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EXERCISE SCIENCE AND REHABILITATION

Degree course: 
Corso di First cycle degree in Physiotherapy
Academic year when starting the degree: 
2017/2018
Year: 
2
Academic year in which the course will be held: 
2018/2019
Credits: 
11
Standard lectures hours: 
132
Requirements: 

No prerequisites are required

Final Examination: 
Orale

CHEST THERAPY
Written examination with open and closed answers

Assessment: 
Voto Finale

Course aim:
To acquire methods and tools for the evaluation of patients affected by Respiratory disorders.
To know pulmonary function tests correlating to respiratory disorders
To know bronchial hygiene techniques and cough assistance

The chest Therapy: definitions, rationale, organization and setting. Application of POMR (Problem Oriented Medical Records)to the evaluation of patient affected by respiratory disorders. Radiological evidence in chest examination. Chest auscultation. Spirometry and pulmonary function tests. Recalls of respiratory physiology, mechanics and ventilatory pattern. Bronchial hYgiene techniques. Cough assistance techniques. Obstructive and restrictive disorders:case reports.

azzeri M, Clini E, reo
possini E, Corrado A. Esame clinico e valutazione in Riabilitazione Respiratoria. Ed. Masson, MNilano 2006. Brivio A, Lazzeri M, Oliva G, Zampogne E. La disostruzione bronchiale. Dalla teoria alla pratica. Ed. Masson, Milano 2001
Lazzeri M, Brivio A, Carlucci A, Piaggi G. Il ricondizionamento all'esercizio fisico del paziente con patologia respiratoria. Dalla valutazione al trattamento. Ed. EDRA, 2014

CHEST THERAPY
Lectures with computer and audio-visual support , practical exercises and simulation for a total of 24 hours.

CHEST THERAPY
Office hours: by appointment via e-mail

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