Physiotherapy

Introduction to Physiotherapy2

Introdução à Fisioterapia

Course code:9504108

Ângela Maria Correia De Figueiredo Abreu Pereira

Learning outcomes of the curricular unit:

At the end of the curricular unit students should be able to:

  • Understand the global characteristics of the profession;
  • Understand the principles of the national health system;
  • Describe the historical factors of Health Technologies in general and Physiotherapy, in particular;
  • Identify the changes observed in the teaching and practice of Physical Therapy;
  • Understand the conduct of the physiotherapist and the procedures for hygiene and safety in health services;
  • Identify the requirements necessary to establish a physiotherapy service with Quality Certificate;
  • Know the evaluation models of health conditions, in particular the International Classification of Functioning;
  • Know the different areas of health intervention, focusing on the relationship of team;
  • Understand the significance of scientific research;
  • Use the main sources of information and data collection for the preparation of academic work;
  • Understand and use technical standards for the preparation of academic work;
  • Integrate groups to discuss specific issues in the field of Physiotherapy.
Syllabus:
  1. Evolution of the concept of health / disease.
  2. Models of evaluation of health conditions.
  3. Historical development of Physiotherapy. Current situation and future prospects.
  4. The physiotherapist and occupational health. Professional profile.
  5. Rules of practice and establishments providing Physiotherapy.
  6. Professional ethics and the ethics of physiotherapists and physiotherapy.
  7. Quality health and hygiene and safety in physiotherapy.
  8. Health communication from the perspective of physical therapists.
  9. Professional organizations representing Physiotherapy.
  10. Scientific research: sources of information, records of reading the submission of papers and preparation of references.
Suggested Bibliography:
  • Dutton M (2014) Introduction to Physical Therapy and Patient Skills. 1st ed., McGraw-Hill Education
  • OMS (2004). CIF - Classificação Internacional de Funcionalidade, Incapacidade e Saúde (A. Leitão, Trans.). Lisboa: Direcção Geral da Saúde.
  • Martins G (2000) Guia para elaboração de Monografias e Trabalhos de Conclusão de Curso; Atlas Ed, São Paulo
  • Pinheiro GB (2009) Introdução à Fisioterapia. Série Fisioterapia Prática. 1st ed. Rio de Janeiro: Guanabara Koogan.