Ateneo - UPO

Rheumatology
Rehabilitation of the musculoskeletal system and physical therapies
Orthopedics and traumatology
Sports rehabilitation

Todesco. Malattie Reumatiche, McGraw-Hill,4°edizioneTodesco. Malattie Re
Manuale di Ortopedia e Traumatologia di F. Grassi et al, ed Masson Manuale di Ortopedia
F.A.Grassi, U. Pazzaglia, G. Pilato, G. Zatti: “Manuale di ortopedia e traumatologia” (II edizione), Ed. EDRA Masson, Milano, 2012

Acquire the basic knowledge of the main rheumatic diseases, the rehabilitation of the musculoskeletal system and related physical therapies, orthopedics and traumatology, and sports rehabilitation.

Lectures/Frontal lessons

Written test with multiple-choice questions

Acquire the basic knowledge of the main rheumatic diseases regarding epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical aspects, progression and possible disability, notes on therapy, and the role of rehabilitation in rheumatic diseases.
Learn the basic knowledge of the discipline of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, with historical, organizational, and regulatory components. Assimilate the ability to carry out a rehabilitation program for disabling outcomes of the main acquired and congenital pathologies of the musculoskeletal system in adulthood, assessing and intervening to reduce specific impairments and disabilities, within the scope of the professional role. Deepen knowledge of disabilities of the cervical-thoracic-lumbar spine and the peripheral nervous system.
General knowledge of instrumental physiotherapy.
Know the main pathologies affecting the musculoskeletal system and the related rehabilitation issues.
Learning the fundamentals of the rehabilitation treatment of the main pathologies related to traumatology and sports medicine.