Making early and accurate diagnoses allows physiotherapists to apply appropriate treatments for each pathology, which will lead to faster recoveries" 

For years, little importance has been given to Diagnosis in Physiotherapy, focusing all efforts on the treatment of different pathologies. Hence, the patient was considered to have arrived in the physiotherapist's hands with a clear diagnosis. However, there are more and more situations in which the patient arrives without a clear diagnosis, and so a correct definition of the pathology becomes a basic pillar of the professional's work, in order to be able to address it correctly. 

Diagnosis consists of recovering as much information as possible from the patient, listening and attending to all the explanations that they want to communicate in order to subsequently be able to make an assessment and exploration of the affected area, thus being able to develop effective treatment. The diagnosis is a very important part of the treatment, since it will allow you to identify the cause and origin of the problem for which patients come to the physiotherapist. 

In order to prepare professionals in this field, at TECH we have designed this specific program on Diagnosis in Physiotherapy, which has been developed by a team of professionals of the highest level, with years of experience and expertise in diagnosis of pathologies in different parts of the body.

In addition, this course has the advantage that it is conducted in a fully online format, so that the student can have their lessons in a completely self-directed way, choosing when and where to study, since they only need a computer or mobile device with an Internet connection. In this way, you will be able to perfectly balance your study time with the rest of your daily commitments. 

Expand your knowledge in Diagnosis in Physiotherapy and improve your patients' care and, therefore, their quality of life" 

This Master's Degree in Diagnosis in Physiotherapy contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include: 

• The development of practical cases presented by experts in Physiotherapy
• 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
• The latest developments in Diagnosis in Physiotherapy
• Practical exercises where the self-assessment process can be carried out to improve learning
• With special emphasis on innovative methodologies in Diagnosis in Physiotherapy
• 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

This Master's Degree may be the best investment you can make when selecting a refresher program, for two reasons: in addition to updating your knowledge in Diagnosis in Physiotherapy, you will obtain a qualification issued by TECH Global University"

It includes in its teaching staff professionals belonging to the field of Physiotherapy, who bring to this program the experience of their work, as well as recognized specialists from reference societies and prestigious universities. 

Its multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will allow physiotherapists situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide immersive education programmed to prepare for real situations. 

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise throughout the program. For this, the professional will have the help of an innovative, interactive video system made by recognized and experienced experts in Diagnosis in Physiotherapy.

Use the best educational methodology to continue your education in the field of Diagnosis in Physiotherapy"

This 100% online program will allow you to combine your studies with your professional work while increasing your knowledge in this field"

The program of contents has been designed by leading experts in Diagnosis in Physiotherapy, with extensive experience and recognition in the profession, backed by a volume of cases reviewed, studied, and diagnosed, and with extensive knowledge of new teaching technologies.

We have the most complete and up-to-date educational program on the market. We strive for academic excellence, and we want you to achieve it too"

Module 1. Diagnosis in Physiotherapy 

1.1 Diagnostic Imaging Techniques 

1.1.1. Ultrasound 
1.1.2. MRI and CT 
1.1.3. Rx 

1.2. The Patient as a Whole 
1.3. Mechanical Diagnostic Techniques 

1.3.1. Muscular Tests 
1.3.2. Joint Tests 

1.4. Manual Diagnostic Techniques 

1.4.1. Muscular Tests 
1.4.2. Joint Tests 

1.5. Interview with the Patient 

1.5.1. Medical History 

1.6. Environmental and Personal Contextual Factors 

1.6.1. Health and the Patient 
1.6.2. Concept of the Patient 

1.7. History of Physiotherapy 

1.7.1. Origin, Evolution and Current Situation 

1.8. New Paradigms in Physiotherapy 

1.8.1. New Approaches and New Treatment Techniques 

1.9. Physiotherapy and Exercise 

1.9.1. Exercise as a Treatment Technique 
1.9.2. Different Types of Exercise 

1.10. Steps to Follow in a Diagnosis in Physiotherapy

1.10.1. From the Interview to the Start of Treatment

Module 2. Diagnosis in Upper Limbs

2.1. Shoulder Pathology 

2.1.1. Tendinopathies 
2.1.2. Instability 
2.1.3. Retractile Capsulitis 
2.1.4. Fractures 

2.2. Elbow Pathology 

2.2.1. Tendinopathies: Epicondylitis and Epitrocleitis 
2.2.2. Fractures 
2.2.3. Neurovascular Pathology 

2.3. Wrist and Hand Pathology 

2.3.1. Tendinopathies
2.3.2. Fractures
2.3.3. Neurovascular Pathology 

2.4. Anatomy of the Upper Limbs 

2.4.1. Shoulder
2.4.2. Elbow 
2.4.3. Wrist and Hand 

2.5. Sports Injuries in the Shoulder 

2.5.1. Traumatic 
2.5.2. Due to Overuse 

2.6. Sports Injuries in the Elbow 

2.6.1. Traumatic 
2.6.2. Due to Overuse 

2.7. Sports Injuries of the Wrist and Hand 

2.7.1. Traumatic 
2.7.2. Due to Overuse 

2.8. Neurological Lesions of Upper Limbs 

2.8.1. Shoulder 
2.8.2. Elbow 
2.8.3. Wrist and Hand 

2.9. Frequent Pathologies of Upper Limbs 
2.10. Conclusions

Module 3. Temporomandibular Pathology

3.1. Temporomandibular Anatomy 

3.1.1. Branch: Ophthalmic Nerve (Sensory)
3.1.2. Branch: Maxillary Nerve (Sensory) 
3.1.3. Branch: Mandibular Nerve (Sensory - Motor) 

3.2. Temporomandibular Biomechanics 

3.2.1. Articular Surfaces, Joint Capsule, Synovial System, Direct and Indirect Ligaments, Musculature, Innervation, Vascularization, Sagittal Plane Movements, Coronal Plane Movements 

3.3. Temporomandibular Pathology 

3.3.1. Articular
3.3.2. Muscular
3.3.3. Neural

3.4. Temporomandibular Diagnosis 
3.5. Static Tests 

3.5.1. Slippages: Lateral, Medial, Motor Barrier

3.6. Dynamic Tests 

3.6.1. Macromobility: Mandibular Opening, Diduction, Protrusion, Retrusion 

3.7. Temporomandibular Treatment 

3.7.1. Degrees of Mobilization, Types of Mobilization, Slips (Directions), Speed of Mobilization 

3.8. Therapeutic Exercise 

3.8.1. Aerobic Exercise, Therapeutic Techniques that Aid in the Treatment of Patients with Craniomandibular Disorder 

3.9. Motor Control 

3.9.1. Motor Role: Stabilizing Muscles, Dynamic Muscles, Mirror, Stabilizer, Tongue Guide 

3.10. Invasive Techniques in Physiotherapy 

3.10.1. Dry Puncture: Superficial, Deep. Myofascial Trigger Point Treatment

Module 4. Spinal Column Diagnosis

4.1. Scoliosis 

4.1.1. Etiopathogenesis 
4.1.2. Treatment 
4.1.3. Prevention 

4.2. Lower Back Pain 

4.2.1. Herniated Disk Pain
4.2.2. Facet Joint Pain
4.2.3. Instability 

4.3. Spinal Column Pathology 

4.3.1. Cervical 
4.3.2. Dorsal 
4.3.3. Lumbar 

4.4. Spinal Disorders 
4.5. Pelvis Pathology 

4.5.1. Chronic Pelvic Pain
4.5.2. Pubalgia 
4.5.3. Fractures 

4.6. Cervicalgia 

4.6.1. With Restricted Movement 
4.6.2. Associated with Headache
4.6.3. Associated with Movement Disorders: Whiplash
4.6.4. Radiculopathy

4.7. Sports Injuries 

4.7.1. Traumatic
4.7.2. Due to Overuse 

4.8. Anatomy of the Spine 

4.8.1. Cervical 
4.8.2. Dorsal 
4.8.3. Lumbar 
4.8.4. Pelvis 

4.9. Biomechanics of the Spine 

4.9.1. Cervical 
4.9.2. Dorsal 
4.9.3. Lumbar 
4.9.4. Pelvis 

4.10. Spinal Test 

4.10.1. Physical Examination of the Cervical Column 
4.10.2. Physical Examination of the Dorsal Column 
4.10.3. Physical Examination of the Lumbar Column

Module 5. Neurology

5.1. CNS and PNS Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology
5.2. CNS and PNS Neuropathology

5.2.1. Diseases Associated with Vascular Problems (ACVA/ICTUS)
5.2.2. Diseases Associated with Infectious Processes
5.2.3. Other diseases

5.3. Functional Assessment of the Neurological Patient
5.4. Image Assessment and Interpretation
5.5. Technical and Orthopedic Aids

5.5.1. Mobility Aids
5.5.2. Static and Dynamic Splints

5.6. Specific Methods of Intervention in Neurological Physiotherapy

5.6.1. Kabat Method
5.6.2. Bobath Method
5.6.3. Vojta Method
5.6.4. Perfetti Method
5.6.5. Le Métayer Method

5.7. New Techniques Applied to Neurological Physiotherapy

5.7.1. Craniosacral Therapy and Meningeal Approach

5.8. Pharmacology for Neurological Patients
5.9. Neuropsychology

5.9.1. Psychoemotional Approach
5.9.2. Social Approach 

5.10. Conclusions

Module 6. Pathology of Facial Paralysis

6.1. Anatomy of Facial Nerves 

6.1.1. Intracranial Course, Relevant Structures that Cross the Nerve
6.1.2. Extracranial Pathway, 5 Motor Branches: Temporal, Zygomatic, Buccal, Mandibular and Cervical 

6.2. Facial Nerve Pathology 

6.2.1. Clinical Presentation of Central Paralysis: Middle Cerebral Artery
6.2.2. Clinical Presentation of Peripheral Paralysis: VII Cranial Nerve 

6.3. Etiology of Facial Paralysis 

6.3.1. Viral, Tumor, Trauma, Idiopathic, Otological, Iatrogenic 

6.4. Reconstructive Surgery for Facial Paralysis 

6.4.1. Nerve Anastomoses and Microvascularized Grafts
6.4.2. Masseteric–Facial Nerve Anastomosis 
6.4.3. Hypoglossal–Facial Nerve Anastomosis
6.4.4. Gracilis/Tensor Fascia Lata Microvascularized Graft 

6.5. Diagnosis of Facial Paralysis: Sunnybrook Scale/House-Brackmann Scale 

6.5.1. Interpretation and Formulation of Both Scales, as well as Usefulness in Clinical Practice 

6.6. Post-Surgery Facial Paralysis Treatment 

6.6.1. Indications, Contraindications, Progression of Re-Education 

6.7. Facial Paralysis Treatment: Facial Neuromuscular Re-Education 

6.7.1. Principles of Re-Education, Guidelines for the Patient, Common Errors 

6.8. Botulinum Toxin and Facial Paralysis 

6.8.1. Importance of the Toxin in Paralysis; When, How, Where and by Whom Should it Be Used?

6.9. Aberrant Reinnervation and Synkinesias

6.9.1. What are Synkinesias and Aberrant Reinnervation? Keys to Combat Them 

6.10. Fundamental Contraindications in the Treatment of Facial Paralysis

Module 7. Chronic Pain 

7.1. Chronic Pain 

7.1.1. Context 

7.2. Phantom Pain 

7.2.1. Virtual Body 

7.3. Difference Between Chronic Pain and Acute Pain 

7.3.1. Acute Pain 
7.3.2. Differential Diagnosis between Acute Pain and Chronic Pain 

7.4. The Relationship between Pain and Imaging Tests 

7.4.1. Relation of Pain Intensity to Reality 
7.4.2. Imaging Tests Frequently Prescribed for the Diagnosis of Chronic Pain Conditions 

7.5. Risk Factors for Chronic Pain 

7.5.1. Gender 
7.5.2. Age 
7.5.3. Genetic Inheritance 
7.5.4. Lifestyle 

7.6. Pain and the Immune System 

7.6.1. Involvement of the Immune System in Acute and Chronic Pain Processes 

7.7. Examination of the Patient in Pain 

7.7.1. Medical History 
7.7.2. Pain Threshold in Chronic Cases 
7.7.3. Signs 
7.7.4. Symptoms and Subjectivity 

7.8. Fibromyalgia Patients: Relationship with Chronic Pain 

7.8.1. Central Sensitization Syndrome 

7.9. Physical Exercise for the Prevention and Alleviation of Chronic Pain 

7.9.1. Effects of Exercise on Pain 
7.9.2. Action Guidelines for the Chronic Pain Patient 

7.10. Practical Approach to the Patient with Chronic Pain

7.10.1. Clinical Symptoms 
7.10.2. Derivation 
7.10.3. Lifestyle Guidelines 
7.10.4. Day-to-day Reality for the Patient

Module 8. Therapeutic Exercise 

8.1. Therapeutic Exercise 

8.1.1. Concept of Therapeutic Exercise 
8.1.2. Physical Exercise vs. Therapeutic Exercise 

8.2. Phases of Motor Learning 

8.2.1. Cognitive Phase: Development of Global Coordination 
8.2.2. Associative Phase: Development of Fine Coordination 
8.2.3. Autonomous Phase: Stabilize Fine Coordination 

8.3. Prevention and Rehabilitation of Injuries through Exercise 

8.3.1. Injury Prevention 
8.3.2. Readaptation for Sport 

8.4. Influence of Learning on Proprioception 

8.4.1. Body Scheme 

8.5. Specific Objectives with Each Type 

8.5.1. Functionality 
8.5.2. Readaptation to Training for Casual Athletes 
8.5.3. Readaptation to Training and Competition for Professional or Semi-Professional Athletes 

8.6. Combination of Strength and Mobility to Gain Flexibility 

8.6.1. Benefits of the " Strength + Mobility " Combination Compared to Flexibility Work Alone 

8.7. Progressions 

8.7.1. Progression of the Therapeutic Exercise Program
8.7.2. Times 
8.7.3. Intensity 

8.8. The Importance of the Core 

8.8.1. Definition of the Core 
8.8.2. Core work as a Mandatory Part of Any Type of Physical Rehabilitation or Training 
8.8.3. Women and the Core 

8.9. Use of Yoga and Pilates Techniques in Therapeutic Exercise 

8.9.1. Yoga 
8.9.2. Pilates 

8.10. Planning and Progression of Exercises with Equipment

8.10.1. TRX 
8.10.2. Fitball 
8.10.3. Other Equipment Aimed at Functionality and Readaptation

Module 9. Geriatrics

9.1. Geriatric Pathology

9.1.1. Diseases of the Osteoarticular System
9.1.2. Diseases of the Cardiovascular System
9.1.3. Endocrine System Diseases

9.2. Geriatric Diagnosis

9.2.1. Clinical Diagnosis
9.2.2. Psychosocial Diagnosis

9.3. Biomechanics

9.3.1. Pathological Gait Associated with Degenerative Diseases
9.3.2. Walking with Technical Aids

9.4. Exercise

9.4.1. Group Exercise (Gerontogymnastics)
9.4.2. Exercises for the Cardiorespiratory System

9.5. Treatment

9.5.1. Analgesic Electrotherapy
9.5.2. Manual Therapy
9.5.3. Re-Education and Postural Hygiene

9.6. Geriatric Approach

9.6.1. Psychoemotional Aspects
9.6.2. Sociocultural Aspects

9.7. Examination in Geriatrics

9.7.1. Physical and Palpatory
9.7.2. Visual

9.8. Pain in Geriatrics

9.8.1. Chronic Pain
9.8.2. Acute Pain

9.9. Strength and Endurance Work

9.9.1. Eccentric, Concentric and Isometric Exercises
9.9.2. Resistance and Weight Exercises
9.9.3. Mechanotherapy

9.10. Conclusions

Module 10. Diagnosis of the Lower Limbs 

10.1. Hip Pathology 

10.1.1. Anatomy 
10.1.2. Soft Tissue Injuries 
10.1.3. Joint Injuries 
10.1.4. Acute or Overuse Injuries 
10.1.5. Trauma Lesions 

10.2. Knee Pathology 

10.2.1. Anatomy 
10.2.2. Soft Tissue Injuries 
10.2.3. Joint Injuries 
10.2.4. Acute or Overuse Injuries 
10.2.5. Trauma Lesions 

10.3. Ankle Pathology 

10.3.1. Anatomy 
10.3.2. Soft Tissue Injuries 
10.3.3. Joint Injuries 
10.3.4. Acute or Overuse Injuries 
10.3.5. Trauma Lesions 

10.4. Foot Pathology 

10.4.1. Anatomy 
10.4.2. Soft Tissue Injuries 
10.4.3. Joint Injuries 
10.4.4. Acute or Overuse Injuries 
10.4.5. Trauma Lesions 

10.5. Sports Injuries of the Hip 

10.5.1. Sport and the Hip 
10.5.2. Approach to the Hip in Sport 
10.5.3. Recovery and Rehabilitation 

10.6. Sports Injuries of the Knee 

10.6.1. Sport and the Knee 
10.6.2. Approach to the Knee in Sport 
10.6.3. Recovery and Rehabilitation 

10.7. Sports Injuries of the Ankle 

10.7.1. Sport and the Ankle 
10.7.2. Approach to the Ankle in Sport 
10.7.3. Recovery and Rehabilitation 

10.8. Sports Injuries of the Foot 

10.8.1. Sport and the Foot 
10.8.2. Approach to the Foot in Sport 
10.8.3. Recovery and Rehabilitation 

10.9. Anatomy of the Lower Limbs 

10.9.1. Hip 
10.9.2. Knee 
10.9.3. Foot 

10.10. Conclusions

You will learn everything you need to act safely and efficiently, responding appropriately to every therapeutic need"