Biomechanics and Rehabilitation of Lower Extremities 1 (5 cr)

Objective

The student is able to describe aetiology, progression, and related structural changes on a cell and tissue level of the most common illnesses as well as the basics of a healing process from the pathophysiological point of view. The student manages tissue healing processes of low extremity tissues and understands the rehabilitation principles of different tissue types and the protocols related to rehabilitation. The student understands the differences between acute and overuse injuries and the common aetiology.

The student is able to plan and execute instructional situations for clients and groups that support and promote self-care utilizing appropriate didactive solutions. The student is able to produce applicable material that meets client’s needs. The student recognizes the most common musculoskeletal illnesses that impact lower extremities and is able to recognize the aetiology and differential diagnoses. The student becomes competent in evaluation, prevention, rehabilitation, treatment methods, and in instructing a client. The student understands the significance of collaboration with other professionals treating musculoskeletal clients.

The student is knowledgeable of therapeutic exercise, principles of joint mobilization, and understands their indication in the rehabilitation of different lower extremity problems.

Content

-Central aetiology of illnesses
-Progression of illnesses and influencing factors
-Structural changes connected with illnesses
-Functional disturbances of organ systems
-General principles of healing from illnesses
-Diagnosing and treatment of pathological changes
-Rehabilitation principles and rehabilitation protocols of different tissues
-Acute and overuse injuries
-Aetiology of musculoskeletal illnesses
-Differential diagnoses
-Prevention and treatment of musculoskeletal illnesses
-(Osteo)arthritis
-Osteoporosis
-Basics of therapeutic exercise and joint mobilization
-Motor control and learning

Location and time

Distance learning in moodle and face to face learning in Myllypuro Campus from 1.2.-31.5

Teaching methods

Distance learning
Face to face teaching
Participatory methods
Exam

Completion alternatives

-

Student workload

1 op = 27 tuntia opiskelijan työtä.

Content scheduling

Tules perusteet 2op
Mobilisaatio perusteet 1 op
Terapeuttinen harjoittelu 1op

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)

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE
The student is able to:
- display learning in core content
- use individual professional concepts correctly
- find information for a specific situation
- distinguish between non-theoretical and theoretical information
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS,PERFORMANCE AND DEVELOPMENT
The student is able to:
- act in individual professional situations as instructed
- display learning in his professional field
- show that he has achieved the targets for core competence
RESPONSIBILITY, COOPERATION AND MANAGEMENT
The student is able to:
- follow safety instructions
- display learning in the ethical principles of his professional field
- operate as a member of a student group

Assessment criteria, good (3)

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE
The student is able to:
- display an understanding of concepts and professional knowledge in the field
- assess and limit the amount of information needed
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS,PERFORMANCE AND DEVELOPMENT
The student is able to:
- operate well in typical professional duties and contexts
- operate in a multicultural environment
RESPONSIBILITY, COOPERATION AND MANAGEMENT
The student is able to:
- operate safely
- act according to professional ethics
- operate in a student group

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE
The student is able to:
- use concepts and knowledge in his field systematically
- assess and use various information sources
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS,PERFORMANCE AND DEVELOPMENT
The student is able to:
- apply professional information in professional assignments
- work in various duties in a variety of operating environments
- act independently and responsibly in professional contexts
RESPONSIBILITY, COOPERATION AND MANAGEMENT
The student is able to:
- to take safety issues into consideration in his action
- argue his choices on the basis of professional ethics
- organise the activities of a group of students

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 not properly developed
- The student is not acting in accordance with his training and guidance
RESPONSIBILITY, COOPERATION AND MANAGEMENT
- The student is not familiar with instructions related to professional safety or ethical principles
- The student withdraws from cooperation with others

Assessment methods and criteria

Continuous assessment
Exam
Attendance requirement

Qualifications

Anatomy and Physiology 1
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.