Opinto-opas

Objective

Students know how to apply the possibilities of therapeutic exercise to altered functions of the lower limbs. They know how to draw up individual exercise plans to balance the function of client’s muscles of the lower limbs.

Students are able to report the benefits of exercise carried out in closed kinetic chain and apply them to exercise programmes. They are also able to describe the principles of spiral dynamic exercise and utilise them in the planning of exercises to reduce problems of the foot. Students can apply their client education skills when instructing clients. They can assess the results of therapeutic exercise and relate them as part of client’s podiatric treatment.

Students are able to describe the possibilities of ultrasound to aid a client’s diagnostic palpation. Students are aware of the use of fascial techniques in support of manual therapy.

Content

- Exercising muscle tone of the lower limbs
- Stretching techniques to relieve tension of the muscles
- Exercising in closed kinetic chain
- Spiral dynamic approach and exercises
- Drawing up individual training programme and instructing it
- Sonopalpation
- Fascial Technics

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE
The student is able to:
- display learning in professional knowledge and core content in the field
- search information from a variety of sources
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS, PERFORMANCE AND DEVELOPMENT
The student is able to:
- work in various duties in a variety of operating environments
- show that he has achieved the targets for core competence
RESPONSIBILITY, COOPERATION AND MANAGEMENT
The student is able to:
- display learning in the key safety practices in the field
- act according to ethical principles
- to contribute his learning for the benefit of a group or project

Assessment criteria, good (3)

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE
The student is able to:
- use concepts and knowledge in his field systematically
- find information and assess andnuse information sources with a critical eye
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS, PERFORMANCE AND DEVELOPMENT
The student is able to:
- apply professional information in professional assignments
- apply professional expertise in various work assignments
- act independently and responsibly in professional contexts
RESPONSIBILITY, COOPERATION AND MANAGEMENT
The student is able to:
- plan operations with safety in mind
- act according to professional ethics
- act purposefully in working groups and projects

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE
The student is able to:
- use concepts and knowledge in his field professionally
- argue the use of his sources
- argue a course of action on the basis of research information or findings
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS, PERFORMANCE AND DEVELOPMENT
The student is able to:
- operate in a range of duties and work situations, also in international contexts
- to act in a way that is customeroriented and displays entrepreneurial spirit
RESPONSIBILITY, COOPERATION AND MANAGEMENT
The student is able to:
- to act responsibly, taking safety issues into consideration
- argue his choices on the basis of professional ethics
- organise and manage the operation of a group and project

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Failed
PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE
- The student does not know or appreciate knowledge in the field sufficiently
- The student does not know or cannot use concepts in his field properly
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS, PERFORMANCE AND DEVELOPMENT
- The student's professional level is insufficient
- The student is not acting in accordance with his training and guidance
- The student is not trying to develop himself or his actions
RESPONSIBILITY, COOPERATION AND MANAGEMENT
- The student is unconcerned about professional safety or ethical principles
- The student is not motivated by or participating in group or development work

Qualifications

Professional Basics of Podiatry 1 - SJ00BJ65
Professional Basics of Podiatry 2 - SJ00BJ66
Basics of Assessment of Functional Capacity in Podiatry 1 - SJ00BJ68
Methods of Assessment of Functional Capacity in Podiatry - SJ00BJ70