Opinto-opas

Objective

Somatic dysfunction
After the study unit, students are able to apply the concept of somatic dysfunction to disorders of the spine, hip and limbs. They are capable of combining the findings emerged from the anamnesis, observation and palpation with their examination. Students identify and determine changes of the muscle tone as well as muscle- and joint-related pains. Students can also explain the pathogenetic mechanism of referred pain of the internal organs and are familiar with their projection areas.
Pain 1 cr
Students understand pain as a physical, mental and social phenomenon. They recognise the injuries and diseases most commonly causing pain as well as understand the possibilities of osteopathy in managing and treating various pains. Students have a basic knowledge of the epidemiology of pain, special features of pain in various age groups and the classification of pain. They know how to recognise different pains and develop their theoretical competence to treat pain independently.
Physiatrics 1 cr
Students are familiar with the most common musculoskeletal diseases, states of pain and traumas of patients in various age groups from the perspective of physiatrics. They master the main features of examining the most common musculoskeletal problems and illnesses as well as understand the potential of osteopathy as part of the treatment.

Content

Somatic dysfunction: 3 cr
Neurophysiological models of somatic dysfunction: muscle tone, somatovisceral and viscerosomatic reflex and neurobiology of pain. Underlying somatic dysfunctions of lower back pain, neck pain and limbs. The unit includes 2 cr of clinical practice.
Pain: 1 cr
Classification principles of pain. Acute and chronic pain. Nociceptic and neurogenic pain. Examination of pain in clinical practice and differential diagnosis.
Physiatrics: 1 cr
Physiatrics in Finland. Musculoskeletal diseases in physiatrics. Physiatric treatment methods and medical rehabilitation.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students master professional concepts, and they justify their choices using the comprehensive knowledge base. Students assess systematically the prerequisites and consequences of their own actions.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students master professional concepts and make choices using the comprehensive knowledge base. They also assess and develop their own functioning systematically.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students master professional concepts and make choices using the comprehensive knowledge base, in changing environments. They also assess their own functioning and produce knowledge to develop their operating environment.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Students master professional concepts, and they justify their choices using the comprehensive knowledge base. Students assess systematically the prerequisites and consequences of their own actions.

Qualifications

Human anatomy 2 and palpation skills, Functional anatomy of the spine and thorax