Study Programmes 2016-2017
WARNING : 2015-2016 version of the course specifications
RACH0631-1  
Multidisciplinary approach pathology - spine physiotherapy - Theory
  • Anatomy
  • Biomechanics
  • Special pathology
  • Techniques of spinal rehabilitation
  • Sport and spine
  • Spine surgery
  • Prevention at work
  • Palpatory anatomy, including head and neck
  • Introduction to manual therapy
  • Problem based learning
Duration :
Anatomy : 4,5h Th
Biomechanics : 1,5h Th
Special pathology : 14h Th
Techniques of spinal rehabilitation : 15h Th
Sport and spine : 3h Th
Spine surgery : 1,5h Th
Prevention at work : 1,5h Th
Palpatory anatomy, including head and neck : 5h Th
Introduction to manual therapy : 3h Th
Problem based learning : 5h PBL
Number of credits :
Bachelor in physiotherapy and rehabilitation7
Master in physiotherapy and rehabilitation (60 ECTS)6
Lecturer :
Anatomy : Philippe Gillet
Biomechanics : Didier Maquet
Special pathology : Marco Tomasella
Techniques of spinal rehabilitation : Marc Vanderthommen
Sport and spine : Marco Tomasella
Spine surgery : Philippe Gillet
Prevention at work : Pierre Somville
Palpatory anatomy, including head and neck : Didier Maquet
Introduction to manual therapy : Marco Tomasella
Problem based learning : Marco Tomasella
Coordinator :
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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 :
Coordinator : Prof. Marc VANDERTHOMMEN
This integrated learning activity includes the following lectures :


  • Anatomie (Prof. P. GILLET)
  • Biomécanique (Prof. D. MAQUET)
  • Pathologie spéciale (Prof. M. TOMASELLA)
  • Théorie et techniques de rééducation vertébrale (Prof. M. VANDERTHOMMEN)
  • Rachis et sport (Prof. M. TOMASELLA)
  • Introduction à la thérapie manuelle (Prof. M. TOMASELLA)
  • Promotion de la santé en kinésithérapie (M. P-R. SOMVILLE)
  • Rachis chirurgical (Prof. P. GILLET)
  • Anatomie palpatoire (Prof. D. MAQUET)
  • APP (Prof. M. TOMASELLA
Techniques of spinal rehabilitation
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Spine surgery
Introduction to surgical procedures
Prevention at work
Prevention services in occupational health
Types of roles or functions that could be undertaken by the physiotherapist in the work environment
Strategies to prevent the evolution from acute/subacute to chronic low back pain
Palpatory anatomy, including head and neck
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Learning outcomes of the learning unit :
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Anatomy
Functional anatomy of the spine for future physical therapists
Techniques of spinal rehabilitation
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Prevention at work
To understand the context factors that may promote or hinder prevention activities directed at the work environment by the physiotherapist
Palpatory anatomy, including head and neck
...
Prerequisite knowledge and skills :
None.
Techniques of spinal rehabilitation
  • Introduction to Anatomy (ANAT0226-1)
  • Biomechanics - general aspects (EDPH0698-1).
Palpatory anatomy, including head and neck
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
  •  Ex-cathedra lectures
  • questions / answers
  • discussions
  • APP
Techniques of spinal rehabilitation
  • Ex-cathedra lectures
  • questions / answers
  • discussions
 
Spine surgery
Oral course
Palpatory anatomy, including head and neck
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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Techniques of spinal rehabilitation
  • Face-to-face
  • Personnal work.
Palpatory anatomy, including head and neck
See the timetable notice board
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Recommended or required readings :
myULg.
Techniques of spinal rehabilitation
Sildes on myULg.
Spine surgery
PPT file
Palpatory anatomy, including head and neck
on myULg.
Assessment methods and criteria :
Integrated exam composed of 14 questions randomly in a question bank.
Techniques of spinal rehabilitation
This course is assessed during the integrated exam.
Spine surgery
Written exam
Palpatory anatomy, including head and neck
An integrated written exam.
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Work placement(s) :
See "Mode of delivery".
Techniques of spinal rehabilitation
See RACH0631-1.
Palpatory anatomy, including head and neck
None.
Organizational remarks :
Techniques of spinal rehabilitation
See time table at the beginning of the semester.
Palpatory anatomy, including head and neck
None.
Contacts :
Prof. M. VANDERTHOMMEN, Institut Supérieur d'Education Physique et de Kinésithérapie, Bât. B21, allée des Sports, 4, 4000 LIEGE Tél. : 04/366.38.78; Fax : 04/366.29.01; e-Mail : mvanderthommen@ulg.ac.be Secrétariat : Mme Annie DEPAIFVE adepaifve@ulg.ac.be (tél. : 04/366.38.90)
Biomechanics
Prof. Didier Maquet - ISEPK - B21 - D.Maquet@ulg.ac.be - 04/366.39.27
Secrétariat : Annie Depaifve - ISEPK - B21 - adepaifve@ulg.ac.be - 04/366.38.90
Techniques of spinal rehabilitation
Prof. M. VANDERTHOMMEN, Institut Supérieur d'Education Physique et de Kinésithérapie, Bât. B21, allée des Sports, 4, 4000 LIEGE Tél. : 04/366.38.78; Fax : 04/366.29.01; e-Mail : mvanderthommen@ulg.ac.be Secrétariat : Mme Annie DEPAIFVE adepaifve@ulg.ac.be (tél. : 04/366.38.90)
Prevention at work
Enseignant : e-mail : ph.mairiaux@ulg.ac.be Secretary : Occupational Health and Health Education (STES), Mme C. ESCHWEILER, CHU, tower 3, groundfloor (follow signs « Ecole de Santé publique ») - Tél. 04 366.25.03 - Fax 04 366.28.89
Palpatory anatomy, including head and neck
Enseignant : Prof. Didier Maquet - ISEPK - B21 - D.Maquet@ulg.ac.be - 04/366.39.27
Secretary : Annie Depaifve - ISEPK - B21 - adepaifve@ulg.ac.be - 04/366.38.90