Continuing education course on therapeutic physical exercise in chronic disease

Currently, physical inactivity is one of the most important and relevant public health problems. There is a high rate of sedentary lifestyles among people suffering from illnesses, particularly chronic diseases, and these lifestyles increase complications and contribute to the deterioration of the disease. Exercise is a fundamental and effective therapeutic tool in tackling these types of diseases.

Knowing the basic principles, determining the degree of affectation and being able to establish therapeutic strategies to be implemented has become a key element in the work of the physiotherapist.

Graduates in Physiotherapy and 4th year students of the Degree in Physiotherapy

• Introduction to therapeutic exercise.
• Assessment of physical condition in the chronically ill
• Training methods
• Exercise planning based on clinical cases

Jordi Vilaró, PhD. Physiotherapist and tenured professor at the Blanquerna-URL School of Health Sciences. Professor and researcher accreditation by the Agency for the Quality of the University System of Catalonia (AQU). Director of Master Degree in Physical Therapy, Blanquerna-URL.