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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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.
Anatomy, pathophysiology, semiotics and biomechanics of the lower limb, pelvic girdle and lumbo-sacral spine - ORTESI E AUSILI ORTOPEDICI 2 (2022/2023)
Teaching code
4S009036
Teacher
Credits
2
Language
Italian
Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)
MED/50 - APPLIED MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY AND METHODOLOGY
Period
1 SEMESTRE PROFESSIONI SANITARIE dal Oct 3, 2022 al Dec 23, 2022.
To show the organization of the course that includes this module, follow this link: Course organization
Program
The aim of this course is to provide knowledge about orthoses and devices used for managing motor and non-motor symptoms resulting from disabling diseases of different etiologies.
The program is composed of the following topics:
1. Orthotic prescription
2. Principle of fabrication
3. Principle ad components of spinal orthoses
4. Orthoses for spinal pain
5. Orthoses for spinal deformities
6. Orthoses for spinal trauma and postoperative care
7. Orthoses for osteoporosis
8. Principle and components of upper limb orthoses
9. Upper limb orthoses for the stroke and brain-injured patient
10. Upper limb orthoses for persons with spinal cord injuries and brachial plexus injuries
11. Orthoses for the burned hand
12. Orthotic treatment considerations for arthritis and overuse syndromes in the upper limb
13. Functional bracing of selected upper limb fractures
14. Principle of normal and pathologic gait
15. Shoes and shoe modifications
16. Foot orthoses
17. Lower limb orthoses
18. Lower limb orthoses for persons with spinal cord injury
19. Orthoses in total joint arthroplasty
20. Knee orthoses for sport-related issue
21. Orthotic management of neuropathic and dysvascular feet
22. Orthotic management of polio and post-polio syndrome
23. Lower limb orthoses for persons who have had a stroke
24. Assessment and orthotic management of gait dysfunction in individuals with traumatic brain injury
25. Congenital and acquired disorders
26. Pediatric Hip Orthoses
27. Orthoses for the muscles disease patient
28. Orthoses for cerebral palsy
29. Orthoses for myelomeningocele
30. Cranial remolding orthoses
31. Canes, crutches and walkers
32. Wheeled mobility: evaluation for orthotic seating and positing
33. Wheeled mobility: device prescription and care
34. Wheelchair and assistive device considerations for remote settings
35. Communication devices and electronic aids to activities of daily living
36. Sport adaptations and assistive devices for recreation
37. Driving and related assistive devices
38. Neuromuscular electrical stimulation applications
39. Exoskeletal assisted rehabilitation after spinal cord injury
40. Evidence based medicine
Bibliography
Didactic methods
Frontal lessons will be held.
Learning assessment procedures
Ongoing tests and a final written and oral exam will carryout to test the learned knowledge
Evaluation criteria
The exams will be evaluated with marks out of thirty.
Exam language
Italiana
