Neurological Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation 1Laajuus (5 ECTS)

Objective

The student
• can describe the most common neurological disorders that affect functional ability as well as the basics of prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of neurological disorders
• can form a therapeutic relationship with the rehabilitant while considering the most common neuropsychological disorders connected to their functional ability and interaction
• can describe how to utilise neuropsychological information in promoting the rehabilitation of the rehabilitant
• is able to assess the functional capacity of a client with special needs and severe disabilities and people close to them, to plan the content of rehabilitation and to recognise changes in functional capacity.

Content

• Typical neurological disorders that alter functional ability as well as the basics of treatment and rehabilitation
• Forming a therapeutic relationship that allows participation of the rehabilitant in case of severely disabled clients and people close to them
• Rehabilitant as an active learner with consideration to typical neuropsychological special disorders
• Assessment of the rehabilitant's functional ability and the planning of physiotherapy in cooperation with the rehabilitant, their loved ones and a multidisciplinary network
• Setting a rehabilitation goal using the Goal Attainment Scaling (GAS) method

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 Ability Evaluation
Basics of Therapeutic Exercise
Therapeutic Exercise and Patient Assistance. Clinical practice 1
Promotion of Functional Ability and Accessibility through Prosthetic and Orthotic Devices and Accessibility Measures
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.