Unit ENGLISH II

Course
Physiotherapy
Study-unit Code
50648702
Curriculum
In all curricula
Teacher
Hilary Ann Giles
Teachers
  • Hilary Ann Giles
Hours
  • 24 ore - Hilary Ann Giles
CFU
2
Course Regulation
Coorte 2019
Offered
2021/22
Learning activities
Lingua/prova finale
Area
Per la conoscenza di almeno una lingua straniera
Academic discipline
NN
Type of study-unit
Obbligatorio (Required)
Type of learning activities
Attività formativa monodisciplinare
Language of instruction
ItaScientific English 2ian
Contents
The upper and lower limbs. Stroke. Back pain and the spinal column. Physiotherapy treatment for various conditions.
Reference texts
Course material supplied by the English language teacher.
Educational objectives
Students should be able to read and understand texts in English regarding subjects which are pertinent to physiotherapy. They should also be able to describe in English a patient’s condition and case history/study, as well as indicating the exercises that the patient should do.
Prerequisites
None
Teaching methods
Face to face lessons and/or on TEAMS. Pair-work and group activity.
Material available on UNISTUDIUM: the e-learning platform of the University of Perugia.
[L/SNT2] FISIOTERAPIA - FOLIGNO
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Titolo abbreviato del corso
21_167898
Titolo del corsoINGLESE SCIENTIFICO II (2021/22)

Other information

Learning verification modality
Written and oral exam
https://cla.unipg.it/i-test/prenotazione-test
The exam must be booked through the CLA platform according to the deadlines for each exam session.
Any communication via e-mail with the CLA must be done using your student email address
https://cla.unipg.it/info-contatti/contatti

Extended program
24 hours of face-to-face lessons (divided into 8 three-hour sessions) 2 credits.
-The hand and the wrist, including injuries and hand strengthening exercises.
-The arm, elbow and shoulder, including pain causes and treatment.
-The foot, ankle, knee and leg: pain, examination and injuries.
-Ischaemic and haemorrhagic stroke – explaining the effects of a stroke to a patient and his/her relatives.
- Back pain: causes, types and exercises to relieve back pain.
-The spinal column.
- Articles on how physiotherapy helps patients suffering from cancer, multiple sclerosis, cardiovascular disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), chronic pain, incontinence, Parkinson’s disease and stroke.

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