Learn quickly and efficiently how to treat pain in geriatric patients with the support of the most innovative methods in this type of intervention"

The treatment of pain in geriatric patients is supported by the advances and updates that are appearing in this field of work. The physiotherapist needs to keep their skills in line with these developments, in order to improve the patients' quality of life by effectively controlling the pain they feel.

To this end, the professional must assess and examine the patient's resistance and physiological reserves in order to establish the appropriate framework for action, choosing between home care, residential care, day care centers, social centers or private clinics.

It is therefore essential to know the tools of physiotherapy and the appropriateness of their application in each case, such as active exercise, manual therapy and electrotherapy. Being able to work in an interdisciplinary team, with appropriate communication tools, understanding the concept of person-centered care, having the most up-to-date knowledge of support devices and even the support of current technology can be key to success in physical therapy treatment.

Get ahead of the curve in physiotherapy treatment of pain in the elderly" 

This postgraduate certificate in Physiotherapy, Pain and Aging offers you the characteristics of a program of high scientific, educational and technological level. These are some of its most notable features: 

• The latest technology in online teaching software
• A highly visual teaching system, supported by graphic and schematic contents that are easy to assimilate and understand
• Practical cases presented by practising experts 
• State-of-the-art interactive video systems
• Teaching supported by telepractice
• Continuous updating and recycling systems
• Autonomous learning: full compatibility with other occupations
• Support groups and educational synergies: questions to the expert, debate and knowledge forums
• Communication with the teacher and individual reflection work
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with Internet connection   
• Complementary documentation banks permanently available, even after the course   

A study that will cover the different pathologies and situations of intervention with geriatric patients with a focus on the practical reality of working in this field"

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the sector who contribute their work experience to this program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.

The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide immersive learning programmed to train in real situations.

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise during the academic year. For this purpose, the student will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts

A methodological approach supported by teaching techniques proven for their effectiveness, allowing you to learn in a dynamic and efficient way"

With the support of high-quality audiovisual systems, the purpose of this course is that you not only acquire the knowledge, but that, upon completion, you possess the working skills you need to excel in this field”  

Acquire the most current knowledge in the treatment of pain in different pathologies and conditions in geriatric patients, with the quality of a highly skilled program. The objective is to provide students with specialized knowledge by creating a well-structured basis to identify the clinical signs associated with the different needs and developments of patients, providing a broad and contextual view of the activity in this field today.

A highly efficient course, capable of converting the theory into real intervention competences"

General Objective

• Based on the most recent scientific evidence, develop a critical and reasoned attitude towards physiotherapeutic diagnosis in elderly patients and be able to apply adequate treatment in order to reduce functional impotence, fragility and deterioration, thereby favoring an improvement of physical and mental health in old age

Specific Objectives

• Explain the anatomy and physiology of pain transmission
• Define the different types of pain
• Describe pain and aging from a biopsychosocial paradigm
• Define the different pain syndromes in geriatrics
• Explain how to perform a proper pain assessment
• Explain the pharmacological treatment of pain in the geriatric patient
• Explain the physiotherapeutic treatment of the geriatric patient

Update your knowledge through this program in physiotherapy, pain and aging"