Physiotherapy in Children and YouthLaajuus (5 ECTS)

Objective

The student
• can describe the neurology-based functional ability disorders related to everyday life and functional ability
• can describe the special features related to the growth and development of children and youth, as well as their effect on functional ability
• can plan physiotherapy and rehabilitation together with the client
• can critically assess the results of the chosen physiotherapy methods in the client’s physiotherapy
• can operate in collaboration based on multiprofessional expertise together with the client and working life operators.

Content

• Psychomotor development and development theories
• Everyday life of children, their living environments and family-orientedness
• Assessing and strengthening functional ability of children in cooperation based on multiprofessional expertise
• The individual and age-based functional ability of children, typical development delays and functional ability disorders
• Motor learning of children
• Goal-oriented physiotherapy based on children’s needs
• Special characteristics of physiotherapy in pediatric neurology and children who require special support

Qualifications

Working as a Professional in the Social and Healthcare Sector
Collaboration in Rehabilitation
Anatomy and Physiology
Anatomy and Physiology 2
Anatomy and Physiology 3
Basic Medical Studies in the Rehabilitation Sector
Basics of Functional Capacity Assessment
Basics of Therapeutic Exercise
Therapeutic Exercise and Client Assistance. Clinical Practice 1
Prosthetic and Orthotic Devices Promoting Functioning, Accessibility and Availability of the Environment
Biomechanics and Assessment of Functional Ability
Promotion of Health in Physiotherapy
Promotion of Functioning in Elderly Persons and Rehabilitation in Everyday Life
Promotion of Respiratory and Cardiovascular Functions in Physiotherapy
Pain Management in Physiotherapy
Basics of Psychophysical Physiotherapy
Clinical Practice 2
Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy 1
Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy 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.