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Teaching code

4S007228

Credits

2

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

MED/48 - NURSING IN NEUROPSYCHIATRY AND REHABILITATION

Period

FISIO ROV 1^ ANNO - 2^ SEMESTRE dal Feb 1, 2021 al Apr 23, 2021.

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

Learning outcomes

Provide the student:
- The main notions for understanding human movement
- The skills necessary for the application of knowledge of functional anatomy and kinesiology in the implementation of the evaluation process

Program

PART I: BIOMECHANICS
Definition of biomechanics
Kinetics and kinematics
Effects of forces applied to the human body:
Concepts of gravity, gravity line and support base
Muscle biomechanics (levers, vectors, serial and parallel components of the muscle)
Concept of friction, reaction forces
Concept of inertia
Characteristics of visco-elastic tissues and kinesiological implications
Types of contraction
Concepts of fixation, neutralization
Kinetic chain concept
PART II: FUNCTIONAL KINESIOLOGY
LOWER LIMB
Hip (joint characteristics, muscle insertions, innervation and muscle action)
Knee (joint characteristics, muscle insertions, innervation and muscle action)
Ankle-foot (joint characteristics, muscle insertions, innervation and muscle action)
UPPER LIMB
Shoulder girdle (joint characteristics, muscle insertions, innervation and muscle action)
Shoulder (joint characteristics, muscle insertions, innervation and muscle action)

Reference texts
Author Title Publishing house Year ISBN Notes
I.A. Kapandji Anatomia funzionale 2011
S. Boccardi A.Lissoni Cinesiologia volume 1° e 2° e 3° Universo-Roma 1982
Neumann Kinesiology of the musculoskeletal system: foundations for rehabilitation 2016

Examination Methods

Mode:
Written exam with multiple choice and open questions.
Passed the written test, an oral interview will follow
In case of prolongation of the COVID emergency, the procedures described above may be changed.

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