Base Knowledge
Assessment and intervention techniques in physical therapy
Teaching Methodologies
Presentation: to present the themes/contents, raise problems and guide the students’ approach;
Use of different cases to illustrate the themes under study;
Small group discussion (4-5 students), common or diverse tasks.
Learning Results
Apply the principles of assessment, diagnosis, programming and intervention in conditions and problems associated with the neuromuscular system, as well as preparing adequate records, based on Functionality/Disability;
Organize the elements associated with Physiotherapy procedures according to the Structures, Functions, Activities/Participation and Contextual Factors components;
Develop strategies focused on education/advising users/patients and family members and on the knowledge of the contribution of different members of the health team so that the physiotherapist has a global view of the user/patient;
Critically analyze the models and practical strategies in the different contexts in which the physiotherapist works;
Evaluate evidence of practice in the context of neuromuscular conditions.
Thus, affective skills and competences are obtained: growth in the emotional/behavioral and attitudinal areas; cognitive: reflective mental performance and knowledge; and psychomotor: practical-instrumental skills (manual performance).
Program
1. Examination and assessment of Functioning and Disability components (body structures and functions, activities and participation) and Contextual Factors in neuromuscular conditions (11 hours).
2. Identification of patterns/diagnosis (1 hour)
3. Determination of the prognosis (4 hour)
Definition of expected goals;
Frequency and duration of sessions;
Factors that can influence the sessions and the intervention plan;
4. Evidence-based and customer-centric approaches (9 hours)
Traditional or conservative;
Facilitator (Bobath, Rood, Carr & Shepard, others);
Neuropsychological;
Neuroplasticity;
New technologies, including Virtual Reality and Assistive Technologies;
Health promotion and prevention of secondary problems;
Education and counseling;
Community Based Rehabilitation;
Others.
Curricular Unit Teachers
Internship(s)
NAO
Bibliography
Primary Bibliografy:
-Harvey L. Management of spinal cord injuries: a guide for physiotherapists. Elsevier Health Sciences 2008
-Erickson, M., Erickson, M. L., McKnight, R., & Utzman, R. (2008). Physical therapy documentation: from examination to outcome. Slack Incorporated.
Petty, Nicola J. (2013). Neuromusculoskeletal Examination and Assessment: A Handbook for Therapists. 4th Edition. Churchill Livingstone. ISBN-13: 9780702055041
Petty, Nicola. (2012). Principles of Neuromusculoskeletal Treatment and Management: A Handbook for Therapists, 2e (Physiotherapy Essentials). Churchill Livingstone. ISBN-13: 978-0702053092
Stokes, Maria; Stack, Emma (2013). Physical Management for Neurological Conditions: [Formerly Physical Management in Neurological Rehabilitation]. 3rd Edition. Churchill Livingstone 3rd Edition. ISBN-13: 9780702054693
Catherine C. Goodman. (2012). Differential Diagnosis for Physical Therapists: Screening for Referral, 5th Edition. Saunders ISBN-13: 978-1437725438
Romel W. Mackelprang. (2009). Disability: A Diversity Model Approach in Human Service Practice 2nd Edition, Lyceum Books, ISBN-13: 978-1933478593
Ron Scott, PT, JD, EdD, LLM, MSBA, and Christopher Petrosino, PT, PhD (2000). Physical Therapy Management ISBN: 978-0-323-01114-3 L Guthrie. (2009). Clinical Case Studies in Physiotherapy, A Guide for Students and Graduates. Churchill Livingstone. ISBN: 9780443069161, 408p.
Secondary Bibliografy:
Associação Portuguesa de Fisioterapeutas. Fisioterapia Padrões de Prática – Adaptação do documento da região Europeia da WCPT serial online 2002 cited 2005 Março 10 . Disponível em: URL: http://www.apfisio.pt
-Anat Mirelman, Paolo Bonato, Richard Camicioli, Terry D Ellis, Nir Giladi, Jamie L Hamilton, Chris J Hass, Jeffrey M Hausdorff, Elisa Pelosin, Quincy J Almeida. Gait impairments in Parkinson’s disease. Lancet Neurol 2019; 18: 697–708. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/
-Capato TTC, Domingos JMM, Almeida LRS. Versão em Português da Diretriz Europeia de Fisioterapia para a Doença de Parkinson. São Paulo: Omnifarma; 2015
-Swiss Paraplegic Research. Case Studies: Translating Interventions Into Real-life Gains – A Rehab Cycle Approach. Swiss Paraplegic Research. Switzerland; 2007
-The SCIRE Project. Spinal Cord Injury Research Evidence Professional. Information Sheets, Toolkits, and Treatment Algorithms. https://scireproject.com/clinical-resources/info-sheets/
– Teasell, R., Salbach, N. M., Foley, N., Mountain, A., Cameron, J. I., Jong, A. D., … & Lindsay, M. P. (2020). Canadian stroke best practice recommendations: rehabilitation, recovery, and community participation following stroke. Part one: rehabilitation and recovery following stroke; update 2019. International Journal of Stroke, 15(7), 763-788.
–Quatman-Yates, C. C., Hunter-Giordano, A., Shimamura, K. K., Landel, R., Alsalaheen, B. A., Hanke, T. A., … & Silverberg, N. (2020). Physical Therapy Evaluation and Treatment After Concussion/Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: Clinical Practice Guidelines Linked to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health From the Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy, American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy, Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy, and Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy of the American Physical Therapy Association. Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 50(4), CPG1-CPG73.
-Cohen, E. T., Potter, K., Allen, D. D., Bennett, S. E., Brandfass, K. G., Widener, G. L., & Yorke, A. M. (2015). Selecting rehabilitation outcome measures for people with multiple sclerosis. International journal of MS care, 17(4), 181-189.
-Moore, J. L., Potter, K., Blankshain, K., Kaplan, S. L., OʼDwyer, L. C., & Sullivan, J. E. (2018). A Core Set of Outcome Measures for Adults With Neurologic Conditions Undergoing Rehabilitation: A CLINICAL PRACTICE GUIDELINE. Journal of neurologic physical therapy : JNPT, 42(3), 174–220. https://doi.org/10.1097/NPT.0000000000000229