Physiotherapy - Course D - Roma Azienda S.Camillo Forlanini

Activity type

Scienze interdisciplinari e cliniche

SSD

MED/06

Year

3rd year

Semester

2nd semester

CFU

2

Hours distribution

20 classroom hours

Lecturers

ROBERTA GONNELLA
ROSSELLA PAOLINI

Activity type

Scienze interdisciplinari e cliniche

SSD

MED/24

Year

3rd year

Semester

2nd semester

CFU

2

Hours distribution

20 classroom hours

Lecturers

MARCO GAFFI

Activity type

Scienze della fisioterapia

SSD

MED/48

Year

3rd year

Semester

2nd semester

CFU

1

Hours distribution

10 classroom hours

Lecturers

STEFANIA SIMIGLIANI

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
-Interpret the pathophysiological mechanisms underlying the major oncological and urological conditions, as well as pelvic floor disorders, and understand their impact on functioning, participation, and quality of life.
-Identify functional impairments and complications associated with medical oncology treatments (including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapies), recognizing signs and symptoms that require modification of the rehabilitation program.
-Apply specialized physiotherapy interventions for the management of pelvic floor dysfunctions, urological complications, and functional impairments related to cancer and its treatments.
-Collaborate effectively within the multidisciplinary oncology team, contributing to the development of individualized rehabilitation plans and ensuring continuity of care.

Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and pathophysiology, together with foundational competencies in physiotherapy assessment, clinical reasoning, and the principles of Evidence-Based Practice.

Oncology program:
-Definition of cancer
-Classification of cancer
-Principles of epidemiology, immunology, chemotherapy and radiotherapy
-Innovatives therapy
General features, epidemiology, etiology and therapy of the most common cancers , expecially those of particular interest to a physiotherapist such as:
breast cancer, lung cancer, bone tumors, colorectal cancer, leukemias and limphomas.

Pelvic floor. Male and female urinary incontinence. Neurogenic bladder. Sexual dysfunctions. Urinary obstructive disorders.

Pelvic floor rehabilitation (see detailed programme).

PDF files of the slides presented during lectures, as well as any educational videos from YouTube or other supplementary materials (such as scientific articles), will be made available.

Module: MEDICAL ONCOLOGY
N/D
Module: UROLOGY
N/D
Module: TECHNICAL NURSING AND REHABILITATION SCIENCES
N/D

Lectures supported by slide presentations, videos, and demonstrative images.

Attendance is mandatory, with a maximum of 30% absences allowed based on the total number of lessons (this may vary depending on the teaching module).

During the oral examination, students will be required to answer questions on the syllabus of each individual module, posed by the respective teachers.

Explain the main differences between male and female urinary incontinence and describe the physiotherapy approach for each condition.
What are the main risk factors for urinary incontinence, and how can physiotherapy contribute to prevention and treatment?
Explain the mechanisms, assessment, and physiotherapy management of cancer-related fatigue.

• The scheduling of activities is carried out flexibly, based on the availability of teaching staff and facilities.