Ateneo - UPO

The course provides an integrated overview of the main musculoskeletal disorders and their clinical, traumatic, rheumatological, and rehabilitative aspects, with particular attention to functional assessment and physiotherapeutic management.

Please refer to each specific course syllabus.

At the end of the course, students will have acquired the fundamental knowledge of the main orthopedic, traumatic, sport related and rheumatological disorders of the musculoskeletal system and the related principles of assessment and rehabilitation, with particular reference to the role of the physiotherapist.

Basic knowledge of anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, kinesiology, and general pathology of the musculoskeletal system.

Teaching activities include lectures and MS PowerPoint presentations, according to the methods specified in the individual course syllabi.

None.

Assessment is carried out according to the methods specified for each individual course.

The course programme is divided into the following courses:
1. Orthopedics
Main orthopedic disorders of the musculoskeletal system. Please refer to the specific course syllabus.
2. Traumatology
Main traumatic conditions of the musculoskeletal system. Please refer to the specific course syllabus.
3. Sports Rehabilitation
Principles of prevention, assessment, and rehabilitation in athletes. Please refer to the specific course syllabus.
4. Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, Physical Therapies and Pain Management
Principles of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, assessment and treatment of musculoskeletal impairments and disabilities, physical therapies, and pain management. Please refer to the specific course syllabus.
5. Rheumatology
Main rheumatological disorders and their functional and rehabilitative implications. Please refer to the specific course syllabus.

Students will be able to recognize the main disorders of the musculoskeletal system, understand their main clinical and functional characteristics, and identify the related assessment and rehabilitation needs within the scope of physiotherapy practice.