Osteopathy in Geriatrics
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- Category: Discipline
- Bogosh, C.W. (2013) The Golden Years: Healthy Aging and the Older Adult. CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform. Bowker, L., Price, J., Smith, S. (2012) Oxford Handbook of Geriatric Medicine. Oxford Medical Handbooks. Chaitow, L. (1981). Instant pain control Trigger Point Self-treatment. HarperCollins Publishers Ltd. Guccione, A. & Wong, R. (2011). Geriatric Physical Therapy. (3rd ed.). Elsevier. Nelson, K. & Glonek, T. (2014). Somatic Dysfunction in Osteopathic Family Medicine. (2nd ed.). Lippincott. Pilate, P. (2013). Osteopatia. Como Mejorar la Movilidad y Elasticidad del Cuerpo. Tecnicas y Ejercicios para Todos. La Esfera de Los Libros. Sergueef, N. & Nelson K. (2014). Osteopathy for the over 50s: Maintaining Function and Treating Dysfunction. Handspring Publishing. Viana de Queiroz, M. (2004). Exercícios para Doentes Reumáticos. Lidel.
- Osteopathy
- 4086
- 19551
- Osteopathy in Geriatrics
- IPLUSO4086-19551
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- 5
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- Português
- In this curricular unit, the Team-based learning (TBL) methodology is used, with tasks carried out in small groups, allowing the development of the ability to analyze and apply theoretical concepts. In practical classes, the student has prior access to the activities that will be carried out in each class session, which allows for prior reading and preparation. Class session plans are accompanied by a set of questions, to ensure individual preparation, and later discussion of procedures and results.
- Mandatory
- To train the student to the proper systemic functioning of the body, the relationship between the viscera, nervous system and structure, at an advanced age. Acquire the knowledge necessary for the initial diagnosis of acute and chronic diseases common geriatric. Transmitting the osteopathic approach to common medical conditions, according to its pathophysiology. Relate the concepts of skull-visceral approach to osteopathic intervention in the elderly. Establish the diagnosis and make the treatment of disorders. Enhance the effectiveness of osteopathic treatment in various disorders. Normalize the body's functions in the elderly. Know select the techniques / strategies that best suit each dysfunction / pathology and for each individual.
- Osteopathy in the bio-psycho-social changes; Clinical approach in different systemic changes in the body; Clinical approach to chronic diseases of the elderly; Osteopathic intervention in various chronic conditions.
Descrição
Data limite
Ponderação
1º Frequência teórica
XX-XX-XXXX
25%
2º Frequência teórica
XX-XX-XXXX
25%
Frequência prática
XX-XX-XXXX
50%
A classificação final (CF) da unidade curricular por avaliação contínua é obtida a partir das classificações adquiridas na componente escrita (T) e na componente prática (PL). A componente Teórica consta de duas frequências escritas e é relativa aos conteúdos teóricos. A classificação mínima em cada frequência é de 9,5 valores. A componente prática consta de um momento de avaliação prático realizado durante as aulas laboratoriais. A classificação mínima é de 9,5 valores. A classificação final é calculada a partir da seguinte fórmula: CF = 0,50 T + 0,50 PL. A classificação de todos os instrumentos de avaliação é expressa numa escala de 0 a 20 valores, sendo que o valor ponderado das classificações obtidas tem de ser igual ou superior a 9,5 valores.
- Semestral
- In this ccurricular unit the students acquire knowledge and skills in the osteopathic approach of a special population - the elderly. In this type of population, the osteopathic approach aims to maintain the flexibility of the body structure to improve the quality of life and without pain. By working on the structure of the adult body, osteopathy can aid in muscle relaxation, joint flexibility, blood flow clearance and postural balance. Osteopathic assessment and treatment will be addressed for the most common chronic pathological conditions in this type of special population.
