LEARNING OUTCOMES

Diagnostic methodologies and techniques will be discussed, with particular emphasis on the mechanisms involved in motility and locomotion, with special attention also to higher cortical functions (the functional magnetic resonance technique for the study of brain functions will be presented). The aim of the course will be to pass on the ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and will insist on the need to implement a rehabilitation protocol based on scientific evidence (scientific research methodology will also be introduced), being aware of the need to carry out "measures" to verify the correspondence of the responses to the functional recovery targets, also evaluating for example the effectiveness of the adoption of prostheses and auxiliary implants. The physiotherapist will learn to enrich the acquired knowledge during the course of the study, with the aim of understanding how to integrate the best valid and relevant research available with clinical experience by adapting a state-of-the-art rehabilitation protocol taking into account the condition of the individual patient ("evidence based practice" and "tailored approach").

At the end of the course, the student will learn how to use spreadsheets and learn the tools for researching scientific articles of international literature, for the analysis of myoelectrical signal, posture, motor performance, and brain activation.

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

Diagnostic methodologies and techniques will be addressed, with particular regard to the mechanisms involved in motility and locomotion, with specific attention also aimed at higher cortical functions (the functional magnetic resonance technique for the study of brain functions will be presented). The aim of the course will be to convey the ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and will insist on the need to implement a rehabilitation protocol based on scientific evidence (scientific research methodology will also be introduced), being aware of the need to carry out "measures" to verify it. compliance with functional recovery objectives, also evaluating for example the effectiveness of the adoption of prostheses and aids. The physiotherapist will learn to enrich the knowledge gradually acquired in the course of study, with the aim of understanding how to integrate the best valid and relevant research available with clinical experience, adapting a state-of-the-art rehabilitation protocol taking into account the patient's condition. individual ("evidence based practice" and "tailored approach").

At the end of the course, the student will learn how to use spreadsheets and will know the tools for researching scientific articles of international literature, for the analysis of the myoelectric signal, posture, motor performance, brain activation.

TEACHING METHODS

 Lectures, simulations, theoretical-practical exercises: students will have the opportunity to attend laboratories for the analysis of movement and become operators and subjects under examination, in order to understand closely the potential of suitable experimental tools and protocols for define useful indices for the diagnostic and prognostic evaluation of the patient.

Students with SLD, disability or other special educational needs certification are strongly encouraged to contact the teachers at the beginning of the course to agree on teaching methods which, respecting the teaching objectives, take into account individual learning methods and provide suitable compensatory instruments

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

Electromyography

Posturography and Baropodometry

Camera-based motion analysis systems

Innovative tools for the quantitative evaluation of movements

Instruments for brain investigation (computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging)

Scientific research tools

Tools for visualization and signal processing

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

  Material provided by the teacher: slides shown during the lessons and other in-depth material

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