AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

At the end of the course, the student will be able to acquire the theoretical knowledge and the practical skills necessary to make a proper assessment and set a specific program of physiotherapy treatment, considering the patients with pain and disability .

TEACHING METHODS

Lectures and role playing (8 hours). The Students/Teachers percentage report allows a direct comparison and an use of collaborative methodology, discussion about rehabilitation and working groups.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

Designing rehabilitation interventions and evidence-based strategies: from Guidelines to the implementation of diagnostic and therapeutic care (PDTA) protocols.

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

The slides used during lessons and other educational documents (such as tutorials, electronic documents) will be provided by teachers; teachers can also suggest books, articles and scientific journals.

In general, the notes taken during lessons and the material provided by teachers are sufficient for the preparation of the exam.

It's suggested as a text book to support:

- Ferrari S, Pillastrini P, Testa M, Vanti C. “La riabilitazione postchirurgica del paziente ortopedico - Sezione I Principi  Generali”  Elsevier 2010

- http://www.who.int/classifications/icf/training/icfbeginnersguide.pdf

Also other academic books (published in the last 5 years) can be suitable.