Study Guide

Objective

The student is knowledgeable of the central malalignments of ankle, foot and toes, problems and biomechanical abnormalities with their aetiology as well as is able to describe their differential diagnoses and rehabilitation. The student understands the significance of functional and structural mechanisms in the lower extremity problem aetiology. The student manages the principles of taping.

The student is able to apply the possibilities of joint mobilization, therapeutic exercise, and taping in advancing ankle and foot function. The student is able to create individual exercise plans to promote and equalize the client’s lower extremity functions. The student is able to assess the impact of the rehabilitation on the problems covered by the study period.

The student is aware of the most common lower extremity injuries that are treated orthopedically. The student is knowledgeable of the central causes, symptoms, evaluation and treatment methods of the orthopaedic and surgical problems and understands the meaning of podiatry in the support of surgical treatment. The student is knowledgeable of the most common surgical treatments of ankle and foot injuries and malalignments.

The student is able to describe the most common imaging methods and indicators. The student understands the basic principles of lower extremity imaging and findings.

The student is aware of the symptoms, basic models of clinical examination and neurological treatment, prevention and current rehabilitation work of the key neurological illnesses existing in our country.

Content

-Ankle and foot structure, biomechanics, and malfunctions
-Ankle, foot, and toe malalignments
-Differential diagnoses
-Flat foot and high arched foot
-Training of mobility, muscle strength and motor control
-Creation of an individual training and exercise program
-Taping in podiatry
-Application of taping, mobilization, and therapeutic exercise in the rehabilitation of different malfunctions
-The most common orthopaedic problems and surgical treatments of the lower extremities
-Different imaging methods
-The most common imaging findings
-The basics of central neurological illnesses

Teaching methods

Verkko-opetus
Lähiopetus
Aktivoiva luento
Oppimistehtävät

Further information

Englanniksi
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In case the student has received a decision for individual support, which can affect the completion of the study unit, the student should be in touch with the responsible teacher of the study unit directly after the ending of the enrolment period.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE
The student is able to:
- display learning in professional knowledge and core content in the field
- search information from a variety of sources
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS, PERFORMANCE AND DEVELOPMENT
The student is able to:
- work in various duties in a variety of operating environments
- show that he has achieved the targets for core competence
RESPONSIBILITY, COOPERATION AND MANAGEMENT
The student is able to:
- display learning in the key safety practices in the field
- act according to ethical principles
- to contribute his learning for the benefit of a group or project

Assessment criteria, good (3)

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE
The student is able to:
- use concepts and knowledge in his field systematically
- find information and assess andnuse information sources with a critical eye
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS, PERFORMANCE AND DEVELOPMENT
The student is able to:
- apply professional information in professional assignments
- apply professional expertise in various work assignments
- act independently and responsibly in professional contexts
RESPONSIBILITY, COOPERATION AND MANAGEMENT
The student is able to:
- plan operations with safety in mind
- act according to professional ethics
- act purposefully in working groups and projects

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE
The student is able to:
- use concepts and knowledge in his field professionally
- argue the use of his sources
- argue a course of action on the basis of research information or findings
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS, PERFORMANCE AND DEVELOPMENT
The student is able to:
- operate in a range of duties and work situations, also in international contexts
- to act in a way that is customeroriented and displays entrepreneurial spirit
RESPONSIBILITY, COOPERATION AND MANAGEMENT
The student is able to:
- to act responsibly, taking safety issues into consideration
- argue his choices on the basis of professional ethics
- organise and manage the operation of a group and project

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Failed
PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE
- The student does not know or appreciate knowledge in the field sufficiently
- The student does not know or cannot use concepts in his field properly
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS, PERFORMANCE AND DEVELOPMENT
- The student's professional level is insufficient
- The student is not acting in accordance with his training and guidance
- The student is not trying to develop himself or his actions
RESPONSIBILITY, COOPERATION AND MANAGEMENT
- The student is unconcerned about professional safety or ethical principles
- The student is not motivated by or participating in group or development work

Prerequisites

Anatomy and physiology 1
Anatomy and physiology 2
Podiatric Assessment Skills 1

Further information

Recommended optional programme components
The student advisor will recommend optional programme components for each student based on their individual study plan.