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Academic year:
2026
Description:
Imaging is now a very relevant tool for the diagnosis, management and treatment on any disease. The student will learn with a practice methodology the essentials of imaging that will help him/her to become a much better physiotherapist.
ECTS credits:
6
Course coordinator:
Carmen Moragues Pastor

Groups

Group A

Duration:
One-semester, 2nd semester
Teaching staff:
Josep-Ronald Garcia Bennett  / Carmen Moragues Pastor
Language of the classes:
English (100%)

Group B

Duration:
One-semester, 1st semester
Teaching staff:
Josep-Ronald Garcia Bennett  / Carmen Moragues Pastor
Language of the classes:
English (100%)

Competences

  • Comunicar-se de mode efectiu i clar
  • Treballar en equip de forma col·laborativa i responsabilitat compartida.
  • Dissenyar el pla d'intervenció en fisioteràpia, atenent a criteris d'adequació, validesa i eficiència.
  • Proporcionar una atenció de fisioteràpia eficaç, atorgant una assistència integral als pacients.
  • Dur a terme les intervencions fisioterapèutiques basant-se en l'atenció integral de la salut que suposa la cooperació multiprofessional, la integració dels processos i la continuïtat assistencial.

Syllabus

1. Introduction to Diagnostic Imaging Imaging techniques: Radiography and contrast radiography Ultrasound Computed Tomography Magnetic Resonance Imaging Radiation effects: Ionizing radiations: physics and doses Biologic effects of radiations Radioprotection.

2. General Semiology X-ray Radiographic densities Radiographic positioning Ultrasound Interpretation of ultrasound images. Artifacts CT CT densities, window and density levels. Contrast administration and contrast phases MRI MRI sequences Imaging interpretation DICOM imaging

3. Thoracic, cardiac, breast and vascular imaging Abdominal imaging

4. Shoulder Imaging anatomy Degenerative disease and impingement Muscular avulsion Arthropathy

5. Vertebral column Anatomy and Imaging Techniques Development anomalies Degenerative disease Traumatic disease

6. Pelvic girdle Imaging anatomy Traumatic disease Hip impingement Pediatric disease Sports disease

7. Knee Imaging and functional anatomy Meniscal, tendon and ligament lesions Chondropathy and arthropathy

8. Elbow Imaging anatomy Epicondylitis: lateral and medial Traumatic disease Arthropathy

9. Wrist Imaging anatomy Traumatic disease Arthropathy: rheumatoid, degenerative, deposit Carpal tunnel syndrome Tendinopathies

10. Ankle Imaging anatomy Traumatic disease Tendon and ligament disease

11. Practical Ultrasound Session 1. Bases of MSK ultrasound. Standard shoulder scan and frequent shoulder pathology

12. Practical Ultrasound Session 2.Standard Knee scan and frequent pathology. Standard Hip scan and frequent pathology

13. Practical Ultrasound Session 3. Standard Elbow scan and frequent pathology. Standard Wrist and Hand scan and frequent pathology

14. Practical Ultrasound Session 4. Standard Ankle and Foot scan and frequent pathology. Ultrasound guided injections.

Activities

Activity type Hours with a teacher Hours without a teacher Virtual hours with a teacher Total
Analysis / case study 32,00 94,00 24,00 150,00
Total 32,00 94,00 24,00 150

Bibliography

  • David Stoller (2003). Diagnostic Imaging Orthopaedics. AMIRSYS.
  • ARTHROGRAPHY .PRICIPLES AND PRACTICE IN RADIOLOGY (2009). Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 1 edition (December 2, 2008).
  • ANDREW SONIN (2010). DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING. MUSCULOSKELETAL:TRAUMA. AMIRSYS.
  • BIANCHI – MARTINOLI (2007). US OF THE MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM. SPRINGER.

Assessment and Grading

Assessment activities:

Description of the activity Assessment Activity % Remediable subject
To be familiar with the physics behind each imaging technique (X-ray, ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging, computer tomography). Multiple choice. 10 No
To reinforce your knowledge of anatomy through radiological interpretation. Multiple choice with images. 20 No
To study the main physiotherapy pathology that has more relevance in radiology Multiple choice questions with images. 25 No
To recognize the pathology in different real cases using the same tools as radiologists. Multiple choice questions with images. 25 No
On hand practical ultrasound class. Multiple choice with images. 20 No

Grading

CONTINUOUS EVALUATION

Each class will contain a short evaluation regarding the content of the class (both the theoretical and practical content) which will account for 12.5% of the final evaluation.

All evaluations will be done by multiple choice questions (4 options, 1 correct and no negative points) and they may include images. The evaluations can be retaken in case a student does not pass them.

UNIQUE EVALUATION
60 Multiple Choice questions (4 options, 1 correct and no negative points) that may include images.

Specific criteria for the "No show" grade:
A student will be marked as Non Present when he does not attend the Continuous Evaluation or the Final 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.

Minimum requirements to pass:
A minimum grade of 5.0 will be required to pass the subject.

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

Learning outcomes:

- Knowing the main concepts and means of diagnostic imaging that are applied to the profession of physiotherapist.
- Learning to interpret diagnostic tests to identify possible clinical cases.

Design Amendment

Amendment of activities:
Scenario I. 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. Scenario IV. 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.
The teaching activities will be carried out through online platforms (theoretical activities).

Amendment of the assessment:
Scenario I. 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. Scenario IV. 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.
The evaluation will be as follows:

Theoretical part: Assessment using the Moodle platform. (the assessment rules will be the previously established in the subject)

Mentoring and communication:
Scenario I. 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. Scenario IV. 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.
The communication and professor meetings will be carried out through the platforms enabled by the UdG (google meet, Microsoft teams, Skype ...)

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