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Biomedical Science I & II: Biomedical Sciences II (WPTBM-762)

Biomedical science focuses on how cells, organs and systems function in the human body; an exciting and dynamic area that is highly relevant to the understanding and treatment of human diseases.

Course description

Course description:
This course will integrate and critically evaluate areas of pathophysiology relevant to the theory and practice of physiotherapy in women’s health.
Learning objectives:
 To describe normal functioning of reproductive system of female during different stages
of life.
 To understand fetal and neonatal physiology.
 To illustrate pathophysiology of complications of pregnancy
 To illustrate pathophysiology of micturition and defecation.
 To differentiate maternal musculoskeletal disorders.
 To illustrate pathophysiology of osteoporosis, lymphatic disorders, CAD and
musculoskeletal disorders during middle years and beyond.

Course Content

Course contents:
1. Physiological Changes during pregnancy
2. Anatomical and Musculoskeletal Changes during the Childbearing Years
 Anatomical changes during pregnancy
 Joint laxity changes during pregnancy
 Muscular changes during pregnancy
 Neurovascular changes during pregnancy
 Skeletal changes during pregnancy
3. Biomechanical changes in pregnancy
 Postural changes during pregnancy
 Gait changes during pregnancy
 Weight gain during pregnancy
4. Normal fetal growth and fetal and neonatal physiology
 Placenta
 Maternal placental fetal united
 Umbilical cord

 intrauterine nutrition
 Fetal physiology
 early neonatal physiology
5. Physical and physiological changes of labour and peurperium
 Introduction
 Physical and physiological changes
 The process of normal labour
6. Physiology of the Menstrual cycle
7. Pathophysiology of Complications of pregnancy
8. Physiology of micturition and the role of the pelvic floor muscles in maintaining
urinary continence
9. Physiology of defecation and the role of the pelvic floor muscles in maintaining fecal
continence
10. Clinical anatomy of chronic pelvic pain & Visceral pain

Course Content

11. Pathophysiology of Maternal Upper Quadrant musculoskeletal Disorders.
 Neck and upper back strain
 Temporomandibular joint
 Thoracic outlet syndrome
 Carpal tunnel syndrome
 De Quervain’s Disease
12. Pathophysiology of Maternal Lower Quadrant musculoskeletal Disorders.
 Piriformis syndrome
 Knee and patellar dysfunction
 Nerve palsies
 Muscle tendon injuries
13. Pathophysiology of Maternal Spinal musculoskeletal Disorders.
 Costal rib syndrome
 Diastasis Recti abdominis
 Sacroiliac joint Pain
 Symphysis pubis
 Low back pain
 Coccydynia
14. Pathophysiology of Musculoskeletal Disorders During the Middle Years and Beyond
 Osteoarthritis

 Fibromyalgia syndrome
 Rheumatoid arthritis
 Systemic lupus erythematosus
 Scleroderma
15. Etiology and pathogenesis of coronary artery disease
16. Pathophysiology of osteoporosis
17. Pathology of breast cancer
18. Pathophysiology of the lymphatic system