Manual TherapyLaajuus (4 ECTS)

Objective

Students gain practice in perceiving the anatomy of the body by means of their hands and in recognising various tissues through palpation (soft tissues, such as muscles, tendons, bony tissue and joint structures). Students command the strokes and techniques used in classical massage and gain practice in applying these. Students are aware of the arthrokinematics of the extremities. Students develop in examining joint movements and gain practice in implementing these. Students understand the significance of manual treatment of soft tissues and joint mobilisation as part of physiotherapy.

Content

Palpation as part of client examinations and of acquiring information in order to plan therapy
Massage strokes and techniques and applying these according to different muscle groups, taking each client's individual needs into account
Examination of joint mobility and appropriate joint mobilisation
Justified choice of the joint mobilisation technique based on the client's problem and needs
Instruction in personal exercises according to the objectives of therapy.

Qualifications

Anatomy and Physiology 1 prior to palpation and massage
Anatomy and Physiology 1 and 2 prior to joint mobilisation
Assessment Methods of Functioning