Universidad Rey Juan Carlos

Especialista en terapia de manos

The practical activities of dissection of corpses, and design and manufacture of orthoses will be carried out in the corresponding Blocks.

Block I. Functional Anatomy of the Upper Limb. Topographic Palpatory Anatomy of the Upper Limb. Dissection Study in Corpses.

Topic 1: Anatomy and Biomechanics of the Hand.

Topic 2: Anatomy and biomechanics of the wrist.

Topic 3: Anatomy and biomechanics of the elbow.

Topic 4: Anatomy and biomechanics of the shoulder.

Topic 5: Palpatory Superficial Anatomy of the upper extremity.

Block II. Functional Capacity of the Hand.

Topic 6: Acquisition of manipulative capacity and its evolution.

Topic 7: Functional touch of the hand and limitations of the effectors (in the interpretation of stimuli, stereognosis).

Topic 8: Haptic perception of the hand.

Topic 9: Prehension capacity and praxis.

Topic 10: The upper limb in gestural communication.

Topic 11: Implications of the functional limitations of the upper limb in daily life.

Block III. Pathological Conditions of the Upper Limb. Conservative and Surgical Treatment.

Topic 12: Pathological changes in soft tissues and skin.

Topic 13: Wounds. Classification and handling.

Topic 14: Common infections in the hand.

Topic 15: Tendon and ligament injuries/tendon transfers.

Topic 16: Joint injuries.

Topic 17: Fractures.

Topic 18: Vascular and lymphatic pathology of the upper extremity.

Topic 19: Peripheral neurological lesions.

Topic 20: Tumor lesions.

Topic 21: Injuries to the tips of the fingers.

Topic 22: Dupuytren's disease.

Topic 23: Burns.

Topic 24: Amputations.

Topic 25: Reflex sympathetic dystrophy.

Topic 26: Compartment syndrome.

Topic 27: Brain damage.

Block IV. Assessment of the Upper Limb.

Block IV A: General Evaluation.

Topic 28: Muscle balance and joint range.

Item 29: Sensitivity assessment.

Topic 30: Evaluation of edema.

Topic 31: Prehension evaluation.

Topic 32. Skill Assessment.

Item 33: Assessment of manipulative ability.

BLOCK IV B: SPECIFIC MANEUVERS FOR THE EVALUATION OF MS.

Topic 34: Clinical evaluation of the hand.

Topic 35: Clinical evaluation of the wrist.

Topic 36: Clinical evaluation of the elbow.

Topic 37: Clinical evaluation of the shoulder.

Topic 38: Evaluation of the upper quadrant.

Item 39: Sensitivity assessment.

Topic 40: Evaluation of functionality and quality of life.

Topic 41: Other evaluation techniques.

Block V. Treatment Techniques.

Topic 42: Basic Care of the upper limb during treatment.

Topic 43: Manual therapy: muscular and myofascial chains.

Topic 44: Lymphatic drainage.

Topic 45: Scar treatment and anti-edema bandage.

Topic 46: Functional bandage.

Topic 47: Sensory reeducation.

Topic 48: Desensitization.

Topic 49: Neuromuscular bandage.

Topic 50: Orthotics and prosthetics.Classification and types.

Topic 51: Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation.

Topic 52: New technologies in the adult neurological patient

Topic 53: Biofeedback/Mirror therapy/Therapy by restriction of the healthy side/activity-oriented motor control.

Topic 54: Application of agents and physical means: thermotherapy, Ultrasound, Tens/Electrostimulation.

Block VI. Treatment of the Hand in Specific Conditions.

Topic 55: Joint injuries and fractures of the hand. Specific intervention techniques.

Topic 56: Tendon injuries and tendinopathies. Specific intervention techniques.

Topic 57: Nerve injuries (traumatic and compressive).Specific intervention techniques.

Topic 58: Arthritic and rheumatological disorders.Specific intervention techniques.

Topic 59: Common injuries of the hand.Specific intervention techniques.

Topic 60: Common wrist injuries.Specific intervention techniques.

Topic 61: Common elbow injuries.Specific intervention techniques.

Topic 62: Common shoulder injuries.Specific intervention techniques.

Topic 63: Vascular and lymphatic lesions.Specific intervention techniques.

Topic 64: Amputations.

Topic 65: Burns.

Topic 66: Lesions of neurological origin in adults.

Topic 67: Lesions of neurological origin in the child I.

Topic 68: Lesions of neurological origin in children II.

Topic 69: Evidence-based practice in hand therapy.

Topic 70: Kinematic and kinetic analysis of the upper limb. Utility of a research laboratory.

BLOCK VII.CLINICAL CASE

Presentation in class of the concepts and topics to be dealt with, using the master classes and the discussion and debate method.

In practical teaching, specific knowledge, attitudes and aptitudes of the specialty of Hand Therapy will be developed. With the exception of the first seminar, which will be on dissection and functional anatomy, compulsory attendance laboratory practices will be carried out in which, through simulated clinical situations, assessment and treatment techniques will be put into practice.

The final qualification of the course will be made through the individual presentation of a clinical case, where the students demonstrate the acquisition of the competences of the title of specialist in Hand Therapy.