Opinto-opas

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. Students are able to combine exercises learned in Therapeutic education and guidance skills with their treatment of patients. They can provide education on exercises promoting the position of the body for patients suffering from prolonged musculoskeletal symptoms. Students recognise the contraindications of the above-mentioned techniques and know how to explain the effect mechanism of the techniques and exercises.Students understand the significance of self-care to health and know how to justify it as part of the osteopathic treatment. They can utilise the structure and methods of problem solving in their education and guidance. Students are able to utilise verbal, visual and tactile education. They are able to justify their guidance and education from the anatomical and physiological aspects.

Content

HVLA manipulation techniques, MET techniques, positional release and BLT techniques. Examination and treatment of the temporomandibularjoint. Theory of exercise instruction. Active exercises for spine and joints. The course includes 4 cr of clinical practice.

Materials

Laurie Hartman Handbook of Osteopathic Technique. 1996.
http://www.lauriehartman.co.uk/index.html
Gibbons - Tehan 2016: Manipulation of the spine, thorax and pelvis. 4th edition. Elsevier.
De Stefano 2011: Greenman´s Principles of manual medicine. 4th edition. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

Teaching methods

contact teaching
Learning assignment

Exam schedules

Practical exam
1st Retake
2nd Retake

Student workload

5 ects x 27h= 135h students work

Further information

Written assignement

Evaluation scale

0-5

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.

Assessment methods and criteria

contact teaching (80% need to be present) ,practical exam (60% need to be right to pass)

Qualifications

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