Curricular Unit:Code:
Applied Pathology1031PAPI
Year:Level:Course:Credits:
1MasterPhysiotherapy (Physiotherapy Maternal-Infantile)6 ects
Learning Period:Language of Instruction:Total Hours:
Portuguese/English78
Learning Outcomes of the Curricular Unit:
Understand the physiological changes of pregnancy in the different systems and their relation to the pathology. Understand how changes related to the musculoskeletal system are related to prevalent pathology in pregnancy. Recognize the musculoskeletal pathology. Counselling physical exercise in pregnancy, knowing its advantages, limitations and contraindications.
Recognize aspects related to pregnancy surveillance.
Acknowledge the concept of preterm birth and preventive approaches.
Acquire information of the anatomy of the pelvic floor, learn the different pelvic floor dysfunctions and how they relate to pregnancy and childbirth.
Recognize the division labor, the different types of childbirth and the risks / advantages of each.
Syllabus:
1.- Pregnancy modifications
1.1.- Physiology
1.2.- Musculoskeletal pathology in pregnancy
2.- Physical Exercise and Pregnancy
2.1.- Advantages, Contraindications in pregnancy, Special populations
3.- Prenatal care
3.1.- Perinatal epidemiological nomenclature
3.2.- Pregnancy Surveillance
3.3.- Patient Education, Ultrasound and analysis, Infections, Gestational diabetes, Screening and diagnosis of aneuploidies, Rh isoimmunization prophylaxis, Group B streptococcus, Drug prescription
4.- Obstetric pathology
4.1.- First trimester pathology
4.2.- Preterm birth, Definition, epidemiology, Etiological/risk factors and interventions
5.- Cesarean delivery: indications, risks and eventual benefits
6.- Anatomy of the pelvic floor, Pelvic floor dysfunction and its relation to pregnancy and childbirth
6.3.- Labor – clinical division, progression in the second stage, types of labor
Demonstration of the Syllabus Coherence with the Curricular Unit's Objectives:
Expository and practical approach of contents allows the acquisition of knowledge on the field. The active participation of students will allow the integration of knowledge, allowing the formulation of informed reasoning.
Teaching Methodologies (Including Evaluation):
Topics covered for this component will be addressed in expository form in theoretical classes, encouraging the proactive participation of students. Practical examples will be used to facilitate comprehension.
Assessment
The evaluation will be continuous in informal assessment moments and through a written paper. The written work will be focussed in the area of interest of the student.
Demonstration of the Coherence between the Teaching Methodologies and the Learning Outcomes:
Expository and practical approach of contents allows the acquisition of knowledge on the field. The active participation of students will allow the integration of knowledge, allowing the formulation of informed reasoning.
Reading:
Cunningham, F. G., Leveno, K. J., Bloom, S. L., Spong, C. Y., Dashe, J. S., Hoffman, B. L., . . . Sheffield, J. S. (2014). Williams obstetrics (24th edition.). New York: McGraw-Hill Education
Borg-Stein, J., & Dugan, S. A. (2007). Musculoskeletal disorders of pregnancy, delivery and postpartum. Physical medicine and rehabilitation clinics of North America, 18(3), 459-476.
Mottola MF, Davenport MH, Ruchat S, et al2019 Canadian guideline for physical activity throughout pregnancy British Journal of Sports Medicine 2018;52:1339-1346.