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General information

Academic year:
2025
Description:
The main objective of this course is to provide the students with the ability of evaluating the functional status of the patient, taking into account all the different variables of a global health status: physical, psychological and social aspects. In order to overcome the several items forming the course, it is compulsory to be able to understand and apply the different methods (both manual and instrumental) concerning a complete Physical-Therapy evaluation.
ECTS credits:
6
Course coordinator:
Samuel Matthew Young

Groups

Group A

Duration:
One-semester, 1st semester
Teaching staff:
Renata Kelly Da Palma  / Lucy Elisabeth Hackney  / Samuel Matthew Young
Language of the classes:
English (100%)

Syllabus

1. Introduction and Background

2. Shoulder

3. Elbow and Forearm

4. Hand and Wrist

5. Hip

6. Knee

7. Ankle and Foot

8. Case Study - Group Presentation

9. Practical Exams x 2

10. Theory Exam

Activities

Activity type Hours with a teacher Hours without a teacher Virtual hours with a teacher Total
Lecture / text commentary 12,00 12,00 0 24,00
Internships in companies / institutions 16,00 24,00 16,00 56,00
Assessment test 12,00 58,00 0 70,00
Total 40,00 94,00 16,00 150

Bibliography

  • Hislop HJ, Montgomery J. (2010). Daniels and Worthingham’s Muscle Testing. (8th Edition). Saunders-Elsevier.
  • Iyer KM (2012). Clinical Examination in Orthopedics. Springer-Verlag .
  • Hoppenfeld S (1995). Physical Examination of the Spine and Extremities. Pearson.
  • Bhandari M (2012). Evidence-based Orthopedics. Wiley-Blackwell.
  • Brukner P, Khan K (2017). Clinical Sports Medicine (5th Edition). Sydney: McGraw.

Assessment and Grading

Assessment activities:

Description of the activity Assessment Activity % Remediable subject
Practical Exam 1 Mid-term exam 30 No
Practical Exam 2 Mid-term exam 30 No
Theory Exam Multiple Choice Questions 25 Yes
Group Presentation - Case Study Professor and Peer Evaluated 15 No

Grading

a. Students must obtain a minimum of 5/10, once their two practical exams are averaged out, in order to pass the subject. Students not reaching 5/10 on their practical exam block will have to take the practical component of the BCE at the end of the semester.
b. It is compulsory to pass (5/10) the theory exam. Those failing to reach a mark of 5/10 will have to take the BCE theory exam.
c. Students under continuance assessment mode must attend 80% of class.
d. Participation and Attendance is compulsory for the Group Presentation
The maximum achievable mark for students who complete any part of the BCE is 5/10.

Specific criteria for the "No show" grade:
Any student not having overcome the subject by means of the mid-term exams and not reporting to the minimal competences exam will be evaluated as "not sat" (did not present for evaluation).

Single Assessment:
The evaluation system in EUSES - UdG is based, in general, in the continuous assessment. If the student wishes to take part in the unique pathway, he/she will need to request it in writing to the lecturer of the subject and the degree coordinator during the first two weeks of the Semester.

Those electing to follow the unique pathway will have theory and both practical exams (combined upper limb and lower limb) in the official exam week. It is required to receive an 5/10 or above for both exams. The practical exam would be worth 60% and the theory exam would be worth 40%.

Minimum requirements to pass:
Per considerar superada l’assignatura, caldrà obtenir una qualificació mínima de 5.0

Mentorship

The tutorials will be carried out in person in enabled classrooms.

Communication and interaction with students

Communication and interaction with the students will be done in person and virtually throughout the forum of Moodle, video-conferencing means and email.

Remarks

This is a hands-on practical class. You are expected to practice respectfully. Rings, bracelets or long nails are not allowed during clases or exams. You must wear your full uniform during practical exams.

In person: the tutorials will be carried out in person in enabled classrooms. Communication and interaction with the students will be in person, and the Moodle fórum and email will be used in addition.

Learning outcomes:

- Having the ability to assess the functional status of the patient/user from the perspective of Physiotherapy, by considering physical, psychological and social aspects.
- Understanding and applying manual and instrumental assessment methods and procedures in Physiotherapy and Physical Rehabilitation, as well as the scientific evaluation of their usefulness and effectiveness.

Design Amendment

Amendment of activities:
If scenarios 1 occurs a move towards full attendance practical classes will occur.
If scenario 4 occurs, practical classes and examination will be conducted virtually via Zoom

Amendment of the assessment:
If Scenario 4 occurs:
• Practical Exam 1 x 25%
• Practical Exam 2 x 25%
• Theory Exam 50%
As for other scenarios, a combined passmark of 5/10 for both practical exams is required. It is also required to achieve 5/10 or above.

Mentoring and communication:
Scenario 1. In person: the tutorials will be carried out in person in enabled classrooms. Communication and interaction with the students will be in person, and the Moodle forum and email will be used in addition.
Scenario 4. Confinement: Tutorials will be virtually conducted. Communication and interaction with the students will take place virtually, through the forum of Moodle, video-conferencing means and email.

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