Osteopathic examination and treatment 3 (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.

Location and time

Myllypuro campus.

Materials

Sharon Gustowski & Maria Budner-Gentry & Ryan Seals 2017. Osteopathic Techniques. The Learner´s Guide.

Gibbons – Tehan 2000. Manipulation of the spine, thorax and pelvis. An osteopathic perspective. Churchill Livingstone.

Laurie Hartman Handbook of Osteopathic Technique. 1996.

Teaching methods

Contact teaching
Written learning assignment
The student must review the functional anatomy associated with the area before each lesson. Absence from lesson will be replaced by a 1 page (A4) summary of the last time the content and short video from practical skills, this will be returned to the Moodle workspace within 2 weeks of the absence.

Employer connections

Possible working life connections in HyMy-kylä

Exam schedules

Practical exam 11.5
1st Re-exam 23.5.
2nd Re-exam 30.5.

Student workload

Course resources: 5 ECTS x 27h = 135h for student to work

Further information

The teacher may give additional assignments as a pedagogical solution e.g. to cover for absence.

MATERIALS and assignments created by the teacher are protected under the Copyright law (404/61), and the teacher holds copyright to these creations. Assignments and materials may not be used other than in your own studies. The public distribution of these is only allowed with the permission of the teacher.

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)

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) ,learning assignments delirived on time, 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.