Study Guide

Objective

Students are able to describe the function of joints by applying osteokinematics and arthokinematics. Students know how to observe and analyse movement chains as a premise for osteopathic examination and treatment. Students observe and analyse the functionality of the musculoskeletal system related to posture and movement. Students are able to describe biomechanics by applying balance control and movement. Students understand the biomechanical approach in osteopathy. Students are familiar with biomechanical equipments and basics of gait analysis.

Content

- Osteokinematics and arthrokinematics
- Joint stability and mobility
- Open and closed kinetic chains
- Analysis and control of joints and body
- Sitting, standing, getting up, lifting, carrying, walking, running, kicking, throwing.
- Biomechanical gait analysis
- Biomechanical properties of tissues and structures
- Biomechanical basics for movement
- Balance

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Management of the foreign terminology is at least 50 % of what is demanded.
Students use foreign professional concepts systematically.
Students identify anatomical structures and repeat their meaning.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Management of the foreign terminology is at least 70 % of what is demanded.
Students use foreign professional concepts expertly.
Students identify and describe anatomical structures and discover connections between structure and function.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Management of the foreign terminology is at least 90 % of what is demanded.
Students use foreign professional concepts widely and expertly for example when answering essay questions.
Students identify anatomical structures and explain their function by analysing connections between structure and function.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Management of the foreign terminology is at least 50% of what is demanded.
Students use foreign professional concepts systematically.
Students identify anatomical structures and repeat their meaning.

Prerequisites

Human anatomy, Functional anatomy of the spine and thorax in osteopathy