Advanced Intervention Strategies in Physiotherapy

Métodos de ensino

Expositive and interactive methodology in the development of theoretical classes. Demonstrative and interactive methodology in theoretical-practical typology classes. In the Laboratory Practice classes will be active methodologies for the development of experimental competencies aimed at acquiring handling skills for individual intervention promoting synergy between physiotherapist-patient. In laboratory practice classes, problem-based learning methodology will be used and comprehension education will be applied through educational planning based on significant learning scenarios (simulation) with case studies.

Objetivos de Unidade Curricular

• Develop advanced technical skills to promote physiotherapy intervention in: Aquatic Physiotherapy;
• Myofascial Therapy; Ergonomics and Clinical Pilates and Health at work Apply knowledge in the assessment, interpretation and intervention in clinical situations of advanced physical therapy in specific populations
• Promote ergonomics and safety at work

Estagios

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Programa

• Hydrotherapy under specific conditions
• Group vs individual therapy
• Hydrotherapy in specific populations
• Hydrotherapy in emerging contexts
• Myofascial Therapy
• Assessment, interpretation and intervention aiming at the results in the fascia 
• Application of myofascial techniques with an assessment and therapeutic instrument
• Clinical reasoning according to a global view of the individual.
• Ergonomics and Health at Work
• Historical-cultural perspective of Occupational Health
• Approaches to Occupational Health and its field of action.
• Notions of human physiology of work, work psychology and work pathology.
• Occupational Health Prevention
• Curative dimension: Physiotherapy and injury rehabilitation.
• Safety at work: regulatory standards.
• Labor law.

Métodos de Avaliação

Continuous Evaluation

Practical Test: 40.0%

Frequency: 60.0%

Final Exam

Exam: 100.0%

Itens Bibliograficos

Gaskell, L., &Amp; Williams, A. E. (2019). A Qualitative Study Of The Experiences And Perceptions Of Adults With Chronic Musculoskeletal Conditions Following A 12-Week Pilates Exercise Programme. Musculoskeletal Care, 17(1), 54-62.

Valdivia, S., Blanco, R., Uribe-Quevedo, A., Penuela, L., Rojas, D., &Amp; Kapralos, B. (2018). Development And Evaluation Of Two Posture-Tracking User Interfaces For Occupational Health Care. Advances In Mechanical Engineering, 10(6), 1687814018769489.Graça M, Alvarelhão J, Costa R, Fernandes Rj, Ribeiro A, Daly D, Vilas-Boas Jp. (2020). Immediate Effects Of Aquatic Therapy On Balance In Older Adults With Upper Limb Dysfunction: An Exploratory Study.

International Journal Of Environmental Research And Public Health.

Algar-Ramírez, M., Úbeda-D’ocasar, E., &Amp; Hervás-Pérez, J. P. (2020). Efficacy Of Manual Lymph Drainage And Myofascial Therapy In Patients With Fibromyalgia. Der Schmerz,