Study Programmes 2015-2016
KINE0645-1  
Hydrotherapy
Duration :
10h Th
Number of credits :
Bachelor in physiotherapy and rehabilitation3
Lecturer :
Jean-Louis Croisier
Language(s) of instruction :
French language
Organisation and examination :
Teaching in the second semester
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite :
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Course contents :
  • The structure of the course corresponds to the study of the physical properties of liquid environments - physiological consequences - therapeutic implications
  • Hydrotherapy guidelines and contra-indications
  • The properties and applications of mudbaths (peloides), carbonic gas baths, steam and subaqua showers
Learning outcomes of the course :
Allowing an understanding of therapeutic guidelines and the limits of hydrotherapy in order to integrate them in other re-educative techniques.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills :
Particular links with a course on the curriculum:

  • Previously: BAC 1 Physics
  • Later: Further studies in kinesiology, BAC 3
Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
Theoretical course : 2 quadrimester (see course timetable).
Recommended or required readings :
Available (contact the teacher).
Assessment methods and criteria :
Theoretical evaluation (Written examination in mei-june).
Work placement(s) :
Organizational remarks :
Contacts :
CROISIER, Jean-Louis (ISEPK, Bât. B.21 et C.H.U., Médecine physique et Kinésithérapie - Réadaption, polyclinique niveau -2 (Tél. : 04/366.39.32 ; 04/366.78.25 ; Fax. : 04/366.29.01 ; E-mail : jlcroisier@ulg.ac.be) Secrétariat : Mme A. DEFAIFVE (04/366.38.90) - Mme A. HANSSEN (04/366.38.97)