AIMS AND CONTENT

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

The course aims to illustrate the rehabilitation principles of the main uro-gynecological and pelvic floor pathologies, the indications and contraindications to rehabilitation treatment and the most recent physiotherapeutic and instrumental techniques.

At the end of the course the student must:

-1) Know the rehabilitation of the pelvic floor and uro-gynecology, in relation to the biopsychosocial model.

-2) Describe the main functions/dysfunctions of the pelvic floor.

-3) Know the main outcomes from post-prostatectomy surgery, and related physiotherapy.

-4) Identify general and specific goals in perineal pelvis rehabilitation.

-5) Evaluate and manage the patient in relation to the clinical history and the related phase of pathology.

-6) Develop a therapeutic project, using the most suitable prevention, instrumental, manual and rehabilitation techniques for the individual patient.

-7) Know the drug treatment.

TEACHING METHODS

Lectures for a total of 10 hours(1cfu).

Simulations, theoretical-practical exercises, videos.

Students will also have the opportunity to attend internships and/or workshops to implement their theoretical-practical knowledge.

Students with certified LSD, disability or other special educational needs are encouraged to contact lecturers at the beginning of the course to agree on teaching methods that, while respecting the teaching objectives, take into account individual learning patterns and provide suitable compensatory tools

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

• Presentation and knowledge of the perineum, anatomy of the bone, ligamentous, muscular, nervous and pelvic viscera structure.

• Fundamental functions of the pelvic floor (urinary, fecal, sexual, pelvic static, reproductive and biomechanical).

• Presentation of the physiology of urination and defecation.

• Knowledge of the most recent acquisitions in the biomechanical, neurophysiological and pathophysiological fields regarding perineal dysfunctions.

• Clinical examination of the patient (anamnestic collection, inspection, functional examination, interpretation of instrumental and bioimage examinations, clinical reasoning, differential diagnosis). The evaluation of the patient and the prescription of the physiotherapy program. The quality of life . Administration of tests and/or evaluation scales to evaluate the pelvic floor.

• Pelvic floor pathologies and related physiotherapy treatment.

• Definition and classification of urinary incontinence and related physiotherapy intervention.

• Male urinary incontinence, the patient post prostatectomy, surgical techniques and rehabilitation treatment.

• Definition and classification of fecal incontinence, constipation and related physiotherapy intervention.

• Chronic pelvic pain and related physiotherapy.

• Mention of possible sexual dysfunctions.

• Knowledge of drug therapy related to pelvic floor dysfunctions, evaluated by the multidisciplinary team (physiatrist, neurologist, gynecologist, urologist, proctologist, psychologist ...).

• The myelolate patient.

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

• "Pelvic floor rehabilitation", Arianna Bortolami

Recommended texts:

• "Perineus, let's stop the massacre!", Bernadette de Gasquet
• "Female urinary incontinence, manual for rehabilitation", Donatella Giraudo, Gianfranco Lamberti
• "Male urinary incontinence, manual for rehabilitation", Donatella Giraudo, Gianfranco Lamberti
• “Abdominals, let's stop the massacre!", Bernadette de Gasquet
• "The pelvic floor", Arianna Bortolami
• "The female perineum and childbirth", Blandine Calais-Germain
• "Giving birth in motion", Blandine Calais-Germain – Nùria Vives Parès
• "From pelvic gymnastics to vertebral gymnastics", VeroniKa Wiethaler

Students with certification of ASD, disability or other special educational needs are strongly invited to contact the teachers at the beginning of the course to agree on teaching methods that, in compliance with the objectives of the teaching, take into account the individual learning methods and provide suitable compensatory instruments.

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

LESSONS

LESSONS START

The lessons will take place in the first semester of the 3rd academic year, (to know the start date of this
disciplinary form see calendar published on Aula Web).

Class schedule

The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

The exam is oral. The grade will be mediated with the evaluations obtained in the other disciplines of the I.C. Exam sessions will be available for the winter session (January - February) and for the summer session (June, July and September).

ASSESSMENT METHODS

It includes at least 2 questions asked by the teachers in charge of teaching. It will be directed to evaluate an appropriate knowledge of the topics covered in the module and in any case on all those specified in the program.

Students with ASD or other special educational needs regularly certified can agree with the teacher the written or oral mode, contacting the teachers at least 10 days before the exam. They will also be able to take advantage of 30% of additional time.

FURTHER INFORMATION

In the case of a student with certified DSA, it is necessary to contact the Referent Teacher of the DISABILITY and DSA Commission for the DINOGMI: Prof. N. Girtler (nicolagirtler@unige.it) and evaluated the individual case, will send the teachers the necessary indications both for the development of the lessons and the method of carrying out of the exam.