Degree | Type | Year |
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Physiotherapy | OB | 3 |
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It is highly recommended to have the knowledge achieved in previous courses about Anatomy and Physiology of the Locomotor System, Fundamentals of Physiotherapy, General Biomechanics and of the spine, Human Pathology and Clinical Evaluation in Physiotherapy of the Locomotor System.
This subject is part of the set of Physiotherapy subjects in the Pathology of the rachis, an aspect that implies that the student is aware that concepts of Anatomy, Physiology and Biomechanics that have already been given in previous subjects will not be repeated.
The subject is programmed in the third year of the Physiotherapy Degree and is part of the group of Physiotherapy subjects of the Locomotor apparatus.
The specific objectives are:
The subject focuses on physiotherapy applied to pathologies of the musculoskeletal system, and specifically to pathologies of the spine, both traumatic and degenerative.
The subject is organized with two different parts:
To understand physiotherapy in spinal pathologies, we will generate a physiological context that will help us understand the peculiarities of the organic state of these patients. We will also learn to observe and explore in such a way that it facilitates the creation of our diagnostic hypotheses and that will lead us to the diagnosis of physiotherapy. Finally, we will learn how to work with the specific treatment tools needed to treat patients with these pathologies. With all this, we will know the pathophysiology of the main dysfunctions and injuries of the spine and pelvis, classified in such a way that allows us to choose the most effective therapeutic tool in each case.
All in all, we will work on the most appropriate methodology when generating our integrative model of physiotherapy treatment, and we will learn to solve clinical cases in an arranged and effective way.
THEORY
TOPIC 1: INTRODUCTION OF THE SUBJECT AND THERAPEUTIC STRATEGY IN SPINAL PATHOLOGY.
Objectives proposed in the course. Presentation of the program. Types of assessment, seminars, presentation of the teaching staff and bibliography.
Fundamentals of physiotherapy in spinal pathology and concepts of the discipline. Overview of the matter.
TOPIC 2: ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY OF THE SPINE
TEMA 3: FISIOPATOLOGIA DE LES PRINCIPALS AFECTACIONS DE LACOLUMNA VERTEBRAL.
Within our integrative model, and in order to facilitate the selection of our therapeutic strategy, we will learn to differentiate spinal pathologies based on the organic response that we understand may lie behind the pathological process itself.
We will use the concepts of dysfunction and lesion, as well as the notion of a traumatic or degenerative pathological process, to structure the different spinal pathologies and to develop our therapeutic strategy based on the individual's available resources.
PRACTICAL WORK
We will perform diagnostic procedures used in the diagnosis and physiotherapy treatment of spinal pathologies.
Title | Hours | ECTS | Learning Outcomes |
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Type: Directed | |||
LABORATORY PRACTICALS (PLAB) | 15 | 0.6 | 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 12, 15, 16, 19, 22, 24, 14, 28, 27 |
THEORY (TE) | 30 | 1.2 | 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 12, 16, 19, 18, 22, 24, 23, 25, 14, 28, 27 |
Type: Autonomous | |||
READING ARTICLES /REPORTS OF INTEREST | 17 | 0.68 | 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15, 16, 22, 28 |
Research and information treatment | 20 | 0.8 | 2, 17, 24, 23, 14, 27 |
SELF-STUDY | 40 | 1.6 | 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 11, 13, 15, 16, 19, 22, 24, 23, 14, 28 |
works delivery | 25 | 1 | 2, 1, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 12, 15, 16, 17, 19, 18, 22, 14, 28 |
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Teaching is based on: theoretical lectures (which may include practical demonstrations in the classroom itself and for which the collaboration of a student will be required), and practical classes (which will be held in the laboratory classrooms).
A research project will also have to be carried out in a group of students and that will be related to a pathology of the musculoskeletal system.
The USE of MOBILE PHONES, SMARTWATCHES, HEADPHONES or other ELECTRONIC DEVICES is NOT allowed during the exams. The PLAB dossiers must be printed on paper.
It is NOT allowed to take PHOTOGRAPHS OR RECORDINGS during CLASSES. All material is subject to copyright and will be posted on the virtual campus. Doing business with the material posted on the virtual campus will automatically imply suspending the subject and it will be the decision of the lecturer if he or she takes legal action against the student through the UAB's legal services.
ATTENDANCE AT THE PLAB IS MANDATORY.
Access to the classroom for laboratory practices will not be allowed after 10 minutes from the start of the class, and it will be counted as unjustified lack of attendance.
It is MANDATORY to attend the PLAB with the appropriate clothing (bikini (or sports shorts), throughout all practical classes of the course.
It will NOT be allowed to carry out the PLABs with watches, rings, bracelets, earrings... or any other element that may be detrimental to the comfort and safety of students during the execution of physiotherapy maneuvers. The student must attend the PLAB with their hair up and their nails short.
An INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOUR of the student during classes, which may be a nuisance to the teacher or other students, gives the teacher the right to expel the student from the classroom. Each expulsion will be treated as an unjustified absence of attendance and 0.5 points will be deducted from the final grade.
You can NOT EAT OR DRINK during classes.
Note: 15 minutes of a class will be reserved, within the calendar established by the center/degree, for students to complete the surveys for the evaluation of the performance of the teaching staff and the evaluation of the subject/module.
This subject is based on a theoretical-practical teaching.
Annotation: Within the schedule set by the centre or degree programme, 15 minutes of one class will be reserved for students to evaluate their lecturers and their courses or modules through questionnaires.
Title | Weighting | Hours | ECTS | Learning Outcomes |
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clinical case | 25% | 1 | 0.04 | 7, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 10, 13, 12, 16, 17, 21, 20, 18, 24, 30, 23, 26, 14, 27, 6, 29 |
Narrative records | 10% | 0 | 0 | 4, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 12, 15, 16, 22, 24, 28, 27 |
Practical evaluation | 35% | 1 | 0.04 | 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 11, 13, 19, 22, 24, 23, 27 |
Written assessments with objective tests: multiple choice tests | 30% | 1 | 0.04 | 7, 2, 1, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 12, 15, 16, 17, 19, 21, 20, 18, 22, 24, 30, 23, 25, 26, 14, 27, 6, 29 |
Single Assessment:
This course does not include a single assessment option.
The FINAL evaluation of the course will consist of:
- Final exam: (55% of the final grade):
Multiple-choice exam on the content covered in the theoretical classes (30% of the final grade). This test will consist of 40 multiple-choice questions, each with four answer options (only one of which is correct). Incorrect answers will subtract 0.33 from the final grade. Unanswered questions will not deduct points. Minimum passing grade: 5.
Resolution of a clinical case (25% of the final grade): to be carried out on the same day as the multiple-choice exam. The student must set objectives for each section of the physiotherapy treatment, define therapeutic hypotheses, propose exploratory tools to reach a functional physiotherapy diagnosis, present a coherent treatment plan (initially proposing the objectives and the steps to achieve them), and finally, generate a prognosis based on the specific characteristics of the pathology and the patient profile. Minimum passing grade: 5.
- Final practical exam: (35% of the final grade).
A practical exam will be conducted using an objective structured clinical evaluation. The student must apply clinical reasoning, answer al the questions of the teacher during de exam and perform some of the exploratory and/or therapeutic physiotherapy techniques discussed in seminars and theoretical classes. Minimum passing grade: 5
- Scientific project and attendance (15% of the final grade)
Group research project. Minimum passing grade is 5.
The percentage of each part in the final grade willbe: 55% final exam grade (30% test + 25% clinical case), 35% final practical exam grade (practical and/or practical test), and 15% continuous assessment (research project).
To apply these percentages, it is essential to obtain a minimum score of 5.00 on the multiple-choice exam, the clinical case, the practical exam, and the research project.
The following are considered criteria for assigning the NOT ASSESSED grade:
Students who do not complete either the theoretical or practical assessments, thereby exhausting their course enrollment rights, will be considered "Not Assessed".
Scoring 0.00 in any of the assessable components (final exam, practical exam, or research project)
Missing more than 20% of practical classes (PLAB)
Class attendance:
- Theoretical classes. Although not mandatory, attendance is highly recommended as key demonstrations of techniques and group dynamics may take place, which are important for following the course effectively.
- Practical classes. Attendance is 100% mandatory. Absences will only be justified for medical reasons (with proper documentation), provided that they do not exceed 20% of the total classes. Otherwise, the student will be considered NOT ASSESSED. Each unjustified absence will subtract 0.5 points from the final grade of the course.
The final course grade will be expressed numerically (with two decimal points) on a scale from 0 to 10, with the qualitative equivalence, according to UAB criteria, of: fail, pass, good, excellent (with the possibility of obtaining Honors Distinction).
The procedure for reviewing exams will follow the current UAB regulations and, in all cases, must be requested individually and in writing within the established deadlines.
Students who have not passed the course/module using the previously described evaluation methods may take a final or remedial exam. In the case of failing one of the mandatory tests, a recovery or synthesis exam with the same structure as the failed test may be taken. Minimum passing grade: 5. The maximum score a student can obtain on this exam is also 5.
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Please note that this information is provisional until 30 November 2025. You can check it through this link. To consult the language you will need to enter the CODE of the subject.
Name | Group | Language | Semester | Turn |
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(PLAB) Practical laboratories | 201 | Catalan/Spanish | second semester | afternoon |
(PLAB) Practical laboratories | 202 | Catalan | second semester | afternoon |
(PLAB) Practical laboratories | 203 | Catalan | second semester | afternoon |
(TE) Theory | 201 | Catalan | second semester | afternoon |