Therapeutic Excercise 1Laajuus (3 ECTS)

Objective

Students know how to apply the possibilities of therapeutic exercise to altered functions of the lower limbs. They know how to draw up individual exercise plans to balance the function of client’s muscles of the lower limbs. Students are able to report the benefits of exercise carried out in closed kinetic chain and apply them to exercise programmes. They are also able to describe the principles of spiral dynamic exercise and utilise them in the planning of exercises to reduce problems of the foot. Students can apply their client education skills when instructing clients. They can assess the results of therapeutic exercise and relate them as part of client’s podiatric treatment.

Content

Exercising muscle tone of the lower limbs Stretching to relieve tension of the muscles
Exercising in closed kinetic chain
Spiral dynamic approach and exercises
Drawing up individual training programme and instructing it

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students use the appropriate core concepts as well as make choices using the knowledge base of their own professional field. They recognise the prerequisites and consequences of their own actions.

Students’ actions follow the rules and instructions given, and they use working methods appropriately and safely.

Students work according to the professional ethics of their own field, and they act responsibly as group members.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students analyse the relationships between appropriate core concepts as well as justify their choices using the knowledge base of their own professional field. They analyse the prerequisites and consequences of their own actions.

Students act according to the rules and instructions given in their operating environment, and they use working methods appropriately and safely.

Students work according to the professional ethics of their own field, and they act flexibly as group members.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students analyse and assess the relationships between appropriate core concepts as well as make choices using the knowledge base of their own professional field. They assess the prerequisites and consequences of their own actions.

Students act initiatively and goal-orientedly in diverse operating environments, and they apply working methods appropriately and safely.

Students work according to professional ethics in varied situations, and their functioning enhances group activities.