Pain Management in PhysiotherapyLaajuus (5 ECTS)

Objective

The student
• can describe the physiological and pathophysiological mechanisms of sensing pain and pain classification according to the biopsychosocial framework
• can describe the importance of medical treatment as part of physiotherapy
• can clarify and use physiotherapy methods in pain treatment as part of multiprofessional activities
• can implement physical therapy, as well as the methods of manual therapy selected for the content of the study term as part of pain treatment
• knows how to encounter a client and understands the importance of validating interaction as part of the physiotherapy process.

Content

• Epidemiology and definition of pain
• Sensing pain
• Physiological and pathophysiological mechanisms of sensing pain
• Classifying pain
• Medicines and treatment for acute and chronic pain and inflammatory diseases
• Assessing pain, physiotherapeutic examination and physiotherapy methods as part of pain treatment
• Interaction skills

Qualifications

Basics of Functional Ability Evaluation
Anatomy and Physiology
Anatomy and Physiology 2

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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The assessment criteria for advanced are applied.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

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The assessment criteria for advanced are applied.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

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The assessment criteria for advanced are applied.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

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The assessment criteria for advanced are applied.