KINE0645-1 : Hydrotherapy

Study Programmes 2016-2017

KINE0645-1

Hydrotherapy

Duration :

10h Th

Number of credits :

Bachelor in physiotherapy and rehabilitation		3

Lecturer :

Jean-Louis Croisier, Sébastien Wolfs

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

Learning unit contents :

The course structure corresponds to the study:
- The forces present in an aquatic environement and the influence of ton the move - therapeutic implications
- Physical characteristics of aquatic environement - physiological consequences - therapeutic implications
- The significant infrastructure elements of the hydrotherapy center and more particularly the pool.
- The necessary equipment for the hydrotherapy care of a patient
- Indications and against indications of hydrotherapy
- Approaches / methods of patient care aquatic
- Of commonly encountered diseases
- The biopscychosocial component of hydrotherapy

Learning outcomes of the learning unit :

after this course, students will be able to:
- Understand the hydrotherapy influence on physical, physiological and biopsychosocial aspect.
- To propose a rational management of pathology in hydrotherapy.
- To assess the value of hydrotherapy in support remaining attentive to the limits and contra-indications.
- to develop an exercise program adapted to the specificity and the evolution of the patient.
- To participate in setting up a hydrotherapy pool by bringing his knowledge of specific infrastructure.

Prerequisite knowledge and skills :

A good knowledge of the course of Physics Block1 Q1 (mechanical, fluid mechanics, ...) is necessary for the proper understanding of the topics.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods :

This course is based on ex cathedra courses, presented via audio-visual media.
A large number of photos, videos are used.
Many concrete examples will be shared to make this interactive course and promote the acquisition of knowledge.

Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :

Face to face theoretical course : 2 quadrimester (see course timetable).