Equipment and Technology in Physiotherapy

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Display of contents; analysis and discussion of concepts and demonstration of technologies and techniques with simulated practice among students.

-Acquire knowledge about accessibility and universal design.

 – Be able to identify and classify assistive devices.

 – Know and follow the rules of selection, safety and precaution and use and use withassistive devices for mobility.

– Identify material and equipment used in physiotherapy, both in research and in clinical practice.

– Select and correctly apply retaining bandages.

 – Carry out safely and effectively transferred.

-Perform a correct positioning, ensuring the patient’s comfort and safety.

– It is intended the development of psychomotor equipment with a view to the acquisition of manual expertise that allows the training of safe and effective Physiotherapists

-Concepts of universal design, accessibility and support products; (3 hours)

-Classification of equipment and technologies in Physiotherapy used in clinical and research; (2 hours)

-Technology as a proactive strategy for functionality and health (9 hours):

Supporting products: ISO 9999 classification;

Mobility support products (ISO 9999 Class 12): canes, crutches, crutches, walkers, motorized and manual wheelchairs and wheelchair systems/accessories; Brief description of associated services (Selection of equipment, adaptations to equipment and in the middle, training in a clinical context and in the user’s natural environment);

Equipment handling;

Adjustment of equipment to the user (basic ergonomics, biomechanics and user characteristics/capacities;

-Basic rules for the transfer, positioning and transport of individuals with disabilities associated or not with assistive technologies. (10 hours)

-Containment ligatures: application, indications, contraindications and precautions (4 hours)

NAO

Primary Bibliografy:

— Disabled Living Foundation (2006). Choosing a standard self propelled wheelchair.
http://www.dlf.org.uk/factsheets
/pdf/Choosing_a_standard_self_propelled_wheelchair_sponsored.pd
-Sullivan, S e Schmitz, T. Fisioterapia- Avaliação e tratamento. Editora Manole
-Sisto SA, Druin E, Sliwinsk MM. Spinal Cord Injuries- Management and Rehabilitation. 1ª Ed. Mosby. 2008.
ISBN-10 : 032300699X
– Harvey, E. Management of Spinal Cord Injuries: A Guide for Physiotherapists. Elsevier 2008. . ISBN
9780443068584
– Shasank Nagavarapu, Steven A. Lavender & William S. Marras (2017) Spine loading during the application
and removal of lifting slings: the effects of patient weight, bed height and work method, Ergonomics, 60:5,
636-648, DOI: 10.1080/00140139.2016.1211750
-Johnston et al. Using technology to enhance physical therapy students’ problem-solving skills around
safepatient handling. Physical Therapy Reviews. 18, 6, (2013), 4017-415

Secondary bibliography:
-Cohen M, Nelson G, Green D, Leib R, Matz M, Thomas P. Patient Handling and Movement Assessments:A
White Paper. Prepared by the 2010 Health Guidelines Revision Committee Specialty Subcommittee on
Patient Movement. Ed Carla M. Borden.
– República Portuguesa. Despacho nº 7197/2016 do Dec. lei nº 105/2016, de 1 de Junho