RACH0631-6

Duration

Anatomy : 2h Th
Biomechanics : 1,5h Th
Special pathology introduction : 3h Th
In-depth special pathology : 8h 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 : 2h APP

Number of credits

	Bachelor in physiotherapy and rehabilitation (programme transitoire)	3 crédits
	Bachelor in physiotherapy and rehabilitation (programme réformé)	3 crédits

Lecturer

Anatomy : Thierry Thirion
Biomechanics : Didier Maquet
Special pathology introduction : Marco Tomasella
In-depth special pathology : Marco Tomasella
Sport and spine : Marco Tomasella
Spine surgery : Thierry Thirion
Prevention at work : Pierre Somville
Introduction to manual therapy : Marco Tomasella
Problem based learning : Christophe Demoulin, Stéphanie Grosdent, Marco Tomasella, Marc Vanderthommen

Coordinator

Marco Tomasella

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

Anatomy

Functional anatomy of the spine.

Biomechanics

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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

Problem based learning

Problem-Based Learning (PBL) session focusing on the spine, based on the interactive analysis of a clinical case. The session aims to integrate and apply the knowledge acquired throughout the spine module (anatomy, biomechanics, pathophysiology, clinical features, and principles of management) within a contextualized clinical situation.

Based on the clinical case, students are expected to structure their clinical reasoning process: analyze the available information, formulate and prioritize hypotheses, identify additional information required, interpret clinical findings, establish a physiotherapy diagnosis, and propose appropriate management principles. The clinical situation is considered from a biopsychosocial perspective and, where relevant, using the ICF framework.

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

Anatomy

Functional anatomy of the spine for future physical therapists

Understand and know the normal alignment of the rachis in the various plans of the space and the factors which influence it.
Understand and know the potential mobility of the spinal elements according to the specific anatomy of the various segments.
Understand and know the function of the various muscular groups of the trunk.

Biomechanics

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Spine surgery

To acknowledge bone injury (traumatic or non-traumatic) and soft tissue injury.

To guide therapeutic management.

To explain the surgical strategy and surgical limits to a patient.

Prevention at work

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

Problem based learning

By the end of the session, students will be able to:

Integrate and apply their fundamental and clinical knowledge related to the spine to analyze a clinical situation;
Collect, select, and interpret relevant information obtained from the patient history and clinical examination;
Formulate, challenge, and prioritize clinical hypotheses, adapting their reasoning as new information becomes available;
Identify elements requiring clinical triage and recognize situations requiring referral to another healthcare professional;
Develop and justify a physiotherapy diagnosis, integrating the biological, psychological, and social dimensions of the patient's situation;
Use the ICF framework to structure the understanding of functioning, activity limitations, participation restrictions, and contextual factors;
Propose and justify the main components of an individualized management plan, consistent with the assessment findings and the patient's needs and goals;
Justify clinical decisions based on available scientific evidence and develop a critical and reflective approach to their own reasoning.

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

Problem based learning

Students should have a good command of the fundamental knowledge covered in the spine module, including functional anatomy of the spine and associated structures, biomechanical principles, the main pathophysiological and clinical features of spinal conditions, and the fundamentals of their assessment and physiotherapy management.

Students should also have the basic skills required to conduct a patient history and clinical examination, interpret the information collected, and formulate clinical hypotheses. Basic knowledge of the biopsychosocial model, the ICF framework, and the principles of Evidence-Based Practice is also expected.

This wording also emphasizes that the PBL session is not primarily intended to introduce new knowledge about the spine, but rather to promote the integration, application, and transfer of previously acquired knowledge through clinical reasoning.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Spine surgery

Oral course

Problem based learning

interactive session

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

Anatomy

Face-to-face course

Spine surgery

Face-to-face course

Additional information:

Hybrid course (theoretical aspects in classical classrooms).

Problem based learning

Face-to-face course

Further information:

Plenary session

Course materials and recommended or required readings

Anatomy

Slides and comments are available on e-campus on line course ; books can be obtained at the Ulg Press Shop (complementary, not compulsory).

Recommended book:

- Les schémas de travaux pratiques de l'anatomie (Vigot).
- Les livres de Kapandji : physiologie articulaire membres supérieurs et membres inférieurs.
- Atlas d'anatomie Prométhée : Anatomie générale et système locomoteur.
- Application Visible Body.

Spine surgery

PPT file are available in eCampus.