| Study programme competencies |
| Code | Study programme competences |
| A2 | Conocer y comprender las ciencias, los modelos, las técnicas y los instrumentos sobre los que se fundamenta, articula y desarrolla la fisioterapia. |
| A3 | Conocer y comprender los métodos, procedimientos y actuaciones fisioterapéuticas, encaminados tanto a la terapéutica propiamente dicha a aplicar en la clínica para la reeducación o recuperación funcional, como a la realización de actividades dirigidas a la promoción y mantenimiento de la salud. |
| A8 | Ejecutar, dirigir y coordinar el plan de intervención de fisioterapia, utilizando las herramientas terapéuticas propias y atendiendo a la individualidad del usuario. |
| B13 | Asumir riscos e vivir en contornos de incerteza. |
| B19 | Mostrar a súa orientación ao paciente/usuario. |
| C1 | Expresarse correctamente, tanto de forma oral coma escrita, nas linguas oficiais da comunidade autónoma. |
| C6 | Valorar criticamente o coñecemento, a tecnoloxía e a información dispoñible para resolver os problemas cos que deben enfrontarse. |
| Learning aims | |||
| Learning outcomes | Study programme competences | ||
| Identify the physical bases of the electromagnetic agents (currents, laser and phototherapy, magnetics therapy), mechanical (ultrasounds, masotherapy, hidrotherapy), thermal (criotherapy and termotherapy) and chemical (balneotherapy) | A2 |
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| - To know the indications and contraindicacións of each modality and its causes due to translation of the physical effects into physiological and therapeutic effects. | A3 |
B13 |
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| - To act looking for the hygiene and the prevention of infections, as well as for the correct preservation of the machines and elements used. | A2 |
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| To select the body position, placement of the machine, pillows and other elements to preserve the patient´s and physiotherapist´s ergonomy and the efficiency of the intervention. | A2 |
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| To select and use correctly the parameters of application and elements associated to the machine or technicl selected. | A2 A3 |
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| To adapt the application to the concrete needs of health- clinical or psicosocial ones- recognizing the complementary character of the majority of the passive therapeutic modalities. | A8 |
B19 |
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| To identify the alarm signs to stop the therapy or to change the parameters selected. | B13 |
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| To differentiate the applications based in the clinical experience from that based in the scientific evidence, using the first empiric knowledge when scientific evidence does not exist. | C6 |
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| To explain the actions to the patients using a comprehensible language: the possibilities of intervention, the possible adverse effects and the existence of other alternatives of intervention. | B19 |
C1 |
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| Contents |
| Topic | Sub-topic |
| MÓDULO I MASOTHERAPY AND OTHER THERAPIES -Unidad 1. Masotherapy and other therapies TEMA 1. Masotherapy |
History of masotherapy. Efects. Modalities of application. Indications and contraindications. |
| TEMA 2. Magnetotherapy | Definition Efects. Parámeters. Indications and contraindications. |
| TEMA 3. Hidrotherapy and balneotherapy | Concept and general topics. Types of water, physical-chemistry principles Modalities of application Efects Indications of contraindications |
| TEMA 4. Climatotherapy and talasotherapy | Concept and general topics. Types of climates. Efects Indications of contraindication |
| TEMA 5. Termotherapy and criotherapy | Concept and general principles. Modalities of application Efects Indications and contraindications |
| TEMA 6. Fototerapia | Concept and general principles. Modalities of application Efects Indications and contraindications |
| TEMA 7. Ohter therapies. Vibrotherapy. | Concept and general topics. Modalities of application Efects Indications and contraindications |
| PRACTICAL LESONS. MASOTHERAPY AND OTHER THERAPIES 1.- Masotherapy 2.- Magnherapy 4.-Termotherapy 5.-Criotherapy 6.-Phototherapy |
Description of the machines Description of the applicacion protocols. To apply the technics. |
| II: Electrotherapy and ultrasonotherapy. Professor: Alicia Martínez Rodríguez. UNIT 1. Electrotherapy and ultrasonotherapy bases. TEMA 1. Introduction and main points. |
Therapeutic use of the electrical and sound phisical agents. Context of the intervention in the biopsicosocial model. |
| THEME 2. Electrotherapy and ultrasonotherapy principles. | Electromagnetic spectrum. Main paramenters of the electromagnetic currents. Mechanical waves: ultrasound physical principles. |
| TEMA 3. Clasification of electrical and electromagnetical currents for clinical use.:low frequency, medium frequency and high frequency currents. |
Definition of electrotherapy. Clasification: polarity; continuity/pulsed (direct, altern or pulsed current).Other parameters to clasify the currents: specific denomination frequency of the current; ow frequency, medium frequency and high frequency currents. |
| UNIT 2. Electrotherapy: low frequency, medium frequency and high frequency currents. TEMA 4. Galvanic current. Low frequency pulsed currents I (diadinamics, Träbert). |
Physical characteristics Efects. Main parameters. Perfonmance. Indications and contraindications. |
| TEMA 5. Low frequency pulsed currents II: analgesic and healing (microcurrents, high voltage and TENS). Iontophoresis. TEMA 6. Low frequency pulsed currents III: strengthening. TEMA 7: Medium frequency currents: Interferencial currents, Russian currents and Aussie currents. TEMA 8: High frequency currents: shortwave and microwave. |
Physical characteristics Efects. Main parameters. Perfonmance. Indications and contraindications. |
| UNIT 3. Ultrasonotherapy TEMA 9: Ultrasounds and combined therapy (ultrasound-electrical currents). |
Physical characteristics Efects. Main parameters. Perfonmance. Indications and contraindications. |
| PRACTICAL LESSONS 1. Physical bases, electrodes, conections body positioin and performance. 2. Galvanic current, diadiinamics and Trabert. Iontophoresis. 3. Low frequency currents analgesic effect I- TENS 4. Low frequency currents analgesic effect II - high voltage. 5. Low frequency currents strenghtening effect (NMES I) 6. Medium frequency currents analgesic effect (Interferencial currents) 7. Medium frequency currents for strenghtening (NMES II) 8. High frequency currents I- short-wave 9. High frequency currents II- microwave 10. Ultrasound I 11. Ultrasound II |
Machine description and taking care of the matherials. Protocol description. Doing the practices. Clean and tidy the used matherials. |
| Planning | ||||
| Methodologies / tests | Competencies | Ordinary class hours | Student’s personal work hours | Total hours |
| Introductory activities | A2 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Guest lecture / keynote speech | A3 B13 | 38 | 0 | 38 |
| Practical test: | A2 A3 A8 B13 B19 C1 C6 | 36 | 72 | 108 |
| Collaborative learning | A8 B13 B19 C1 C6 | 20 | 20 | 40 |
| Mixed objective/subjective test | A2 A3 A8 B13 B19 C1 C6 | 5 | 30 | 35 |
| Personalized attention | 2 | 0 | 2 | |
| (*)The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students. | ||||
| Methodologies |
| Methodologies | Description |
| Introductory activities | ELECTROTHERAPY AND ULTRASONOTHERAPY PART Reading: physical basis in electrotherapy and ultrasonotherapy: electromagentic and mechanic waves. |
| Guest lecture / keynote speech | It will be initiated with lessons for the whole group (also interactive classes) in order to deal with more contents and be able to begin as soon as possible with practical lessons. The next interactive classes will be done by groups to reach the theoretical- practical integration and to make possible the active participation for students and encourage the meaningful learning. |
| Practical test: | As a classroom activity, will be performed in the laboratory in groups of 10 students in 1.5 hours classes, prior to the demonstration and explanation of the teacher. The practice after the class is very important to acquire the necessary skills so is strongly recommended to participate in the program of "collaboration students" to be able to open the laboratory and practice. |
| Collaborative learning | The work will be done in small groups and will consist of make a summary of the readings suggested, or in the resolution of questions raised by the teacher. Its implementation will be monitored throughout the course. It will be 20% of the final mark, but only will be added if the student reaches at least a 5/10 in the theoretical and practical parts, for each of the two terms. |
| Mixed objective/subjective test | A theoretical and a practical exam will count till 50% and 30%- respectively- of the final mark. The theoretical exam will have several open-questions of variable length depending on the group learning dynamics. Sone controls can be done during the course, and they will be only corrected if there is a doubt in the mark. Practical exam will be carried out for a clinic problem and all the parameters used will be explained. The maximum time will be 10 minutes per case. The following parameters will be assessed: a valid argument for selection the parameters; adequacy of blocks, pillows and so on and correct patient position; correct and relevant application parameters (time, intensity ...); quickly performance and absence of negative effects ("pinch" drop,…). Misuse of equipements and materials will low the mark until and if something is broken the student will fail automatically. The collaborative learning mark will be added only if there has been successful in the theoretical and practical exam (5/10). A final average mark will be given only if both parts have been successful and being aware that a minimun of 5 of 10 points will be necessary in each theoretical and practical exams. |
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| Methodologies | Competencies | Description | Qualification |
| Collaborative learning | A8 B13 B19 C1 C6 | The teacher will present the questions / topic that must be solving for the students and can be used as controls. It does not count for general note, except as to benefit the student in the case of showing a steady and dedicated work during the course and previously exceeding 50% of the score. Exclusively for the module of ELECTROTHERAPY AND ULTRASONOTHERAPY, there will be a peer tutoring program that will add a point to the final mark. It is optional and the methodology will be explained in the class. |
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| Mixed objective/subjective test | A2 A3 A8 B13 B19 C1 C6 | The theoretical examination will up to 50% of the grade, and the practical test 30% of the final grade. Theoretical exam: may have a first part of test questions, and a second part of open questions, reasoning ability or capacity of synthesis of networking and writing are checked. Just in case of doubtful note, it may be referred to the results of ongoing evaluation controls for the corresponding module. The practical test, in general, shall consist of 2 cases to be addressed by students for theoretical and practical resolution. Students will be assessed by a teacher who does not have to match the one who taught the student in practical lessons. To be able to average, at least 50% of the maximum score in each of the examinations (theoretical and practical ones) must be achieved. The collaboratory learning mark will be added only if the theoretical and practical exams were passed for each of the modules. The mean mark will only be done if both parts are passed. |
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Attendance at the laboratory is highly recommended and non-attendance should be well justified and may prevent the continuous assessment. Approved each quarter note to the July, including saved. If it had not approved the two modules in Jule, the part will be saved for the following year if the score is at least 70% of the grade. If someone is presented to test one of the two parts and not the other, will be considered as not presented in the final grade. If it is presented at both parts can no longer be considered as not presented. For this course, MASSOTHERAPY AND OTHER THERAPIES will the first part (in the first quarter) and will continue with electrotherapy and ultrasonotherapy part in the second quarter . |
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It is recommended as basic carrying a day theoretical and practical classes to get the maximum and to pass the course, given the density of content, abstraction of their fundamentals and the first course. It is important to have knowledge of English or do some of the same course, especially for Electrotherapy And Ultrasound therapy part. Although the language most commonly used by teachers of this subject is Spanish, interchangeably use Spanish and Galician and, of course, students can express themselves in the language of their choice. The exam in Galician will be provided at the request of interested students. Such request shall be made not later than one week before the exam. For part of electrotherapy and ultrasonic therapy in practice lessons, there is the possibility of participating in a group in which the language used is English . |