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MOVEMENT SCIENCES AND PHYSICAL THERAPY

Degree course: 
Corso di First cycle degree in Physiotherapy
Academic year when starting the degree: 
2023/2024
Year: 
1
Academic year in which the course will be held: 
2023/2024
Seat of the course: 
Varese - Università degli Studi dell'Insubria
Credits: 
6
Period: 
Second semester
Standard lectures hours: 
72
Requirements: 

Appropriate knowledge of Human Anatomy and Physics is required

Final Examination: 
Orale

The evaluation consists of a practical and written exam. The student will be asked some questions, both broad and more specific. The objective of the exam is to verify: 1. the level of achievement of the training objectives indicated above, evaluating the level of knowledge and depth of the topics addressed.
For the purposes of the assessment, the teacher will take into account the student's ability to: - articulate the speech with clarity, precision, relevance and language properties - make connections between teaching contents and compare different aspects covered in class
- ability to critically elaborate contents and support one's own opinions.
The vote is expressed out of thirty.

Assessment: 
Voto Finale

Acquire the knowledge relating to the functioning of the movement of the human body in the various anatomical districts, with particular attention to the gait.
Acquire knowledge on how to deliver energy for therapeutic purposes

The kinesiology of the upper limb, lower limb, trunk and the kinetics and kinematics of walking and the different physical therapies used for clinical purposes are addressed.

The following body segments are addressed: shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand, hip, knee, ankle, foot, vertebral unit, cervical segment, dorsal segment, lumbar segment, pelvis, gait analysis
The different physical therapies applied in the clinic are addressed, with attention to scientific evidence.

Frontal and practical teaching

The teacher meets the students for clarification by appointment by e-mail request (giorgio.ferriero@uninsubria.it)

Modules