Osteopathic examination and treatment 3Laajuus (5 ECTS)

Objective

Students are capable of examining the restrictions of movement of the spine and limbs. They can implement various techniques improving the restriction of movement of joints and modify them when needed. Student recognizes the contraindications of these techniques and can explain their therapeutic effects.
Student is able to make a self-care plan together with client to promote client´s health. Student is able to base planning on osteopathic principles and justifies guidance from the anatomical and physiological aspects. Student understands the significance of self-care and exercise to health and is able to estimate it´s significance as part of the osteopathic treatment. Student can provide education on exercises and self-care promoting health and supporting osteopathic treatment.

Content

HVLA manipulation techniques, MET techniques, positional release. Examination and treatment of the temporomandibularjoint.
Client´s education and guidance. Healthy living recommendations. Bone exercise recommendations. Self-care plan. Mobility exercises for spine and limbs. Breathing exercises.
The course includes 4 cr of clinical practice.

Qualifications

Functional anatomy of the spine and thorax, Functional anatomy of movement, Osteopathic examination and treatment 1-2.

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.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

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.