits of physical activity
- WHO indications on optimal activity levels (in MET, Kcal and minutes / week)
- Basic concepts: type of activity, absolute / relative intensity, FITT-VP principle
- Safety during physical activity
- Scientific evidence on: overall benefits of physical activity, sedentary damage, indications for young people, the elderly, pregnant and postpartum women, overweight and obesity
Part 2 - Physical activity and chronic diseases
- Introduction to the Chronic Care Model and management differences between acute and chronic patients
- Overview on pain, on the model of Fear Avoidance and on the role of physical activity in the resolution of central sensitization
- Role, type and quantity of physical activity in the prevention and treatment of the main musculoskeletal disorders: osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, Chronic Low Back Pain, fibromyalgia, cervicalgia, tendinopathies
- Role, type and amount of physical activity in the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases
- Role, type and amount of physical activity in the prevention and treatment of chronic respiratory diseases
- Role, type and quantity of physical activity in the prevention and treatment of metabolic pathologies
- Role, type and amount of physical activity in the prevention and treatment of oncological diseases
- Role, type and amount of physical activity in the prevention and treatment of the main neurological diseases: epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, stroke, intellectual disability and Down syndrome, Spinal cord injuries, headache
- Role, type and amount of physical activity in the prevention and treatment of psychiatric diseases
Part 3 - Therapeutic exercise
- Introduction to the concept of motor control in normality and consequent changes to pain
- Tools that the physiotherapist has to restore functionality and, consequently, the independence of the subject
- Recall of the basic concepts of the ICF and the role of the physiotherapist in prevention, recovery of impairments, activities and social participation
- Therapeutic exercise parameters: load management, progression, type, frequency
- Use of cognitive facilities (feedbacks, attention focuses ...) and adherence management techniques to enhance the effectiveness of therapeutic exercise
Bibliography
Examination Methods
Targets:
To pass the exam students will have to demonstrate:
- know the basic concepts and indications of physical activity set out in the Guidelines;
- know the theoretical contents concerning physical activity and the benefits demonstrated in chronic pathologies;
- know how to program specific therapeutic exercises for a specific patient.
Contents:
The exam contents cover all the topics covered in class and reported in the program of this course. In summary:
- 2018 Physical Activity Guidelines Advisory Committee Scientific Report;
- physical activity and chronic pathologies;
- therapeutic exercise.
Assessment method:
- oral exam by interview with the teacher (score from 0 to 30 with honors)
