Educational laboratory
Academic Year 2023/2024 - Teacher: ROSARIO FERLITOExpected Learning Outcomes
The course aims to recognize the different anatomical structures through detailed palpation techniques. Transmitting to students a greater awareness of superficial anatomical structures will allow them to relate the theoretical knowledge acquired to direct palpation on the human body, which is essential in numerous clinical conditions.
Course Structure
The lessons will be carried out in the classroom with the aid of devices capable of improving understanding of the topic (e.g. anatomical models, 3D images)
All topics covered include a practical in-depth study of the topic (analysis of individual body areas through in vivo palpation)
Required Prerequisites
A good understanding of basic anatomy and kinesiology
Attendance of Lessons
Mandatory attendance
Detailed Course Content
Lesson 1
- OBJECTIVE EXAM: PREMISES AND METHODS
- EXAMINATION METHODS OF THE SOFT PARTS
INSPECTION
LOCALIZATION TEST
FUNCTIONAL TESTS
ACTIVE MOVEMENTS, PASSIVE
Lesson 2
- THEORETICAL BASES OF THE EXAMINATION OF THE PALPATORY
STATIC PALPATION
PERFECT CHARACTERISTICS
GENERAL PALPATION TECHNIQUES
INTERPRETATION OF THE PALPATORY RELIEFS
Lesson 3
PERCEPTION OF PAIN
RULES FOR THE RECOGNITION OF THE VARIOUS STRUCTURES
DYNAMIC PALPATION
TECHNIQUES FOR DYNAMIC PALPATION
Lesson 4
- FOOT
OSTEOLOGY, ARTHOLOGY, MIOLOGY, ANATOMY OF SURFACE / SPECIFIC TECHNIQUES OF PALPATION
Lesson 5
- KNEE AND LEG
OSTEOLOGY, ARTHOLOGY, MIOLOGY, ANATOMY OF SURFACE / SPECIFIC TECHNIQUES OF PALPATION
Lesson 6
- HIP AND LUMBAR RACHIDES
OSTEOLOGY, ARTHOLOGY, MIOLOGY, ANATOMY OF SURFACE / SPECIFIC TECHNIQUES OF PALPATION
- OBJECTIVE EXAM: PREMISES AND METHODS
- EXAMINATION METHODS OF THE SOFT PARTS
INSPECTION
LOCALIZATION TEST
FUNCTIONAL TESTS
ACTIVE MOVEMENTS, PASSIVE
Lesson 2
- THEORETICAL BASES OF THE EXAMINATION OF THE PALPATORY
STATIC PALPATION
PERFECT CHARACTERISTICS
GENERAL PALPATION TECHNIQUES
INTERPRETATION OF THE PALPATORY RELIEFS
Lesson 3
PERCEPTION OF PAIN
RULES FOR THE RECOGNITION OF THE VARIOUS STRUCTURES
DYNAMIC PALPATION
TECHNIQUES FOR DYNAMIC PALPATION
Lesson 4
- FOOT
OSTEOLOGY, ARTHOLOGY, MIOLOGY, ANATOMY OF SURFACE / SPECIFIC TECHNIQUES OF PALPATION
Lesson 5
- KNEE AND LEG
OSTEOLOGY, ARTHOLOGY, MIOLOGY, ANATOMY OF SURFACE / SPECIFIC TECHNIQUES OF PALPATION
Lesson 6
- HIP AND LUMBAR RACHIDES
OSTEOLOGY, ARTHOLOGY, MIOLOGY, ANATOMY OF SURFACE / SPECIFIC TECHNIQUES OF PALPATION
Textbook Information
Reference text for lesson 1-2-3
PALPATORY ANATOMY APPLIED TO THE BERNHARD REICHERT REHABILITATION CLINIC
Reference text for lesson 4-5-6
ATLAS OF PALPATORY ANATOMY OF THE UPPER LIMB
SERGE TIXA MANUAL SURFACE INSPECTION