Curricular Unit:			Code:
Postnatal Physiotherapy			1031FPON
Year:	Level:	Course:	Credits:
1	Master	Physiotherapy (Physiotherapy Maternal-Infantile)	6 ects
Learning Period:		Language of Instruction:	Total Hours:
		Portuguese/English	78
Learning Outcomes of the Curricular Unit:
The student should be able to integrate and relate the concepts learned and apply them to his intervention in mother health, taking into account the different concepts. Deepen through theoretical and practical the acquired knowledge. Should also recognize, select and integrate the concepts learned in the clinic, in mother health and research practice, in a self-directed and autonomous way.
Syllabus:
1. Basic Concepts 1.1 Introduction to the study of urinary incontinence and prolapses 1.2 Physiological Principles 1.3 Pathophysiology neurophysiological principles. 1.4 The physical level of the complex neuro-musculoskeletal and cardiorespiratory changes 1.5 Changes in urodynamic and pelvic floor level 1.6 Relevance to the Physiotherapy 2. Evaluation of Urinary Incontinence 3. Treatment 3.1 Technical Manuals 3.2 Instrumental Techniques 3.3 Biomechanical Models 3.4 Practical Implications 4. Implementation of exercises 4.1 Exercise programs of the pelvic floor muscles 4.2 Protocols of the pelvic floor muscles: biomechanical models 4.3 Classes 4.4 Practical Implications and Discussion 5. Psychosocial Aspects 5.1 Quality of Life 5.2 Self-Esteem 5.3 Psychological Well-being and subjective well-being 5.4 Repercussions psychologically and parental relationship
Demonstration of the Syllabus Coherence with the Curricular Unit's Objectives:
Theoretical-practical: The introduction of basictheoretical andpractical conceptsof the techniques/strategies assessment and therapeutic methods used in Physiotherapy in Intensive Care enables the student to develop the ability to understand the scientific basis of them. In this sense, it seeks to provide students with knowledge about urinary incontinence, Assessment, Treatment, Implementation of exercises of the pelvic floor muscles and psychological repercussions.
Teaching Methodologies (Including Evaluation):
Theoretical-practical:Includes expository and / or classes in discussion format with the presentation of case studies. The assessment comprises a written test and analytical work and research which evaluate the theoretical concepts and clinical reasoning applied in Physiotherapy Postnatal.
Demonstration of the Coherence between the Teaching Methodologies and the Learning Outcomes:
Theoretical-practical:The different themes and presentation of case studies in the classroom will be transmitted in an expository and / or discussion format in order to allow the acquisition by the student of theoretical and practical knowledge about urinary incontinence, Assessment, Treatment, Implementation of exercises of the pelvic floor muscles and psychological repercussions.
Reading:
1. Abrams, P., Andersson, K. E., Birder, L., Brubaker, L., Cardozo, L., &Chapple, C. (2010). Fourth International Consultation on Incontinence Recommendations of the International Scientific Committee: Evaluation and treatment of urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, and fecal incontinence. NeurourologyUrodynamics, 29(1), 213-240. 2. Bernards, A., Berghmans, B., Slieker-ten Hove, M., Bart Staal, J., de Bie, R., Hendriks, E. (2014). Dutch guidelines for physiotherapy in patients with stress urinary incontinence: an update. International Urogynecology Journal, 25, 171-179. 3. Bo, K. (2007). Overview of physical therapy for pelvic floor dysfunction. 4. Bø, K., Hilde, G., Stær-Jensen J., Siafariaks F., Tennfjord, M., Engh, M. (2014). Postpartum pelvic floor muscle training and pelvic organ prolapse – a randomized trial of primiparous women, American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2014.06.049.