RACH0631-1

Duration

Anatomy : 4,5h Th
Biomechanics : 1,5h Th
Special pathology introduction : 3h Th
In-depth special pathology : 11h Th
Maintenance and evaluation : 6h Th
Techniques of spinal rehabilitation : 19h 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 rehabilitation	7 crédits

Lecturer

Anatomy : Philippe Gillet
Biomechanics : Didier Maquet
Special pathology introduction : Marco Tomasella
In-depth special pathology : Marco Tomasella
Maintenance and evaluation : Marc Vanderthommen
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

Marc Vanderthommen

Language(s) of instruction

French language

Organisation and examination

Teaching in the second semester

Schedule

Schedule online

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

Maintenance and evaluation

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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

Maintenance and evaluation

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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.

Maintenance and evaluation

...

Techniques of spinal rehabilitation

Introduction to Anatomy (ANAT0226-1)
Biomechanics - general aspects (EDPH0698-1).

Palpatory anatomy, including head and neck

...

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Ex-cathedra lectures
questions / answers
discussions
APP

Maintenance and evaluation

ex cathedra lectures
Discussions
Questions - answers.

Techniques of spinal rehabilitation

Ex-cathedra lectures
questions / answers
discussions

Spine surgery

Oral course

Palpatory anatomy, including head and neck

...

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

...

Maintenance and evaluation

Face-to-face
personnal work.

Techniques of spinal rehabilitation

Face-to-face
Personnal work.

Palpatory anatomy, including head and neck

See the timetable notice board
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Assessment methods and criteria

Integrated exam composed of 14 questions randomly in a question bank.

Maintenance and evaluation

Integrated written exam (long response open questions, short response open questions)

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

Maintenance and evaluation

...

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@uliege.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

Maintenance and evaluation

Prof. Marc Vanderthommen - mvanderthommen@uliege.be - 04/366.38.78 - Département des Sciences de la Motricité - Quartier Blanc gravier - ISEPK - Bât. B21 - Allée des Sports 2 - B-4000 LIEGE
Secrétariat : Anne DEPAIFVE - adepaifve@uliege.be - Tél. : +32 4 366 38 90

Techniques of spinal rehabilitation

Prevention at work

Pierre-René SOMVILLE : pr.somville@chu.ulg.ac.be (ph.mairiaux@ulg.ac.be)

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

Adaptation of teaching commitments following the COVID-19 pandemic for the May-June 2020 session

Teaching methods implemented : distance-learning

Face-to-face lessons before shut down. During home containment, distance lessons (in the form of recorded slides, videos, etc.).

Anatomy

Cours donné en présentiel avant l'épidémie

Special pathology introduction

Courses 1-2: Presential teaching. Color + black & white PDF slideshows.

In-depth special pathology

Course 7-12: Provision of slideshows including a sound recording.
without WEBCAM. Color + black & white PDF slideshows.

Maintenance and evaluation

Face-to-face lessons before shut down. During home containment, distance lessons (in the form of recorded slides, videos, etc.).

Sport and spine

Courses 3-4: Presential teaching. Color + black & white PDF slideshows.

Spine surgery

Cours donné en présentiel avant l'épidémie

Introduction to manual therapy

Course 5-6: Provision of slideshows including a sound recording.
without WEBCAM. Color + black & white PDF slideshows.

Assessment subjects

The assessment will relate to the material seen face to face as well as all the course content given remotely and available via the course code (or the course sub-code) on the myULiège and / or E-Campus platforms.

Anatomy

PPT du cours

Special pathology introduction

RACH0631-C-a: Special pathology introduction.
Course 1: Sagittal spinal deviations (Hyperlordosis, facet syndrome, Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis, CLE).
Course 2: Frontal spinal deviations (Scoliosis).

In-depth special pathology

RACH0631-K-a: Special in-depth pathology.
Course 7: Pathologies of the Cervical Spine (Discopathy, Herniated Disc, Osteoarthritis, Red Flags).
Course 8: Pathologies of the dorsal spine (Scheuermann, discarthrosis, vertebral compression fracture, infectious spondylodisciitis).
Courses 9 & 10: Pathologies of the lumbar spine and Radiculopathies (HDL, sciatica, Red flags, Yellow flags, medical imaging, multidisciplinary back clinic).
Course 11: Sacroiliac pathologies and coccygodynia.
Course 12: Inflammatory rheumatic pathologies (Spondylarthropathies).

Maintenance and evaluation

Sport and spine

RACH0631-E-a: Spine and Sport.
Course 3 & 4: Cervical, dorsal and lumbar spinal pathologies in the context of sports practice.

Spine surgery

PPT du cours

Introduction to manual therapy

RACH0631-I-a: Introduction to manual therapy.
Course 5: DIM (Dérangement Intervertébral Mineur de Maigne) and Vertebral Manipulations.
Course 6: Osteopathy, Chiropractic and Painful Myofascial Syndrome (Trigger Points).