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Therapeutic Exercise in Breast Cancer
Therapeutic Exercise in Cancer Mother
Overview
This microcredential trains physiotherapists in the assessment and application of advanced, evidence-based manual therapy techniques to comprehensively treat the sequelae of breast cancer and improve patients' quality of life. The program covers the analysis of neuromusculoskeletal dysfunctions, the application of specific techniques (scar tissue, adhesions, neurodynamics, and lymphatic therapy), and their integration into personalized treatment plans with a focus on self-care.
To train physiotherapists in the assessment and application of advanced manual therapy techniques, based on the best scientific evidence, to comprehensively address the neuromuscular and tissue sequelae of breast cancer treatment and significantly improve the quality of life of surviving patients.
Specific Objectives
- Analyze the tissue and neuromuscular-skeletal dysfunctions resulting from breast cancer and its treatments.
- Apply specific manual techniques for the treatment of scars, myofascial adhesions, and Axillary Web Syndrome.
- Adapting joint mobilization and neurodynamic techniques to the specific conditions and needs of the cancer patient.
- To introduce the principles of Lymphatic Manual Therapy as a tool for the prevention and management of lymphedema.
- Integrate the different manual techniques into a coherent and personalized treatment plan, educating the patient in self-care strategies.
To access this microcredential, you must meet the following requirements:
- Students must be between 25 and 64 years old on the date the training begins.
- Students must hold a Bachelor's Degree in Physiotherapy.
Academic program
- Safety principles, contraindications and initial evaluation in breast cancer.
- Myofascial release in the shoulder/pectoral girdle and scar treatment
post-surgical/post-radiotherapy. - Evidence-based approach to Axillary Web Syndrome.
- Adapted joint and neural mobilization techniques.
- Lymphatic Manual Therapy: principles, evidence and basic application.
- Integration into treatment plan, communication and self-care.
The training activities to be carried out during the delivery of the micro-credential will be:
- Theoretical classes: expository, explanatory or demonstration sessions of the contents and knowledge.
- Practical classes: sessions of practical application of the content developed in the theoretical classes, through the resolution of exercises, problems or theoretical-practical scenarios.
- Clinical practice: sessions focused on acquiring skills and competencies related to healthcare in contact with patients under the supervision of the teaching staff.
- Seminars, workshops, or other complementary activities (discussion forums, simulations, etc.): monographic sessions that encourage student participation. These are supervised by the course instructors.
- Work: preparation of a study, essay, work proposed in the subject, either individually or in a group following established guidelines.
- Independent work: independent and self-regulated activity of the student based on the documentation and guidelines proposed in the subject, preparation of classes and exams, preparation of final reports, internship reports.
- Presentations, debates and defenses of works and projects: activity through which students present works, exercises and projects based on established criteria, demonstrating sufficiency and maturity in the acquisition of the planned competencies.
- Assessment: continuous assessment tests and final exams.
Theoretical tests may be in-person or virtual, and will be conducted in written form. Practical assessments will be conducted through practical performance tests.
Regarding the way to organize the teaching to achieve the objectives set out in the micro-credential, the organizational modality summarized below will be followed:
- Lectures/expository method: presentation or explanation by the
faculty. - Practical classes: activities supervised by the teaching staff in the classroom, laboratories,
clinics. - Individual work: individual preparation of assignments/projects/reports.
- Group work: group preparation of assignments, projects/reports.
- Personal study: preparation for tests, exams, etc.
- Evaluation: written, oral, and practical tests.
- Exhibitions, debates and presentation of works and projects: activities supervised by the teaching staff.
- Active methodologies: cooperative learning, project-based learning, classroom
inverted learning, service learning, case studies, and problem solving.
The microcredential will have an evaluation system (ES) based on the following assessment tests:
- Objective tests (true/false, multiple choice, test-type, fill-in-the-blank, ordering, etc.): These are measurement instruments that allow for the evaluation of knowledge, skills, performance, aptitudes, etc. The answers are closed-ended, thus promoting objectivity during the scoring process.
- Oral tests: students must apply the knowledge acquired to develop oral answers to the exercises or questions posed by the teachers.
- Case studies, exercises and problems: tests in which students must solve, in a reasoned manner, within a certain time, and according to the established criteria, the cases, exercises or problems posed by the teaching staff, with the aim of applying the knowledge acquired.
- Attendance, participation or attitude in teaching activities, seminars, tutorials, etc.: monitoring student attendance and participation in teaching activities, carrying out activities during teaching sessions.
- Written works, memoirs, internship reports, and projects: a document prepared on a topic or activity carried out, following the instructions established by the teaching staff.
- Oral presentation and defense of topics, papers, etc.: oral presentation on a topic
corresponding to the contents of the microcredential or on the results of a work,
exercise or project, followed by discussion with the teachers. It can be done individually or in a group.
General information
Credits: 3 ECTS
Duration: 07/05/2026 – 16/05/2026
Teaching modality: In person
Location: Faculty of Health Sciences (Physiotherapy Section)
Valued at: €124.51
The cost of tuition for this Microcredential will be subsidized by the 'Plan for the development of university microcredentials', investment 6 of component 21 of the Addendum to the 'Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan', financed by the European Union – Next Generation EU, year 2025.
Short courses available in various formats (in-person, online, or hybrid). Ideal for learning without interrupting your professional life.
Content created and delivered by professionals and experts in the field, designed for immediate application.
Endorsed by the University of La Laguna. You will receive an official ECTS certificate, valid in the European Higher Education Area.
Teaching staff
Contracted Professor with a PhD, affiliated with the Canary Islands Health Service – University Hospital Ntra. Sra. de Candelaria. Researcher in the MOVE&HEALTH LAB group at the ULL and the eMOTION LAB at the IISC.
Associate Professor at the University of La Laguna (ULL) and physiotherapist at the Canary Islands Health Service - Primary Care Management of Tenerife. Researcher in the MOVE&HEALTH LAB group at ULL and the eMOTION LAB group at the IISC.
Associate Professor at the University of La Laguna (ULL) and Physiotherapist in private practice. Researcher in the MOVE&HEALTH LAB group at ULL and the eMOTION LAB group at the IISC.
Researcher in the MOVE&HEALTH LAB groups of the ULL and eMOTION LAB of the IISC.
