Physiotherapy and algology

lknr1307  2026-2027  Louvain-la-Neuve

Physiotherapy and algology
2.00 credits
22.5 h + 7.5 h
Q1
Teacher(s)
Meyer Caroline; Mouraux André (coordinator);
Language
French
Prerequisites

The prerequisite(s) for this Teaching Unit (Unité d’enseignement – UE) for the programmes/courses that offer this Teaching Unit are specified at the end of this sheet.
Main themes
Definitions and models of pain
  • IASP and ICD-11 classification
  • Acute/chronic pain: the chronicisation process
  • Evolution of pain explanation/understanding models
  • Prejudices, stereotypes and representations of pain
Assessing a patient with chronic pain
  • Pain mechanisms (nociceptive-no disciplastic-neuropathic)
  • Clinical assessment of pain
  • Pathology semiologies (fibromyalgia, Ehlers Danlos syndrome, CRPS,
  • common low back pain, post-surgical neuropathic pain, etc.) according to the ICD-11 classification
The educational approach
Therapeutic support
  • Physical activity dimension
  • Psychological dimension
  • Symptom management tools
  • Reassess and adjust
Learning outcomes

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :

  • Explain the mechanisms, characteristics and symptoms of acute and chronic pain and the chronic pain and the chronicisation process (2.1)
  • Describe the different types of pain and their pathophysiological causes (2.1)
  • Name and explain prejudices, stereotypes and representations of pain (2.1)
  • Explain the recommendations for therapeutic interventions (3.1)
And in particular, in relation to a patient suffering from pain (clinical vignette and simulated case), the student will be able to simulated case), the student will be able to :
  • Integrate and interpret medical, psychosocial and contextual data (biopsychosocial approach) collected during the anamnesis and through questionnaires in the medical record (2.2)
  • Identify, describe and apply the tools appropriate for clinical examination in painful clinical situations (2.3)
  • Plan the clinical examination based on the medical history and medical records (2.3)
  • Make a clinical and functional diagnosis by integrating the information gathered during the medical history and clinical examination (2.4)
  • Identify and explain the clinical elements indicating the need to refer the patient to a chronic pain centre and
  • identify the relevant information to be communicated to the pain centre. (2.5)
  • Identify the clinical, personal and contextual elements that may influence the chronicity of pain, and establish and justify a prognosis (2.6)
  • Engage in appropriate and motivational dialogue with the patient (in a simulated situation) to define realistic therapeutic goals and engage the patient (patient empowerment) (2.7 and 3.3) 
  • Communicate appropriately with the patient to work with them to develop an explanation for their problem and implement therapeutic strategies (3.1)
  • Conduct a reflective analysis of the management of simulated cases and use it to develop your expertise as a physiotherapist (1.3) 
 
Other information
This course is strictly reserved for FSM students. It is not open to other UCLouvain students.
Faculty or entity
> FSM


Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)

Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Learning outcomes
Bachelor in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
KINE1BA
2
LKNR1200 AND LKNR1202 AND LKNR1203