Physiotherapy

COURSE PROGRAMM - Anatomy, biomechanics, kinesiology and neurophysiology of the components of the stomatognathic system; - The clinical basis of dental occlusion, occlusal function and malocclusions; - The definition of mandibular movements and it’s evaluation; - Occlusion and posture which reports in a scientifically validated perspective; - Temporo Mandibular Disorders: Definition, epidemiology and classification; - Clinical instruments, static and dynamic physical tests; - Indications and limitations of other tools (stabilometric platform); - Pain: definition and neurophysiological bases and semiotics base for physiotherapy of orofacial pain; - Scientifically guided evaluation of rehabilitative therapy for patients with cranio-cervical-mandibular dysfunction; - The role of the physiotherapist in the rehabilitation of the TMD patients; - The bases other TMJ pathologies: malformation, traumatic, inflammatory, degenerative, neoplastic; - The role of the physiotherapist in a multidisciplinary team.

basic knowledge of anatomy and pathophysiology

Students are provided with PDF material of the lectures as well as the text of the reference book which specifies the parts to be studied and those only recommended for reading: P. Cascone, C. Di Paolo The Pathologies of the ATM Utet ed. 2004 Other recommended readings: A. Rampello A.T.M. Atlas text. Fundamental concepts (anatomy, physiology, etiology, pathophysiology, pathology, diagnosis, therapy) Martina Ed. 2004 F. Deodato, C. Di Stanislao, R. Giorgetti The temporo-mandibular joint Cea Ed. 2005 U. Capurso, I. Marini Atlas of the algic-myofascial syndromes of the craniocervicomandibular district Martina Ed. 2009

mandatory

The teacher delivers lectures with traditional, blended and/or distance methods following the Sapienza Universiti's indications, with audiovisual aids and scheduling of lessons as reported on GOMP Aure/Orari system, published on the website of the degree course.

The reference of Carlo Di Paolo, Gabriella Galluccio, Piero Cascone, Ambrosian Michelotti, Daniele Manfredini