2nd Bachelor in Physiotherapy

Special techniques of the old person

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ECTS Credits1
Number of Hours (h/year)15
Teaching staffJACQUET, Dominique
TOUSSAINT, Marie
Course UnitCompulsory
TermQuad. 1 and 2
CodePARA-D_KINE0034/2
Prerequisite

Course of Physiology and Functional Rehabilitation

Aims and Objectives

To be aware of deteriorations of the various systems due to ageing. To consider the movement as responsible of prevention of the disorders related to the senescence

To establish a balance and to conceive the adapted treatment.

Description

The ageing of the population

Locomotor system and senescence

Balance and conception of physical activities in geriatrics:

· Clinical observation, physiotherapy diagnosis

Rehabilitation to maintain autonomy.

Bibliography

BOUCHET J-Y., et al, Rééducation en gériatrie, Ed. Masson, Paris, 1995.

INSTITUT DE FORMATION CONTINUE DE LA SOCIÉTÉ SCIENTIFIQUE DE MÉDECINE GÉNÉRALE, Traité de Gériatrie, 1988.

THEVENON A., et POLLEZ B., Rééducation gériatrique, Ed. Masson, Paris, 1993.

E.M.C., Rééducation en gériatrie, 2000.

Teaching and Learning MethodsLectures
Assessment MethodsWritten examinations
NotesYes
LanguageFrench

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