OVERVIEW

A broad overview of the main diseases of old age is necessary for the complete training of the master's student, as they will have the chance to deal, in their professional work, with elderly patients, especially in a region where age-related issues are prevalent. The course will start from the general concepts of inflammatory, degenerative, or metabolic diseases. Special attention will be given to this key chapter on osteometabolic diseases that shape the functional profile of an older person.

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The objective of the teaching is to deepen the knowledge regarding the main pathological processes in aging with a specialized analysis of both elective and traumatic diseases of the locomotor system and their disabling aftermaths.

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

Outline an appropriate nosographic framework for the main diseases of old age that matches the professional profile of a master's graduate in Sports Science, with a specific functional reference to the possible aftereffects of these diseases that could affect the lives of elderly individuals, highlighting their importance in relation to the adapted and preventive physical activity of future graduates.

PREREQUISITES

The knowledge held by the student was at least partially acquired during their bachelor's degree, at least in its general framework. Therefore, this knowledge will be recalled and then deepened according to the specific objectives of this subject in the master's program.

TEACHING METHODS

Face-to-face presentation lessons and constant discussion during them, with exchanging information, clarifications, summaries, etc.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

Overview of the subject
Preliminary notes on bone metabolism and joint anatomy.
Aging and pathophysiological basics.
Degenerative diseases: Osteoarthritis, bone edema and BMES, general principles of therapy, prosthetic surgery and related functions of the spine and joints.
Inflammatory diseases: Arthritis (general notes)
Osteometabolic diseases: general information, classification, osteoporosis, osteomalacia, osteonecrosis, and complications
Muscle diseases: sarcopenia, hypokinetic syndromes
Traumatology in the elderly: vertebral fractures, femur fractures, upper limb fractures, and related functions.
Notes on trunk and joint orthoses and braces.

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

Handout: Pathologies of the Locomotor System - Luigi Molfetta - Pacini Publisher, which basically represents in a descriptive way what is shown in the slides to make learning easier.

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

AMBRA BISIO (President)

ALBERTO IZZOTTI (President)

LUIGI MOLFETTA (President)

VITTORIA FERRANDO (President and Coordinator of Integrated Course)

LESSONS

LESSONS START

According to the schedule set by the CdS, 2nd semester

Class schedule

The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy