The course consists of a series of lessons on respiratory physiopathology and on the main diseases of the respiratory system that are of interest for the physiotherapist
To acquire information on oncological surgery and rehabilitation. To know the principles of rehabilitation of the main uro-gynecological and pelvic floor pathologies. To know the patient's assessment of both medical and surgical respiratory and cardiological pathology, indications and contraindications to the rehabilitative treatment and the most recent physiotherapy techniques.
Knowledge of the basic physiology of the respiratory system, of the techniques to measure the respiratory function, and the main respiratory diseases causing obstructive or restrictive spirometric impairment
The program includes frontal lessons and talk with students
All the program is also available on-line with slides and tutor’s comment.
Basic functional anatomy of the chest-lung system.
Respiratory mechanic.
Spirometry, diffusion capacity.
Respiratory failure, hemogasanalysis.
Basic pulmonary perfusion.
Mucus diseases. Bronchial Asthma.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Restrictive spirometric abnormalities.
Manual of respiratory diseases for the physiotherapist also available in Aula WEB
First semester, third year
Quiz test
Details on the exam will be given during lessons.
The exam will focus mainly on the subjects discussed during frontal lessons and on every item specified in the program
