Know and adequately perform specific methods and techniques related to the musculoskeletal system, including manual therapies, joint manipulative therapies, osteopathy and chiropractic.

Apply reflex therapeutic techniques, as well as other alternative and/or complementary methods and techniques whose safety and effectiveness has been demonstrated according to the state of development of science.

This subject is taught by the Department that has the Physiotherapy Area attached to it.

Specific intervention methods in Physiotherapy

Know and understand physiotherapeutic methods, procedures and actions, aimed both at the actual therapy to be applied in the clinic for functional re-education, and at carrying out activities aimed at promoting and maintaining health.



Execute, direct and coordinate the physiotherapy intervention plan, using your own therapeutic tools and taking into account the individuality of the user.

Topic 1.- Deep transverse massage.

Topic 2.- Manual Therapy in the lower extremities

Topic 3.- Manual Therapy in the upper extremities

Topic 4.- Manual Therapy in the cervical spine

Topic 5.- Manual Therapy in the dorsal spine.

Topic 6.- Manual Therapy in the lumbar spine

Topic 7.- Manual Therapy in the pelvis

Topic 8.- Muscle Chains

Topic 9.- Trigger Points

Topic 10.- Myofascial Techniques

Topic 11.- Neurodynamics

Topic 12.- Functional bandages

Topic 13.- Neuromuscular Bandages

Topic 14.- Reflex Therapeutic Techniques

Development of the theoretical bases of the different methods to be studied followed by their supervised practice.

• Continuous Assessment System
• Final Assessment System
• Tools and qualification percentages:
  • Multiple-Choice Test (%): 30
  • Realization of Practical Work (exercises, cases or problems) (%): 60
  • Continuous evaluation of face-to-face activities and autonomous work (a direct evaluation of the training process) (%): 10

Continuous assessment:



- Written test (30%): Multiple choice questions



- Practical and/or oral exam (60%): Composed of two exams on the methods and techniques learned.



- Continuous evaluation (10%): Practical exercises, participation, attitude, class attendance, behavior, initiative, reasoning, argumentation, correct use and care of the devices.



Final evaluation:



- Written test (30%): Multiple choice questions



- Practical and/or oral exam (70%): Composed of two exams on the methods and techniques learned.

Final evaluation:



- Written test (30%): Multiple choice questions



- Practical and/or oral exam (70%): Composed of two exams on the methods and techniques learned.

Basic bibliography

1.Sobotta J, Paulsen F, Waschke J. Atlas de anatomia humana Sobotta. 23ª ed.: Elsevier; 2012.

2.Kapandji IA, Judet T, Torres Lomba M. Fisiología articular: esquemas comentados de mecánica humana. 6ª ed: Editorial Médica Panamericana; 2010.

3.Hoppenfeld S. Exploración física de la columna vertebral y de las extremidades. Ed. Manual Moderno 1999.

In-depth bibliography

1. P.Greenman. Principios y práctica de la medicina manual. Ed.Panamericana 1998
2. L.Chaitow. Terapia manual: Valoración y diagnóstico. Ed.McGraw-Hill Interamericana. Madrid 2002
3. Pilat A. Terapias miofasciales:Inducción miofascial. Ed.McGraw-HillInterameriana. 2003
4. F.Ricard.J.L Salle. Tratado de Osteopatía. Ed.Mandala. 1991
5. F.Ricard. Tratamiento osteopático de lumbalgias y ciáticas I. ed.Mandala 1993
6. F.Ricard.Tratamiento osteopático de lumbalgias y ciáticas II. Ed.Panamericana. 1998
7. Travell J.,Simons. Dolor y disfunción miofascial.El manual de los puntos gatillo.Volumen I y II.Ed.Panamericana
8. Valenzuela J. Técnicas manuales sobre el tejido conectivo. Ed.Dilema. 2002
9. Bové T. El vendaje funcional. Hartcourt. 2012