Study Guide

Objective

Osteopathic Principles 3 cr
Students know how to apply the principles of osteopathy to their work as osteopaths. They are able to explain the osteopathic treatment models and their indications of use. Students are capable of choosing the suitable models for the cases and justifying their choice.
Students understand the significance of self-care as a part of osteopathic treatment.
Therapeutic advice skills 2cr
Student can provide education on exercises and self-care promoting health and supporting osteopathic treatment. 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 models and justifies guidance by recognizing connections between structure and function.

Content

Osteopathic Principles 3 cr
Osteopathic principles and treatment models: biomechanical, respiratory circulatory, neurological, biopsychosocial and metabolic energy model.
Therapeutic advice skills 2 cr
Client´s education and guidance. Therapeutic exercises and self-care as a part of osteopathic treatment. Exercises for cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine. Mobility, stability and coordination exercises for joints.

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.

Prerequisites

Somatic dysfunction