2020-2021 / RACH0631-1

Multidisciplinary approach to pathology of the spine - Theory

Anatomy

Biomechanics

Special pathology introduction

In-depth special pathology

Sport and spine

Spine surgery

Prevention at work

Introduction to manual therapy

Problem based learning

Duration

Anatomy : 4,5h Th
Biomechanics : 1,5h Th
Special pathology introduction : 3h Th
In-depth special pathology : 11h Th
Sport and spine : 3h Th
Spine surgery : 1,5h Th
Prevention at work : 1,5h Th
Introduction to manual therapy : 3h Th
Problem based learning : 5h APP

Number of credits

 Bachelor in physiotherapy and rehabilitation4 crédits 

Lecturer

Anatomy : Philippe Gillet
Biomechanics : Didier Maquet
Special pathology introduction : Marco Tomasella
In-depth special pathology : Marco Tomasella
Sport and spine : Marco Tomasella
Spine surgery : Philippe Gillet
Prevention at work : Pierre Somville
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. Marco TOMASELLA
This integrated learning activity includes the following lectures :

  • Anatomie (Prof. P. GILLET)
  • Biomécanique (Prof. D. MAQUET)
  • Pathologie spéciale introduction (Prof. M. TOMASELLA)
  • Pathologie spéciale approfondie (Prof. M. TOMASELLA)
  • Sport et rachis (Prof. M. TOMASELLA)
  • Rachis chirurgical (Prof. P. GILLET)
  • Prévention au travail (M. P-R. SOMVILLE)
  • Introduction à la thérapie manuelle (Prof. M. TOMASELLA)
  • APP (collégialité)

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

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

...

Anatomy

Functional anatomy of the spine for future physical therapists

Prevention at work

To understand the context factors that may promote or hinder prevention activities directed at the work environment by the physiotherapist

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

None.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  •  Ex-cathedra lectures
  • questions / answers
  • discussions
  • APP

Spine surgery

Oral course

Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)

...

Organisational adjustments related to the current health context

See assessments section.

Recommended or required readings

myULg.

Spine surgery

PPT file

Assessment methods and criteria

Below you will find information on the evaluation methods planned for in-person and remote exams as well as those planned for hybrid sessions. Depending on how the health crisis evolves, the chosen method will be communicated to you no later than one month before the start of the exam session.

Any session :

- In-person

written exam ( open-ended questions )

- Remote

written exam ( multiple-choice questionnaire )

- If evaluation in "hybrid"

preferred in-person


Additional information:

  • This is an integrated assessment (questionnaire grouping together questions relating to the different subjects constituting this integrated teaching activity).
  • MCQ = True/False form.

Anatomy

Any session :

- In-person

written exam ( open-ended questions )

- Remote

written exam ( multiple-choice questionnaire )

- If evaluation in "hybrid"

preferred in-person

Biomechanics

Any session :

- In-person

written exam ( open-ended questions )

- Remote

written exam ( multiple-choice questionnaire )

- If evaluation in "hybrid"

preferred in-person

Special pathology introduction

Any session :

- In-person

written exam ( open-ended questions )

- Remote

written exam ( multiple-choice questionnaire )

- If evaluation in "hybrid"

preferred in-person

In-depth special pathology

Any session :

- In-person

written exam ( open-ended questions )

- Remote

written exam ( multiple-choice questionnaire )

- If evaluation in "hybrid"

preferred in-person

Sport and spine

Any session :

- In-person

written exam ( open-ended questions )

- Remote

written exam ( multiple-choice questionnaire )

- If evaluation in "hybrid"

preferred in-person

Spine surgery

Any session :

- In-person

written exam ( open-ended questions )

- Remote

written exam ( multiple-choice questionnaire )

- If evaluation in "hybrid"

preferred in-person

Prevention at work

Any session :

- In-person

written exam ( open-ended questions )

- Remote

written exam ( multiple-choice questionnaire )

- If evaluation in "hybrid"

preferred in-person

Introduction to manual therapy

Any session :

- In-person

written exam ( open-ended questions )

- Remote

written exam ( multiple-choice questionnaire )

- If evaluation in "hybrid"

preferred in-person

Work placement(s)

See "Mode of delivery".

Organizational remarks

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

Prevention at work

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

Items online

Special pathology introduction

2021 Course 1 Sagittal Spinal Deviation
Low back pain and hyperlordosis.

Spondylolisthesis and isthmic lysis.

Degenerative spondylolisthesis.

Lumbar canal narrow and narrowed

2021 Course 2 Frontal Spinal Deviation
Scoliosis : diagnosis and treatment

In-depth special pathology

2021 Course 11 Sacroiliac pathologies and coccygodynia.
Diagnosis of Gluteal Pain :

- Sacroiliac joints.

- Coccygodynia (sacrococcygeal joint).

- Pudendal neuralgia.

- Piriformis muscle syndrome.

2021 Course 12 Inflammatory rheumatic diseases.
Diagnosis of inflammatory sacroilitis :

- Ankylosing spondylitis.

- Psoriatic arthritis.

- Chronic enterocolopathies (Cröhn, RCUH).

- Reactive arthritis (Reiter's syndrome), SAPHO syndrome.

2021 Course 5 Neck Pain and Pathology
Clinical, diagnosis and therapy

2021 Course 8 Pathologies of the Dorsal Spine
Diagnosis of Dorsal Spinal Rachialgia: Clinical and Medical Imaging.

2021 Courses 9 & 10 Low back pain and Radiculopathies
Low back pain and Radiculopathies : Diagnosis, clinical investigation, medical imaging and conservative therapy.

2021 Courses schedule
Spinal pathologies : courses titles

Sport and spine

2021 Course 3 & 4 Spine and Sport
Differential diagnosis of the various spinal pathologies within the framework of the practice of various sports.

Introduction to manual therapy

Introduction to manual therapy (part I) 2021 course 6: D.I.M. and VERTEBRAL MANIPULATIONS
D.I.M.: minor intervertebral dysfunction of Maigne.


Clinical propaedeutics, practical applications.


Vertebral manipulations: Definition, indications, contra-indications, techniques and mode of action.

Introduction to Manual Therapy (part II) 2021 course 7: OSTEOPATHY-CHIROPRACTIC- PMS
Foundations of Osteopathy and Chiropractic : theory, indications, effectiveness and relevance, legal framework.


Painful myofascial syndrome.