Study Guide

Objective

The student is able to utilize various devices used to measure functional capacity in podiatry, data collection methods, measuring types, as well as is able to assess the reliability of the devices and measurements. The student is able to palpate various anatomical structures, and describe the findings using various palpation techniques. The student is knowledgeable of ideal upright posture characteristics. The student is able to manage the methods of lower extremity alignment, foot load, upright posture and balance assessment. The student understands the principles of joint range of motion and manual muscle testing and is able to adapt the information while evaluating the client.

Content

-Lower extremity tissue and structure palpation
-Principals of musculoskeletal evaluation
-Ideal upright posture
-Evaluation of lower extremity alignment
-Podoscope and load impression evaluation
-Reliability of measuring devices and measurements
-Data collection methods
-Functional capacity and balance evaluations applied in podiatry
-Evaluation of joint range of motion
-Manual muscle testing

Location and time

Myllypuron kampus
Zoom
Teams

Materials

Tunneilla jaettava materiaali ja kirjallisuus

Teaching methods

Ohjatut harjoitteet
Laboraatio
Aktivoiva luento

Exam schedules

Näyttökoe luupalpaatio
Näyttökoe lihaspalpaatio
Teoriakoe koko aihealueesta

Student workload

1op = 27t opiskelijan työtä

Content scheduling

Toimintakyvyn arvioinnin perusteet 1op / Anni Anttila
Luupalpaatio 1op / Mona Liljegren
Palpaatio pehmytkudokset ja lihasvoiman arviointi 1op / Joni Nieminen
Pystyasento, linjaukset, kuormittumisen arviointi 2op / Joni Nieminen

Further information

Opettajalla on oikeus antaa opiskelijalle lisätehtäviä esim. poissaolojen johdosta pedagogisin perustein.

Opettajan laatimat tehtävät ja MATERIAALIT ovat Tekijänoikeuslain (404/61) mukaisia teoksia, joihin opettajalla on tekijänoikeus. Tehtäviä JA MATERIAALEJA ei saa käyttää muuten kuin omissa opinnoissaan. Niiden julkinen levittäminen on sallittua vain opettajan luvalla.

Mikäli opiskelijalla on yksilöllisen tuen päätös, joka vaikuttaa opintojakson suorittamiseen, tulee opiskelijan olla yhteydessä opintojaksototeutuksen vastuuopettajaan heti ilmoittautumisajan päätyttyä.

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

Prerequisites

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Further information

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