Master's Degree in Orthopedic Manual Therapy in the Treatment of Pain
Universidad Europea
Key Information
Campus location
Villaviciosa de Odón, Spain
Languages
Spanish
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
10 months
Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
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Introduction
First interdisciplinary master's degree in Spain in the area of orthopedic manual therapy, pioneers in tackling pain from pharmacology, psychology and manual therapy.
The Master's Degree in Orthopedic Manual Therapy in the Treatment of Pain of the Universidad Europea presents an ambitious plan of studies within the biopsychosocial theory, based on the latest manual therapeutic methods, motor control, therapeutic exercises and cognitive-behavioral methods.
For more than 10 years, this program has demonstrated its quality and effectiveness in training professionals who work improving rehabilitation processes. Now, you can be part of the next generation.
Additional degrees:
Upon completion of the master's degree, you will also have the Diploma in Cervicocranialomandibular Disorders by the Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences of the Andrés Bello University of Chile and the Official Course of EPTE® Therapeutic Electrolysis: Clinical Treatment in Tendinopathies ", KT1 and KT2 Certificates.
Admissions
Curriculum
Module I. Anatomy and Physiology of Pain.
3 ECTS. (On-line)
• Introduction and organization of the Nervous System
- Basic structure of the Nervous System
- Central Nervous System: basic concepts
• Generalities of the Nervous System
- Physiology of the neuron
- Ion channels
- Receivers
- Neurotransmission systems
• Physiology of neurotransmission and
pain modulation
- Mechanisms of pain transmission and modulation
nociceptive
- Mechanisms of pain transmission and modulation
chronic / neuropathic
Module II. Pharmacology of Pain. 3 ECTS. (On-line)
• General
- Concepts of Pharmacokinetics
- Concepts of Pharmacodynamics
• Traditional analgesic drugs
- Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
- Opioid drugs
- Local anesthetics
• Adjuvant and non-traditional analgesic drugs
- Antidepressants
- Pharmacology of cannabinoids
- Pharmacology of Tramadol
- Analgesic effect of antiepileptic drugs
- Pharmacology of Substance P, Glutamate and Bradikinin
- Analgesic drugs that modify the activity of the
autonomous system
- Painkillers and pregnancy
Module III. Psychological factors of pain: theoretical bases
and guidelines for its management. 3 ECTS. (On-line)
• Psychological factors and pain: main theoretical models
and psychophysiological bases
• Personality processes (cognitive, emotional and
behavioral) and pain
• Influence of anxiety and depression on
Pain Assessment and Treatment: Basic Guidelines for
evaluation and management in consultation
• Fear / Avoidance Beliefs, Catastrophism, and Expectations:
influence on treatment and management guidelines
• Adequacy of goals and pace of implementation of the
treatment to the characteristics of the patient
• Empathic communication skills
• Control techniques to reduce pain
applicable in consultation
Module IV. Mechanisms and neurophysiological effects of
Orthopedic Manual Therapy. 3 ECTS. (On-line)
• History and basic principles of Manual Therapy
Orthopedic
• Effects of manual therapy on the nervous system
nociceptive
• Effects of manual therapy on the nervous system
sympathetic
• Effects of manual therapy on motor activity
• Neurophysiological and biomechanical mechanisms of
neuro-dynamic techniques
• The role of manual therapy placebo
• Neurophysiological effects of exercise
Module V. Research methodology. 8 ECTS.
(On-line)
• Methodology and design of research works
• Search for documentation and bibliographic sources
• Treatment and analysis of results
• Design, request and management of research projects
• Development of lines of research and execution of the
Master Thesis project
Module VI. Orthopedic Manual Therapy in disorders of
spinal column. 9 ECTS.
• Anatomy of the spine and temporomandibular region
• Concepts and implications of the biomechanics of
spine and temporomandibular region
• Clinical reasoning
• Radiological analysis
• Diagnostic imaging (ultrasound)
• Postural analysis
• Pain mechanisms of the spine and region
temporo-mandibular
• Pathophysiology of pain in the different regions of the
spine and temporomandibular region
• Orthopedic examination with scientific evidence of
the different regions of the spine and region
temporomandibular
• Orthopedic treatment of spinal pain
vertebral and temporomandibular region acute and chronic
- Neural focus
- Joint focus
- Muscle focus
- Fascial focus
• Motor control and exercise
• Kinesiotaping
Module VII. Orthopedic Manual Therapy in disorders
upper limb. 9 ECTS.
• Anatomy of the upper limb
• Concepts and implications of the biomechanics of
superior member
- Shoulder girdle
- Elbow
- Wrist
- Fingers
• Clinical reasoning
• Radiological analysis
• Diagnostic imaging (ultrasound)
• Postural analysis
• Mechanisms of pain in the upper limb
• Pathophysiology of pain in the different regions of the
superior member
• Orthopedic exploration with scientific evidence of the
different regions of the upper limb
• Orthopedic treatment of upper limb pain
acute and chronic
- Neural focus
- Joint focus
- Muscle focus
- Fascial focus
• Kinesiotaping
Module VIII. Orthopedic Manual Therapy in disorders
lower limb. 9 ECTS.
• Anatomy of the lower limb
• Concepts and implications of the biomechanics of
lower member
- Hips
- Knee
- Ankle
- Foot
• Clinical reasoning
• Radiological analysis
• Diagnostic imaging (ultrasound)
• Postural analysis
• Mechanisms of lower limb pain
• Pathophysiology of pain in the different regions of the
lower member
• Orthopedic exploration with scientific evidence of the
different regions of the lower limb
• Orthopedic treatment of lower limb pain
acute and chronic
- Neural focus
- Joint focus
- Muscle focus
- Fascial focus
• Kinesiotaping
Module IX. Clinical practice. 6 ECTS.
Module X. Final Master's Project. 7 ECTS
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Scholarships and Funding
Financial Aid
- Payment flexibility
- Study aid for continuation of studies
- Study aid for simultaneous studies
- Aid for having a family member at the Universidad Europea
- Study plan
- Universidad Europea of the Canary Islands
Financial aid Graduate
The Graduate School has a complete system of financial aid available to students.
Career Opportunities
Collaborating companies
Specific module lasting 120 hours in institutions and centers of relevance in the field of pain management in hospitals and national and multinational companies, non-governmental organizations and public institutions.
- UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL OF HENARES
- NIÑO JESUS UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
- ALCORCÓN FOUNDATION UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
- CENTRO ONELIFE