Physiotherapy in Spine Pathology
Code: 103013Credits: 6
| Degree programme | Type | Course |
|---|---|---|
| Physiotherapy | OP | 4 |
Contact lecturer
- Name :
- Raquel Oller Domingo
- Email :
- raquel.oller@uab.cat
Teaching staff (external to UAB)
- Marc Sigüenza Llopart
Group languages
You can consult this information at the end of the document.
Prerequisites
It is recommended to have the acquired Knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology of the locomotor system, Basics in Physiotherapy, Biomechanics, Human Pathology, Clinical Evaluation in Physiotherapy of the Locomotive Apparatus and Physiotherapy of the Locomotive Apparatus I, II and III.
Objectives
The subject is scheduled for the fourth year of the Degree in Physiotherapy as an optional subject.
The competencies are:
Be able to develop the knowledge acquired in subjects prior to the clinical field of treatment of rachial diseases.
To be able to perform a functional assessment of the person suffering from some rachis and power pathology develop a physiotherapeutic diagnosis.
Learn to perform the differential diagnosis between the different structures that may be responsible for the rachis dysfunction.
Know how to plan the therapeutic objectives and develop a physiotherapeutic care plan.
Know how to apply the different physiotherapy techniques and be able to analyze, adapt and control the results.
Solve clinical cases in the rachis disorders area, establishing strategies to create the treatment pattern.
Understand and practice rachis evaluations highlighting the relevant aspects of the definition of Physiotherapy objectives and choose the techniques ans methods of treatment.
Learning outcomes
- Analyse and synthesise.
- Organise and plan.
- Easily recognise and cope with changes.
- Design means for preventing functional disorders, in particular those linked to postural hygiene, mobility loss and acute-phase pains, and teach about these.
- Assess results and their relation to the objectives set, through real cases within the different clinical specialisations.
- Apply the manual and instrumental methods and procedures for making the physiotherapy diagnosis.
- Establish the diagnostic physiotherapy hypothesis.
- Execute, direct and coordinate the physiotherapy intervention plan using the right therapeutic tools and taking into consideration the patient's singularity.
- Display teamwork skills.
- Identify situations in which a change or improvement is needed.
- Analyse a situation and identify its points for improvement.
- Propose new methods or well-founded alternative solutions.
- Weigh up the risks and opportunities of suggestions for improvement: one's own and those of others.
- Propose new ways to measure success or failure when implementing innovative proposals or ideas.
- Propose ways to evaluate projects and actions for improving sustainability.
- Critically analyse the principles, values and procedures that govern the exercise of the profession.
- Consider how gender stereotypes and roles impinge on the exercise of the profession.
- Propose projects and actions that incorporate the gender perspective.
- Communicate using language that is not sexist.
- Identify the principal forms of sex- or gender-based inequality present in society.
- Weigh up the impact of any long- or short-term difficulty, harm or discrimination that could be caused to certain persons or groups by the actions or projects.
Contents
Unit 1.- ANATOMY and BIOMECHANICS of the rachis
1.1.- Relevant biomechanical aspects for the spine
- Cervical spine and the elements that support head suspension and functions.
- Thoracic spine and shoulder girdle/thorax
- Lumbar spine and pelvis: trunk stabilization and hip mobility
2.2.- Principles of therapeutic exercise and pain management
2.3.- Motor control
Unit 2.- Physiotherapy TRAUMATIC PATHOLOGY of the rachis:
2.1.- Backbone traumatisms:
-Fractures and dislocations of the cervical, dorsal and lumbar spine.
-Partial injuries: sprains, post-traumatic cervical syndrome
2.2.- Thorax traumatisms:
-Costal contusions
-Costal fractures
Unit 3.- Physiotherapy ORTHOPEDIC PATHOLOGY of the rachis:
3.1.- Lumbo-sacred rachis anomalies:
-Spondylolysis/Spondylolist.
-Lumbarization/Sacralization
-Retrolistesi
3.2.- Spine deviations:
-Scoliosis
-Cifosis.
Hyperlordosis.
3.3.- Thoracic deformities
Unit 4.- Physiotherapy in RHEUMATIC PATHOLOGY of the rachis:
4.1.-Inflammatory arthropathies:
-Rheumatoid arthritis
-Ankylosing spondyloarthritis
4.2.-Degenerative rheumatism or osteoarthritis:
-Herniated disc
Unit 5.- Physiotherapy in ONCOLOGICAL PATHOLOGY of the rachis:
Within each of the pathologies, the following sections will be detailed:
Generalities, clinical and radiological manifestations, exploration/evaluation, complementary tests, medica/surgical treatment, physiotherapeutic approach: indications and treatments of physiotherapy.
Laboratory practices (PLAB)
-Global evaluation of the rachis.
-Assessment and treatment of the cervical spine.
-Dorsal spine assessment and treatment.
-Evaluation and treatment of the lumbar spine.
Learning activities and methodology
| Title | Hours | ECTS | Learning outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|
| LABORATORY PRACTICES | 18 | 0.72 | |
| SELF-STUDY | 42.5 | 1.7 | |
| READING ARTICLES / REPORTS OF INTEREST | 20 | 0.8 | |
| PREPARATION OF WRITTEN WORKS | 25 | 1 | |
| EVALUATION | 4 | 0.16 | |
| THEORY | 24 | 0.96 | |
| SPECIALIZED SEMINARS | 3 | 0.12 |
Master classes with classsroom sessions and ICT support with seminars for case resolution.
Assessment
Continuous assessment activities
| Title | Weight | Hours | ECTS | Learning outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attendance and active participation in class and seminars | 10% | 1 | 0.04 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 |
| Pratical clinical case evaluation | 20% | 4 | 0.16 | 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 |
| Narrative records | 20% | 4.5 | 0.18 | 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 |
| Written evaluation: objective tests | 50% | 4 | 0.16 | 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10, 11, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 |
This subject does not provide for the single evaluation system
Written test: 50% of the final mark.
Two exams (with 50% of each subject) during the semester to eliminate subject matter, the note of the written test in case both tests are approved will be half of them.
Otherwise, a final recovery test will be carried out. To participate in the recovery process the minimum mark on the average of the subject will be less than 3.5.
The calculation of the note in the file: in case a student suspends, if his average note is less than 5, the resulting average will be that of the final grade mark. If a student does not exceed the requirements of the evaluation of the course and its average grade is greater than 5, the note that will be included in the final minutes will be 5.
In the multireset test. Each question answered correctly will be assessed with 1 point. The questions erroneously answered will be 0,25. Unsolved quiestions will not substract points.
Minimum grade to pass: 5
Practical test: 25% of the final grade
Practical: Assessment exercises associated with the seminars. Attendance at the seminars. Seminars participation.
Group work: 25% of the final grade
Carrying out a work related to the pathologies or cases of the seminars.
Art. 116.8. When it is considered that the student has not been able to provide sufficient evidences of evaluation in the act it is will assign this subject as not evaluable
In this subject, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies is allowed as an integral part of the work development, as long as the final result reflects a significant contribution from the student in terms of personal analysis and reflection. The student must clearly identify which parts have been generated using this technology, specify the tools used, and include a critical reflection on how these have influenced the process and the final outcome of the activity. Not being transparent about the use of AI will be considered a lack of academic honesty and may result in a penalty to the activity grade, or more serious sanctions in severe cases.
Committing any irregularity in an assessment (academic fraud, plagiarism) or misusing AI, unless such use is explicitly allowed in the course syllabus, which could lead to a significant change in the grade, means that this assessment will be graded as 0. If the syllabus requires a minimum score on this assessment to pass the course, or if multiple irregularities occur in assessments of the same course, the final grade for that course will be 0. Besides this, a disciplinary process may be carried out against any student who commits any of these irregularities.
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Software
No specific software required
We use power point, word and excel.
Course groups and languages
The information provided is provisional until November 30. After this date, you will be able to consult the language of each group through this link. To access the information, you will need to enter the course CODE
| Type of teaching | Group | Language | Semester | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (TE) Theory | 301 | Catalan | second semester | afternoon |
| (PLAB) Practical laboratories | 301 | Catalan | second semester | afternoon |
| (SEM) Seminars | 301 | Catalan | second semester | afternoon |
| (PLAB) Practical laboratories | 302 | Catalan | second semester | afternoon |
| (SEM) Seminars | 302 | Catalan | first semester | afternoon |