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General information

Academic year:
2025
Description:
This course aims to provide the student with tools leading to an adequate development of theoretical and practical competences within the framework of passive joint mobilization.
ECTS credits:
6
Course coordinator:
Samuel Matthew Young

Groups

Group A

Duration:
One-semester, 2nd semester
Teaching staff:
Iana Anishenkova Korobova  / Ivan Leo Bacha  / Samuel Matthew Young
Language of the classes:
English (100%)

Syllabus

1. Subject Introduction. Principles of Joint Mobilization and Accessory Movements; Maitland Concept and history, grades of movement and practical introduction.

2. Upper Limb 1

3. Upper Limb 2

4. Revision/Case Studies

5. Exam 1

6. Lower Limb 1

7. Lower Limb 2

8. Lower Limb 3

9. Exam 2

10. Concept of Massotherapy. History of Massage. Effects of Massage. General indications and contraindications of Massage. Types of Massages Specific Massage Techniques

11. Classic Massage 2

12. Classic Massage 3

13. Exam 3

14. Theory Exam

Activities

Activity type Hours with a teacher Hours without a teacher Virtual hours with a teacher Total
Analysis / case study 59,00 91,00 0 150,00
Total 59,00 91,00 0 150

Bibliography

  • Bucher-Dollenz G, Wiesner R. (2010). El Concepto Maitland: Su Aplicación en Fisioterapia.. Editorial Panamericana.
  • Kisner C, Colby L. (2002). Therapeutic Exercise: Foundations & Techniques (4th Ed). FA Davis..
  • Hertling D, Kessler R (1996). Management of Common Musculoskeletal Disorders (3rd Ed.). Philapelphia: J.B. Lippincott..
  • (2008). A Model for Standardizing Manipulation Terminology in Physical Therapy Practice. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther, 38(3), 1-6
  • Houglum, P.A. (2005). Therapeutic exercise for musculoskeletal injuries (2nd ed..). Human Kinetics: Champaign, IL..
  • Susan L. Edmond (2006). Joint Mobilization/Manipulation: Extremity and Spinal Technique ((3rd). ). Mosby..
  • Clay, James H.. (2004). Masoterapia clínica básica :. Madrid [etc.]: McGraw-Hill Interamericana.

Assessment and Grading

Assessment activities:

Description of the activity Assessment Activity % Remediable subject
Practical Evaluation 1 Upper Limb Practical Evaluation
25 No
Practical Evaluation 2 Lower Limb Evaluation 25 No
Practical Evaluation 3 Please read Students Guide 25 No
Theory Exam Please read Students Guide 25 Yes

Grading

Must achieve >50% to pass the subject overall.
Must achieve an average of >50% for the combined total of the practical exams.
Must also achieve a mark of >50% for the theory exam.
Must be present for >80% of classes, which means that students can only miss 2 uncertified classes throughout the course.
Failure to comply with practical class attendance will require students to sit the Basic Competencies Exam (BCE).

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 present" (did not present to 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.

• Practical exams 1,2 and 3 (worth 25% each, 75% of total mark). A minimum of 5 is required to pass. These exams will be conducted during the final exam week.
• Theory exam (worth 25% of total mark) will be conducted during the final exam week.

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, and also virtually

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

Neither rings nor bracelets are allowed during classes or exams. Students must wear student uniform during exams

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