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University College of Physiotherapy
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Grao en Fisioterapia
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  FISIOTERAPIA XERAL
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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
- 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
- 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
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
To select and use correctly the parameters of application and elements associated to the machine or technicl selected. A2
A3
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
To identify the alarm signs to stop the therapy or to change the parameters selected. B13
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
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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