Physiotherapy REPLICA B - ASL RIETI

1. Research Methodology (introductory module): Principles of Evidence-Based Practice (EBP). Types of studies (observational, experimental, RCTs). Hierarchy of evidence of effectiveness. Bibliographic sources and database searches (PubMed, PEDro). Critical reading of scientific articles. Structure of a scientific article and main quality indicators. 2. Joint Biomechanics: Concepts of leverage, moments, and muscle forces. Biomechanics of the hip, knee, ankle, shoulder, elbow, and wrist. Functional analysis of joint movements. 3. Gait cycle: Phases of normal gait. Kinematic and kinetic analysis. Main gait alterations in rehabilitation. 4. Palpation anatomy: Palpation of the main bony landmarks and muscle groups. Tendon and joint localization techniques. Practical exercises in pairs. 5. Muscle testing and joint ROM assessment: Principles and classification of manual muscle testing. Practical execution of tests for the upper and lower limbs. Measurement of joint ROM with a goniometer. Data interpretation and clinical recording.

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