Curricular Unit:			Code:
Postnatal Physiotherapy			881FPON
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 in the maternal and child health intervention, 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 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 2.1 Subjective Exam 2.2Objective Exam 2.3 Supplementary Means of Diagnosis 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:
The introduction of basic theoretical and practical concepts of the techniques/strategies assessment and therapeutic methods used in Postnatal Physiotherapy 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):
Includes expository and / or classes in discussion format with the presentation of case studies. The assessment comprises a written test which evaluate the theoretical concepts and clinical reasoning applied in Physiotherapy Postnatal.
Demonstration of the Coherence between the Teaching Methodologies and the Learning Outcomes:
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. Caldeira, A. e Viana, S. (2010). Eficácia dos exercícios de fortalecimento do pavimento pélvico, durante e após o parto, na prevenção e tratamento da incontinência urinária. Revista da Faculdade de Ciências da Saúde, 7, 402-410. 2. Moreno, A (2004). Fisioterapia em uroginecologia. Manole. 3. Postiaux, G. (2004). Fisioterapia Respiratória Pediátrica. Artmed. 4. Stephenson, R.G. e O'Connor, L.J. (2004) Fisioterapia aplicada à ginecologia e obstetrícia, 2ª ed. Manole, S.Paulo.