Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation: Kinesitherapy, Therapeutic Exercise and Occupational Therapy

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation · Clinical Specialties

How it begins

Un compendio exhaustivo y de nivel de subespecialidad médica para el abordaje del movimiento corporal humano, la dosificación precisa del ejercicio terapéutico en el espectro metabólico, cardiovascular y neurológico, y la restauración de la autonomía funcional mediante el desempeño ocupacional avanzado.

What it covers

1. Kinesitherapy, Therapeutic Exercise and Occupational Therapy
2. Biomechanical Bases and Neuromuscular Physiology
3. · Classification, Ultrastructure and Plasticity of Muscle Fibers
4. · Motor Unit Recruitment: Henneman's Size Principle
5. · Connective Tissue Biomechanics and Viscoelastic Properties
6. Pathophysiology of Immobility Syndrome
7. · Impairment of Body Systems due to Immobilization
8. · Muscle Atrophy and Tissue Transition
9. Passive Kinesitherapy: Fundamentals and Clinical Application
10. · Modalities and Techniques of Passive Kinesitherapy
11. · Continuous Passive Motion (CPM - Continuous Passive Motion)
12. Active and Resistant Kinesitherapy
13. · Types of Muscle Contraction and Applied Biomechanics
14. · The Lovett Muscle Strength Scale (Daniels-McWorther)
15. Motor Control and Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation
16. · Propioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF / Kabat Method)
17. · Comparative Analysis of Neurorehabilitation Approaches
18. Therapeutic Exercise Prescription: Methodology
19. · The FITT-VP Structured Model
20. · Evaluation of Cardiorespiratory Capacity Before Exercise
21. · The Modified Borg Perceived Exertion Scale
22. Cardiovascular and Aerobic Exercise Prescription
23. · Moderate Intensity Continuous Training (MICT) Protocol vs. HIIT
24. Prescription for Strength and Power Exercise
25. · Scientific Design of Muscular Strength Programs
26. · Intervention in Senile Sarcopenia and Impact of Mechanical Osteogenesis
27. Prescription for Proprioception, Balance and Flexibility
28. · Propioception and Coordination Training Methodology
29. · Flexibility: Concepts of Dynamic Stretching vs. Static
30. Occupational Therapy: Frameworks of Reference and Performance
31. · Frameworks of Reference in Occupational Therapy
32. · Classification of Activities of Daily Living (ADL)
33. · Functional Assessment Scales in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
34. Hand Therapy and Upper Extremity Rehabilitation
35. · Grip Patterns and Functional Anatomy of Holds
36. · Verdan Flexor Zones and Tendon Rehabilitation
37. · Design, Prescription and Functions of Hand Orthoses
38. Ergonomics, Environment Adaptation and Accessibility
39. · Biomechanical Principles of the Office Workstation
40. · Evaluation and Adaptation of the Home
41. Assistive Technology and Support Products
42. · Wheelchairs: Scientific Prescription and Positioning Criteria
43. · Modern Environmental Control Technologies and Applied Home Automation
44. Rehabilitation of Special Populations
45. · 1. Geriatrics: Frailty Syndrome and Exercise Prescription
46. · 2. Childhood Neurology: Childhood Cerebral Palsy (CPI)
47. · 3. Cardiorespiratory: Pulmonary Rehabilitation in COPD
48. · 4. Discharge Planning and SMART Goal Setting