Study Guide

Objective

Students identify the most common disorders, repetitive strain injuries and deformities of toes and know how to describe their pathogenetic mechanisms. They are able to apply the treatment principles of the above-mentioned disorders accordingly.

Students identify the most common sports injuries and master the principles of their treatment. Students are familiar with typical findings and differential diagnoses of kinetic chain disorders and know how to perform the necessary studies to identify these.

Students are able to apply their skills in instructing functional exercises when instructing exercises for special groups. Students are able to apply functional exercise as part of a client’s daily activities.

Students are able to use various pain treatment methods to treat clients’ conditions. Students identify circulatory disorders of the lower extremities and are able to explain their pathogenic mechanisms, symptoms and therapeutic principles. Students are familiar with the possibilities of lymph therapy in treatment of swelling in the lower extremities. Students are able to recommend medical compression hosiery for those who need them and are able to describe the principles for obtaining them. Students master the principles of treating inflammations. Students are able to describe the principles of and indications for therapeutic taping and to perform different types of tapings, using appropriate taping materials.

Students are aware of the most common injuries, traumas and diseases being treated in the field of orthopaedics and traumatology. Students are familiar with the key causal agents and symptoms of orthopaedic and surgical problems and the basics of diagnostic and therapeutic methods within the field and understand podiatry as part of operative treatment.

Content

- Deformities of toes and the foot
- Repetitive strain injuries
- Nerve impingements
- Metatarsalgia
- Hip and knee injuries
- The most common sport injuries ja their treatment principles
- Vascular disorders of the lower limbs
- Treating oedema in the lower limbs
- Medical compression stockings
- Lymph therapy education
- Therapeutic excersise for special client groups
- Pain treatment methods
- Inflammation treatment methods
- Fractures and their treatment
- Pathophysiology of joint, tendon and ligament injuries; basics of examination and treatment;
- the most common orthopaedic problems in the lower limb area and their surgical treatment
- Taping in Podiatry

Prerequisites

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
Basics of Musculoskeletal Podiatry - SJ00BJ82

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