Module Details

implantology and Mechanobiology

MS1974

Course
implantology and Mechanobiology
Code
MS1974
Academic Year
2025/2026
Curriculum Year
2025/2026
Degree Programme
PHYSIOTHERAPY
Curriculum
000 - CORSO GENERICO
Course coordinator
Lecturers
Credits
1
Lecture Hours
12
Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)
MED/50 - Applied Medical Sciences
Course Type
Single-subject learning activity
Course Delivery
OBB - Obbligatoria
Year
1
Teaching period
Secondo Semestre
Campus
ALESSANDRIA
Teaching language
Italian
Course Contents
Basic biological and genetic knowledge of mechanobiology principles and their expolitation for the clinical assistance in physioteraphy.
Reference Texts
Original Research articles
Learning Outcomes
To understand the biological and genetic background regulated by the mechanical stress imposed by the physioteraphy approach for patients undergoing surgery.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge in biology, genetics, physics and mathematics.
Teaching Methods
Power point slides based on the present and more significant scientific literature (slided free available on DIR).
Assessment Methods
Written exam with multiple choice.
Detailed Syllabus
-Basic principles of mechanobiology and mechanotransduction
-Joint (bone and cartilage) mechanobiology
Othe tissues (heart, brain, tendon and ligaments) mechanobiology
-Advanced clinical technologies exploiting mechanobiology principles.
Expected Learning Outcomes
A comprehensive and deep knowledge about the influence of applied mechanical stress in relation to the patients' recovery by physioteraphy.
Last update:09-09-2026 00:14:31