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Introduction to the Program
This program will help you to understand how Sports Physiotherapy works by doing a practical internship in a renowned center"
Elite athletes and clubs that take part in high-level competitions are increasingly betting on having professional physiotherapists specialized in the field of sports on their staffs This has also led to the incorporation of new technologies and techniques in this area, enhancing the work of physiotherapists.
Just as innovation is an essential factor in recent years, in this specialty it is also essential to have a solid knowledge of the assessment, diagnostics and treatments used. In this sense, TECH offers professionals a complete update of their knowledge, through a program that perfectly combines a 100% online theoretical framework, with a practical internship of 3 weeks in a relevant clinical center.
In this way, the professional will delve into the approach to the sports patient with injuries in the upper and lower limbs, the use of invasive techniques, as well as the extrinsic and intrinsic factors that can cause muscle problems. All this, through advanced multimedia content that can be easily accessed from a computer, tablet or cell phone with an Internet.
Complete the first stage of this Hybrid Master's Degree, a practical stage, where the professional will be able to directly apply the concepts covered in the syllabus. During this period, professionals will not be alone, since they will be guided by an expert in this specialty who is part of the institution where the internship takes place. All of this will allow them to enhance their technical skills in the assessment and management of the patient, through a unique practical experience.
The professional is before an excellent opportunity to be up to date with the latest technical and methodological developments in the area of Sports Physiotherapy, through a flexible university program that adapts perfectly to the real needs of physiotherapists.
This Hybrid Master's Degree will allow you to delve into the main advances in percutaneous electrolysis through innovative multimedia material and then put it into practice”
This Hybrid Master's Degree in Sports Physiotherapy the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include:
- Development of more than 100 clinical cases presented by professional sports physiotherapists, experts in the prevention and treatment of injuries, as well as university professors with extensive experience in the critical patient
- The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
- Patient assessment and monitoring, invasive techniques and a thorough lifestyle analysis for the prevention of future injuries
- Comprehensive plans of systematized action for upper and lower limb injuries
- Presentation of practical workshops on procedures, diagnosis, and treatment techniques in critical patients
- An algorithm-based interactive learning system for decision-making in the clinical situations presented throughout the course
- Clinical practice guidelines on the approach to different lesions
- All of this will be complemented by theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
- Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection
- In addition, you will be able to carry out a clinical internship in one of the best hospitals in the world
This Hybrid Master's Degree will allow you to delve into the main advances in percutaneous electrolysis through innovative multimedia material and then put it into practice"
In this Hybrid Master's Degree proposal, of professional character and blended learning modality, the program is aimed at updating physiotherapists professionals who develop their functions in the sports area, requiring a high level of qualification. The content is based on the latest scientific evidence and is organized in a didactic way to integrate theoretical knowledge into nursing practice. The theoretical-practical elements allow professionals to update their knowledge and help them to make the right decisions in patient care.
Thanks to their multimedia content developed with the latest educational technology, they will allow Physiotherapist professional to learn in a contextual and situated learning environment, that is, a simulated environment that will provide immersive learning programmed to train in real situations. The design of this program is centered on Problem Based Learning, by means of which the student must try to solve the different situations of professional practice that arise throughout the program. For this purpose, the student will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned experts.
All the contents of this program will help you to update your knowledge to make a proper diagnosis of the most frequent injuries in the sports field"
Elaborate a physiotherapy diagnosis according to internationally recognized standards and scientific validation tools"
Syllabus
All the content of this Hybrid Master's Degree in Sports Physiotherapy has been planned to cover the needs that a professional in the area should have. Therefore, in the theoretical modality, students will update their knowledge on evaluation methods and techniques, as well as the main injuries that affect athletes depending on their discipline. All of this in an advanced syllabus that you can easily access from any electronic device with an internet connection and reduce the long hours of study through the Relearning system.
You have a library of multimedia resources that you can access, comfortably, 24 hours a day, from any electronic device with an Internet connection"
Module 1. Sphincter Dysfunction and Sport
1.1. Anatomical Overview
1.2. Abdominal Physiology and Effort
1.3. Abdominal Physiology
1.3.1. Functions of the Pelvic Floor Muscles
1.3.2. Micturition Dynamics
1.4. Functions of the Pelvic Floor Muscles
1.5. Most Common Perineal Pathology Associated with Impact Sports
1.6. Diagnosis of abdomino-perineal dysfunctions in female athletes
1.6.1. General Physical Examination
1.6.2. Postural Analysis
1.6.3. Abdominal Analysis
1.6.4. Pelvic Analysis
1.7. Sport-Related Pelvic Floor Dysfunctions
1.7.1. Stress Urinary Incontinence. Definition and Prevalence
1.7.2. Prolapses. Definition, Etiology, Classification and Quantification
1.8. Postural Analysis, Abdominal and Pelvic Examination
1.9. Recommendations and Prevention
Module 2. Invasive techniques in sports: percutaneous electrolysis
2.1. Neuromechanical Model
2.1.1. Invasive Physiotherapy Techniques in Sports
2.1.2. Structural Analysis
2.2. Ultrasound-Guided Percutaneous Electrolysis
2.2.1. Concept and Clinical Utility
2.3. Mechanisms of action
2.4. Physiotherapy Diagnosis
2.4.1. Selection of the Target Tissue
2.4.2. Clinical reasoning
2.5. Application Method. Tendon and Muscle
2.6. Usage Parameters
2.7. Clinical Case 1. Tendinopathies. Part I. Percutaneous Electrolysis
2.8. Clinical Case 2. Muscle Injury. Neuromechanical Model. Part I. Percutaneous Electrolysis
Module 3. Pain and Percutaneous Echoguided Neuromodulation
3.1. Neuromechanical Model
3.1.1. Invasive Physiotherapy Techniques in Sports
3.1.2. Functional Analysis
3.2. Ultrasound-Guided Percutaneous Neuromodulation
3.2.1. Concept
3.2.2. Clinical Utility
3.3. Mechanisms of action
3.3.1. Physiotherapy Diagnosis
3.3.2. Selection of the Target Tissue
3.3.3. Clinical reasoning
3.4. Application Methodology in Peripheral Nerve
3.5. Parameters of use
3.6. Clinical Case 1. Tendinopathies. Part II. Percutaneous Neuromodulation
3.7. Clinical Case 2. Muscle Injury. Part II. Percutaneous Neuromodulation
Module 4. Spinal Column, Instability and Injuries
4.1. Conceptual Aspects of the Movement Control System and its Dysfunctions in the Lumbopelvic and Cervico-Scapular Regions
4.2. Muscle Dysfunction
4.3. Proprioceptive Dysfunctions and Neuroplastic Changes at the CNS Level
4.4. Dysfunctions in Precision, Dissociation and Movement Quality
4.5. Association between Motor Control Dysfunctions and Sports Injuries
4.6. Lumbopelvic Rhythm and Lumbar Instability Tests
4.7. Analysis of Movement Control by Observation
4.8. Muscle Activation Patterns Assessment Test and Muscle Endurance Test
4.9. Sensorimotor Test
4.10. Integration and Clinical Reasoning
Module 5. Upper Limb and Sports Injuries
5.1. Muscle Injuries of the Upper Limb and Classification
5.2. Muscle Injuries of the Upper Limb
5.2.1. Clinical Assessment
5.2.2. Exploration
5.2.3. Diagnostic Imaging
5.3. Muscle Injuries of the Upper Limb: Conservative Treatment vs. Surgical
5.4. Muscle Injuries of the Upper Limb
5.4.1. Principles of Recovery
5.4.2. Phases
5.4.3. Objectives and Interventions
5.5. Muscle Injuries of the Upper Limb - Prevention and Motor Control
5.6. Glenohumeral Dislocation in Professional Football I
5.6.1. Etiology
5.6.2. Types
5.7. Glenohumeral Dislocation in Professional Football II
5.7.1. Functional Assessment
5.7.2. Diagnosis and clinical reasoning
5.8. Glenohumeral Dislocation in Professional Soccer: Physiotherapeutic Treatment
5.9. Glenohumeral dislocation in professional soccer: prevention and Return To Play
5.10. Tendinopathies of the Elbow: Assessment
5.11. Joint and Ligament Injuries of the Elbow: Assessment
5.12. Treatment Protocols
Module 6. Lower Limb and Sport
6.1. Overview, Epidemiology and Principles of Terminological Uniformity According to the "DOHA Agreement" in the Athlete's Hip
6.2. Principles of Functional and Physical Examination
6.2.1. Identification of Dysfunctional Movement Patterns
6.2.2. Differential Diagnosis of Syndromes
6.3. Dysfunction/Pain and Trauma of the Hip Region
6.4. Principles of Adductor-Related Groin Pain Management
6.5. Principles of Femoroacetabular Shock Treatment
6.6. Clinical-functional indicators in the determination of "Return To Play"
6.7. Functional Assessment of the Knee: Neuro-Orthopedic Approach
6.8. Repetitive Stress Syndrome
6.8.1. Functional Assessment
6.8.2. Physiotherapy Treatment
6.9. Iliotibial Band Syndrome
6.9.1. Functional Assessment
6.9.2. Physiotherapy Treatment
6.10. Goosefoot Syndrome
6.10.1. Functional Assessment
6.10.2. Physiotherapy Treatment
6.11. Ankle Ligament Injuries in Contact Sports
6.11.1. Etiology and Pathophysiology
6.11.2. Diagnosis
6.11.2.1. Clinical Tests
6.11.2.2. Complementary Tests
6.11.3. Physiotherapy Treatment
6.11.3.1. Acute Phase
6.11.3.2. Functional Recovery Phase
6.11.3.3. Return to Sporting Activity Phase
6.11.3.4. Complications of Ligament Injuries
6.11.3.5. Preventive Work
6.12. Metatarsalgia
6.12.1. Functional Assessment
6.12.2. Podiatric Assessment
6.12.3. Therapeutic Approach
6.13. Plantar Fasciitis
6.13.1. Functional Assessment
6.13.2. Podiatric Assessment
6.13.3. Therapeutic Approach
6.14. Sports Footwear
6.14.1. Principal Components
6.14.2. Types by Sport
Module 7. Manual Techniques in Sports Physiotherapy
7.1. Shoulder Joint Techniques
7.2. Elbow Joint Techniques
7.3. Wrist and Hand Joint Techniques
7.4. Hip Joint Techniques
7.5. Knee Joint Techniques
7.6. Ankle and Foot Joint Techniques
7.7. Soft Tissue Techniques in the Upper Extremities
7.8. Soft Tissue Techniques in the Lower Extremities
7.9. Osteopathic Techniques of the Cervical Spine
7.10. Osteopathic Techniques of the Dorsal Spine
7.11. Osteopathic Techniques of the Lumbar Spine
7.12. Pelvic Osteopathic Techniques
Module 8. Injury Prevention
8.1. Lifestyle and Motor Habits as Risk Factors
8.1.1. Natural and Cultural Motricity
8.1.2. Current Motor Habits and Diseases of Civilization
8.1.3. Triad of Modernity
8.2. Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Prevention
8.2.1. Risk Factor Approach Scheme
8.2.2. Concept of Dysfunction
8.2.3. Basic Principles of Prevention for Movement Assessment and Prescription
8.3. Perceptual-Motor Skills as a Basis for Intelligent and Healthy Movement
8.4. Methodology and Objectives in the Preventive Approach
8.5. Postural System and Interpretation of Different Authors
8.6. Fascial System
8.6.1. Functions of Connective Tissue and Fascia
8.6.2. Concept of Static Chains and Diaphragms
8.6.3. Fascial System Dysfunction and Common Symptoms
8.6.4. Healthy Fascias and Training
8.7. Static, Dynamic and Functional Postural Assessment
8.7.1. Early Detection
8.7.2. Postural Dysfunctions as Risk Factors
8.8. Breathing and its Role in Posture and Stability
8.9. Proprioception and Prevention
8.10. Active Prevention
Module 9. Global Postural Re-Education and Injuries
9.1. Risk Factors and Their Role in Posture
9.1.1. Intrinsic Factors:
9.1.2. Extrinsic Factors
9.2. Athlete Assessment
9.2.1. Static Assessment
9.2.2. Dynamic Assessment
9.3. Assessment of Injury Movement
9.4. Treatment of Dysfunctions through the GPR Concept
9.5. Concepts on Neuropedagogy
9.6. Learning Phases
9.7. Squat Movement Integration
Module 10. Therapeutic Exercise in Athlete Recovery
10.1. Criteria for RTP Following Injury
10.1.1. Biological Criteria
10.1.2. Functional Criteria
10.1.3. Psychological Criteria
10.1.4. Sports
10.2. Strength Training Objectives
10.2.1. Preventive/Compensatory Training
10.2.2. Sports Functional Recovery
10.3. General Applied Principles
10.3.1. Specificity
10.3.2. Individuality
10.3.3. Variation or Novel Stimulus
10.3.4. Progressive Loading
10.3.5. Adaptation or Preparation of Structures
10.4. Neuromuscular Manifestations in Strength Training
10.4.1. Power
10.4.2. Fast/Explosive Training
10.4.3. Maximum Strength Training
10.4.4. Resistance Training
10.4.5. Hypertrophy
10.5. Therapeutic Exercise Parameters
10.5.1. Intensity
10.5.2. Volume
10.5.3. Weight
10.5.4. Repetitions
10.5.5. Sets
10.5.6. Rest
10.6. Methods and Systems
10.6.1. Concentric
10.6.2. Eccentric
10.6.3. Ballistic
10.6.4. Isoinertial
10.6.5. Isometric
10.7. Planning and Periodization
10.7.1. Types of Planning
10.7.1.1. Undulating/Linear
10.7.2. Work Units
10.7.2.1. Macrocycle
10.7.2.2. Mesocycle
10.7.2.3. Microcycle
10.7.2.4. Session
10.8. Dosage and Calculation of the Therapeutic Exercise Load
10.8.1. Steps
10.8.2. Rubber Bands
10.8.3. Weights/Dumbbells/Bars/Discs
10.8.4. Machines
10.8.5. Body Weight
10.8.6. Suspension Work
10.8.7. Fitball
10.9. Design and Selection of Therapeutic Exercise
10.9.1. Characteristics of Physical Activity/Sport
10.9.1.1. Physical
10.9.1.2. Physiology
10.9.1.3. Techniques/Tactics
10.9.1.4. Psychological Techniques/Tactics
10.9.1.5. Biomechanical Techniques/Tactics
10.9.2. Methods
10.9.2.1. Exercises
10.9.2.2. Circuits
10.9.2.3. Programs/Routine
10.10. Assessment and Control through Functional Tests
Make the most of this opportunity to surround yourself with expert professionals and learn from their work methodology"
Hybrid Master's Degree in Sports Physiotherapy
Sports physiotherapy is a constantly evolving and essential discipline in the world of elite and amateur sports. If you are looking to advance your career in physical therapy and focus on the treatment of sports injuries, TECH Global University's Hybrid Master's Degree in Sports Physiotherapy is the right choice. An advanced educational program designed for physical therapists who want to acquire advanced skills and knowledge in sports physical therapy.
With the Professional Master's Degree curriculum offered by TECH, they will learn about sport biomechanics, musculoskeletal injuries, sports readaptation and rehabilitation, diagnostic imaging methods, and sports medicine, among other topics relevant to sports physiotherapy. One of the main advantages of this program is its flexibility. Most classes are taught online, which means that they can adapt their study schedule to their work schedules and other commitments. In addition, students can access course materials and assignments online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. With a combination of online and face-to-face learning, a comprehensive curriculum and a wide variety of career opportunities, this Professional Master's Degree is an excellent choice for anyone interested in advancing their career in physical therapy and focusing on the treatment of sports injuries. Take advantage of this great opportunity and take your career to the next level with TECH!