Study Guide

Objective

Functional anatomy of the spine and thorax 4 cr
Students are able to name and clarify the structures and function of the spine and thorax regionally and segmentally. They can describe and observe active movement and palpate the normal passive movement of the spine. Students evaluate the function of the spinal segments manually and utilize this information in osteopathic treatment. Students are able to explain the development of the back as swell as the effects of most common pathological changes and deformities on movement.
Prevention and treatment of sports injuries 1 cr
Students are familiar with the most common sports injuries and their treatment options both conservatively and surgically. They are able to administer first aid for sports injuries. Students understand the significance of preventing injuries.

Content

Functional anatomy of the spine and thorax 4cr
Structures of the spine: innervation, vascularisation, myofascial structures and spinal cord and meninges. Normal movement of the spine, coupled movement. Structures of the chest, respiration and basics of the lymphatic system. Autonomic nervous system. Structure and function of the temporomandibular joint. Biotensegrity.
Prevention and treatment of sports injuries 1 cr
Incidence and etiology of sports injuries. Acute injuries vs. overuse injuries. Sport type specificity and body location of common sports injuries. Muscles strains, classification, treatment and rehabilitation. Overuse myofascial and joint injuries, stress fractures. Common youth sports injuries. Case studies.

Prerequisites

Human anatomy 1, Osteopathic history and professional English

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students use the core concepts of the course appropriately and professionally as well as make choices using the knowledge base of their own professional field. They recognise the prerequisites and consequences of their own actions. Students’ actions follow the rules and instructions given, and they use working methods mostly appropriately and safely. Students work according to the professional ethics of their own field, and they act as group members.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students use the core concepts of the course appropriately and professionally, classifies and analyse the relationships between appropriate core concepts as well as makes choices comparing alternatives using the knowledge base of their own professional field. They analyse the prerequisites and consequences of their own actions. Students work in different environments taking initiative and in agoal-oriented way applying working methods appropriately and safely. Students work according to the professional ethics of their own field, and they act in order to enhance the group.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students use the core concepts of the course appropriately and professionally, classifies and analyse the relationships between appropriate core concepts as well as makes choices comparing alternatives using the knowledge base of their own professional field. They analyse the prerequisites and consequences of their own actions. Students work in different environments taking initiative and in agoal-oriented way applying working methods appropriately and safely. Students work according to the professional ethics of their own field, and they act in order to enhance the group.