Biomechanics and Rehabilitation of Lower Extremities 4Laajuus (5 cr)

Objective

The student identifies the commonest sports injuries in the lower extremities and how they are caused. The student is familiar with the differential diagnoses of problems with the lower extremities and disturbances in the chain of movement of lower extremities, including their rehabilitation. The student is able to take into account the needs of athletes of different ages as podiatrist patients and to apply podiatry methods purposefully in a variety of ways in the rehabilitation of sports and exercise injuries. The student is familiar with the main principles of evaluating exercise and physical performance. The student has an understanding on specific training for various sports.

The student is able to describe the different stages of running. The student is able to describe the functioning of the joints and muscles in the lower extremities during running and understands the role of the movement of the torso and upper extremities in running. The student understands the functional anatomy and biomechanics of the ankle and foot at the different stages of running. The student is able to identify typical biomechanical deviations in running and understands their significance in terms of the customer's level of performance and risk for injury in the lower extremities. The student is able to assess the customer's movements by means of movement analysis equipment.

The student is able to describe the structure and operating principles of various sports footwear. The student understands the potential of sports footwear in the prevention and rehabilitation of sports injuries.

Content

- Sports injuries and disorders in the lower extremities, and their rehabilitation
- Differential diagnoses
- Application of podiatry methods to athletes
- Athletes of different ages as podiatry customers
- Basics of evaluating exercise and physical performance
- Basics of running
- Operation of joints and muscles when running
- Biomechanical deviations in running
- Assessment of movement and running by means of movement analysis equipment
- The structure, operation and potential of sports footwear in the prevention and treatment of sports injuries
- Interpreting the wear patterns of sports shoes

Qualifications

Alaraajojen rakenne, toiminta ja kuntoutus 3 (5op)

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASE
- Student uses professional knowledge base consistently
- Student searches for knowledge and justifies the use of sources
- Student justifies actions by means of evidence-based knowledge

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ACTIONS
- Student applies professional skills to different situations
- Student can act in a client-oriented way
- Student solves professional tasks and problems

ETHICS, COOPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT
- Student ensures safety and in accordance with the ethical principles of the field
- Student acts as an expert in multidisciplinary groups with people with diverse cultural backgrounds
- Student develops oneself

Assessment criteria, good (3)

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASE
- Student applies professional concepts and knowledge fluently and diversely
- Student evaluates and uses evidence-based knowledge critically

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ACTIONS
- Student applies professional skills with a sense of
anticipation and is capable of independent decision-making in different situations
- Student acts responsibly and in a client-oriented way
- Student applies alternative solutions to professional decision-making

ETHICS, COOPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT
- Student evaluates professional activities and safety according to the ethical principles of the field
- Student acts as an expert of the field in multidisciplinary groups and projects in cooperation with people
with diverse cultural backgrounds
- Student develops work community and oneself

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASE
- Student shows great proficiency in professional knowledge base and applies it as a dedicated professional
- Student searches for international, evidencebased knowledge independently and uses and evaluates it critically

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ACTIONS
- Student applies professional skills with a sense of
anticipation and is capable of independent decision-making in different situations and operating environments
- Student assumes responsibility for the client/patient’s overall care and service process within health care
- Student creates innovative and alternative solutions for professional decision-making

ETHICS, COOPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT
- Student develops professional activities and safety according to the ethical principles of the field
- Student develops professional activities as an expert in multidisciplinary groups and projects in cooperation
with people with diverse cultural backgrounds
- Student has a goal-oriented approach to work and aims to develop oneself and the workplace

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Fail
PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASE
- Student does not appreciate professional knowledge base adequately
- Studentdoes not use professional knowledge

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ACTIONS
- Student does not apply professional skills sufficiently
- Student does not use client-oriented approach

ETHICS, COOPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT
- Student does not adequately consider safety and ethical principles of the field
- Student is not able to participate in group or development work