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

A.A. 2025/2026 A.A. 2024/2025 A.A. 2023/2024 A.A. 2022/2023 A.A. 2021/2022 A.A. 2020/2021 A.A. 2019/2020 A.A. 2018/2019 A.A. 2017/2018 A.A. 2016/2017 A.A. 2015/2016 A.A. 2014/2015 A.A. 2013/2014 A.A. 2012/2013 A.A. 2011/2012 A.A. 2010/2011

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
8
A/B
BIO/09 ,MED/48
6
A/B
BIO/09 ,M-PSI/01
6
A/B
MED/34 ,MED/48 ,M-PED/01 ,M-PSI/06
5
A/B/C
INF/01 ,MED/36 ,MED/42 ,MED/48
6
A/B
BIO/10 ,BIO/13 ,FIS/07
3
E/F
L-LIN/12
1
F
MED/48
1
F
MED/44
15
B
MED/48

2° Year  activated in the A.Y. 2024/2025

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
8
B
MED/16 ,MED/33 ,MED/34 ,MED/48
9
B
MED/26 ,MED/27 ,MED/48
5
A/B
BIO/14 ,MED/05 ,MED/07 ,MED/09
6
A/B
MED/01 ,MED/48 ,M-FIL/02
8
B
ING-INF/06 ,MED/34 ,MED/48 ,M-PSI/02
1
F
MED/48
1
F
MED/48
20
B
MED/48

3° Year  It will be activated in the A.Y. 2025/2026

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
4
A/B
MED/43 ,SECS-P/10 ,SPS/08
4
B
MED/06 ,MED/09 ,MED/48
5
B
MED/38 ,MED/39 ,MED/48 ,MED/50
5
B
MED/10 ,MED/11 ,MED/48
4
A/B
MED/09 ,MED/24 ,MED/48
3
F
-
6
D
-
1
F
MED/48
25
B
MED/48
Final exam
7
E
-

Legend | Type of training activity (TTA)

TAF (Type of Educational Activity) All courses and activities are classified into different types of educational activities, indicated by a letter.

A Basic activities
B Characterizing activities
C Related or complementary activities
D Activities to be chosen by the student
E Final examination
F Other training activities
S Placements in companies, public or private institutions and professional associations

ADVANCED METHODOLOGIES IN MUSCLE-SKELETAL PHYSIOTHERAPY AND RESEARCH INTRODUCTION - STRATEGIE AVANZATE DI TERAPIA MANUALE NEI DISORDINI MUSCOLOSCHELETRICI  (2024/2025)

Teaching code

4S007306

Teacher

Irene Maini

Credits

2

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

MED/48 - NURSING IN NEUROPSYCHIATRY AND REHABILITATION

Period

2 SEMESTRE PROFESSIONI SANITARIE dal Jan 7, 2025 al Sep 30, 2025.

Courses Single

Not Authorized

Lessons timetable MoodleMoodle Seminars 0

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

Program

1.Develop an evidence-based and modern approach to manual therapy and an informed and critical use of manual techniques: definition of manual therapy and orthopaedic manual physical therapist, historical background and future prospects, evolution of the concept of manual therapy, neurophysiological effects of manual techniques, general principles of treatment in the rehabilitation of musculoskeletal disorders, criteria for choosing manual techniques
2.Select manual therapy techniques appropriate to the patient's health condition, respecting indications and contraindications and considering selection and delivery criteria
-Joint techniques: resumption of the concept of joint problems, definition of joint technique, classification and modulation parameters, indications and contraindications, criteria of choice, mention of manipulation techniques, practical demonstration and examples applied to clinical cases
-Muscle techniques: resumption of the concept of myofascial problems, definition of muscle technique, classification and modulation parameters, indications and contraindications, criteria of choice, practical demonstration and examples applied clinical cases
-Neural techniques: introduction of the concept of neuropathic pain and the neurophysiological mechanisms underlying peripheral neuropathic disorders, evaluation and treatment of neuropathic disorders, definition of neural technique, types of techniques, indications and contraindications, criteria of choice and use, practical demonstration and examples applied to clinical cases
3.Correctly apply clinical reasoning based on the biopsychosocial model to the evaluation and treatment of the most common neuromusculoskeletal disorders of the lumbar and cervical spine
-Lumbar neuromusculoskeletal disorders: definition of low back pain, epidemiological data, classification systems, clinical condition of nonspecific low back pain, lumbar radiculopathy and lumbar spinal stenosis, evaluative and therapeutic approach recommended by the scientific literature, discussion of clinical relapse, clinical cases, mention of chest pain
-Cervical neuromusculoskeletal disorders: definition of neck pain, epidemiological data, classification systems, clinical condition of nonspecific neck pain, cervical radiculopathy and whiplash associated disorders, evaluative and therapeutic approach recommended by the scientific literature, discussion of clinical relapses, clinical cases

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Didactic methods

-Interactive frontal lectures
-Practical demonstration in the classroom and via video
-Clinical cases
-Modified role play
-Support materials (pptx presentation, handouts, concept maps, scientific papers)

Learning assessment procedures

Method of conducting the exam: mixed-mode written exam (12 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, 1 short essay)
Time available: 1 hr 15 min

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

Evaluation criteria

Scoring criteria:
-multiple-choice questions: 1 point (penalty of -0.25 in case of wrong answer)
-short answer questions: 3 points
-short essay: 6 points
Score calculation: rounded up grade expressed in 30ths with possible honors for scores > 30/33

Exam language

Italiano