Musculoskeletal physiotherapy 1Laajuus (5 cr)
Code: SX00FQ24
Credits
5 op
Objective
The student is able to explain the factors related to the cause and prevention of musculoskeletal disorders. The student can combine previously learned skills and select appropriate assessment and therapy methods for the purpose of supporting musculoskeletal function. Student will develop the knowledge of evidence-based research and therapy methods to promote musculoskeletal function. Student can describe the main issues in rheumatic diseases and fractures and understand the role of physiotherapy as part of the rehabilitation process.
Content
The most common musculoskeletal disorders, activity and participation limitations as well as pathological processes in their background
Interaction as part of the client-centred physiotherapy process
Selection and use of evidence-based physiotherapeutic assessment and therapy methods
Rheumatic diseases, fractures and treatment
Prerequisites
Student knows the basics of assessment and promotion of functioning in physiotherapy. Student understands the impact of the experience of pain in the physiotherapy process. Student knows the basics of body functions and structures. Student has accomplished minimum of 2 credits of clinical practice in physiotherapy.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASE
Student
-can search for knowledge resourcefully utilizing sources of the field and uses the knowledge base of the field
-is familiar with the knowledge base and core components of the profession
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ACTIONS
Student
-has adequate professional skills to work in the profession
-can work in a client-oriented way
-solves professional tasks and problems
ETHICS, COOPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT
-works safely and in accordance with the ethical principles of the field
-displays competence benefitting groups or projects
-is able to evaluate personal strengths and weaknesses and development needs
Assessment criteria, good (3)
PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASE
Student
-searches for knowledge and justifies the use of sources
-uses the professional knowledge base consistently
-justifies actions by means of evidencebased knowledge
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ACTIONS
Student
-applies professional skills to different situations
-can act responsibly and in a clientoriented way
-can work in various tasks in diverse operating environments
ETHICS, COOPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT
-justifies professional activities according to the ethical principles of the field and evaluates the safety of these activities
-can work in work groups and projects in a goal-oriented way
-develops oneself
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASE
Student
-applies the professional knowledge base fluently and in a versatile way
-evaluates and uses evidence-based knowledge
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ACTIONS
Student
-applies professional skills in different situations and can evaluate the results of these actions
-can act responsibly and in a clientoriented way
-applies alternative solutions to professional decision-making
ETHICS, COOPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT
-evaluates professional activities and safety according to the ethical principles of the field
-can work in different groups and projects with persons with diverse cultural backgrounds
-develops the work community and oneself
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASE
Student
-can search for knowledge resourcefully utilizing sources of the field and uses the knowledge base of the field
-is familiar with the knowledge base and core components of the profession
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ACTIONS
Student
-has adequate professional skills to work in the profession
-can work in a client-oriented way
-solves professional tasks and problems
ETHICS, COOPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT
-works safely and in accordance with the ethical principles of the field
-displays competence benefitting groups or projects
-is able to evaluate personal strengths and weaknesses and development needs