Occupational therapy

1) Role and intervention of the occupational therapist in the rehabilitation of orthopedic patients: - Evaluation and planning of occupational therapy treatment - Identification and evaluation of aids - Training in the use of aids - Training in activities of daily living 2) Role and intervention of the occupational therapist in the rehabilitation of patients with rheumatic diseases: - Evaluation and planning of occupational therapy treatment - Joint economy - Identification and evaluation of aids - Training in the use of aids - Training in activities of daily living - Assessment of hand with osteoarthritic/arthritis pathology. 3) Occupational therapist role and intervention in the rehabilitation of an amputee patient: - Evaluation and treatment planning - Components of a modular prosthesis - Types of upper and lower limb prostheses - Postural alignment in a wheelchair for a patient with bilateral amputation - Prosthesis usage training - Activities of daily living training 4) Assistive devices, orthoses and postural systems: - Mobility aids and aids for performing activities of daily living - Static and dynamic orthoses for upper/lower limb - Trunk/pelvis postural units (backrests and cushions) - The tariff nomenclature 5) Load handling and ergonomics: - Principles of ergonomics - Best practices for the correct handling of patients

- Knowledge of the main pathologies in the orthopedic field - Knowledge of the main pathologies in the rheumatology field - Knowledge of the theoretical and practical foundations of Occupational Therapy

- Lissoni, A. (2014). Wheelchair seating - From biomechanics of posture to mechanics of the vehicle. Edi-ermes. - Tramontano, M., Princi, A. A., Piermaria, J. (2019). Mobilization, assessment and handling of the patient. Practical guide. Edi-ermes. - Epis, O. M., Petrucci, B. M. (2023). Understanding and overcoming rheumatoid arthritis. Tecniche Nuove.

The student will be able to take the exam only if they have attended 75% of the classes.

At the end of the course, there is an oral exam scheduled to assess the understanding of the topics covered.