First semester
Develop the ability to apply a structured, biopsychosocial approach to assess, interpret, and plan effective physiotherapeutic interventions for patients with musculoskeletal pain.
Gain a deep understanding of the neurophysiological mechanisms behind acute and chronic pain, learning to analyze how pain evolves and its impact on assessment and treatment strategies.
Explore how different pain medications work, when they should be used, and their side effects, enhancing your ability to integrate pharmacological knowledge into physiotherapeutic decision-making.
Learn to identify and address key psychosocial contributors to pain—such as kinesiophobia and catastrophizing—through evidence-based strategies that support comprehensive patient care.
Master the principles of Pain Neuroscience Education to help patients understand their pain, reduce fear and uncertainty, and optimize treatment outcomes through effective communication and evidence-based education.
Second semester
Understand how therapeutic exercise influences pain mechanisms and acquire the skills to design individualized, evidence-based exercise programs for diverse pain conditions.
Learn how manual therapy techniques—including mobilizations, manipulations and skilled communication—produce neurophysiological effects that enhance pain relief and functional recovery.
Develop expertise in assessing and treating musculoskeletal dysfunctions of the spine and limbs integrating anatomy, biomechanics, and clinical reasoning.
Learn how and when to use dry needling and how it can help to reduce pain
Gain foundational skills in invasive physiotherapy, including ultrasound-guided assessment, dry needling, and neuromodulation, to safely and effectively manage pain and promote tissue recovery.