Biomechanics and Rehabilitation of Lower Extremities 4 (5 cr)

Objective

The student is able to recognize the most common sports injuries and their aetiology. The student manages differential diagnoses of lower extremity problems and malfunctions in the lower extremity kinetic chain as well as their rehabilitation. The student considers the needs of athletes of different ages as podiatric clients and is able to apply podiatric methods in a versatile and purposeful manner in the rehabilitation of sports and exercise-related injuries. The student knows the principles of physical exercise and the assessment of physical performance. The student has an understanding of specific training related to different sports.

The student is able to describe the structure and functional properties of different athletic footwear. The student understands the possibilities of athletic footwear in the prevention and rehabilitation of sports injuries.

Content

-Lower extremity sports injuries and malfunction, and their rehabilitation
-Differential diagnoses
-Podiatric application for athletes
-Basics of assessing physical exercise and physical performance
-Sport specific training
-Structure, functional properties, and the possibilities in injury prevention of athletic footwear in the prevention and rehabilitation of sports injuries
-Interpretation of wear marks in athletic shoes

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE
The student is able to:
- apply professional knowledge in the field appropriately
- use concepts and information in his field systematically
- argue a course of action on the basis of research information and findings
- find information and argue the use of his sources
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS , PERFORMANCE AND DEVELOPMENT
The student is able to:
- work in various duties depending on the assignment
- define the principles of and requirements for his actions
- show that he has achieved the targets for core competence
RESPONSIBILITY, COOPERATION AND MANAGEMENT
The student is able to:
- find out the safety instructions concerning a word assignments and to act accordingly
- act according to the relevant professional ethical principles
- plan and guide the operation of multidisciplinary groups
- communicate about professional issues

Assessment criteria, good (3)

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE
The student is able to:
- use concepts and knowledge in his field fluently and comprehensively
- assess and use information sources and research information with a critical eye
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS , PERFORMANCE AND DEVELOPMENT
The student is able to:
- apply research information to professional assignments
- operate in a range of work situations, also in international contexts
- act in a client- and customer-oriented way and as an entrepreneur
RESPONSIBILITY, COOPERATION AND MANAGEMENT
The student is able to:
- act responsibly in work duties, taking safety issues into consideration
- evaluate actions from the viewpoint of professional ethics
- represent his professional field in multidisciplinary and international groups and projects

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE
The student is able to:
- display a good understanding of professional information
- use theoretical and professional concepts and knowledge like an expert and combine them into larger entities
- create and communicate new information
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS , PERFORMANCE AND DEVELOPMENT
The student is able to:
- develop innovative and alternative solutions to professional assignments and problems
- apply professional expertise in new situations
- take responsibility for a professional process in its entirety
RESPONSIBILITY, COOPERATION AND MANAGEMENT
The student is able to:
- develop the community's safety and responsibility
- apply professional ethics in various situations
- manage the professional development of individuals/groups
- act purposefully and to develop himself and working life

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Failed
PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE
- The student does not know or appreciate knowledge in the field sufficiently
- The student cannot use concepts in the field properly
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS , PERFORMANCE AND DEVELOPMENT
- The student's professional level is insufficient to be an expert
- The student is not acting in accordance with his training and guidance
RESPONSIBILITY, COOPERATION AND MANAGEMENT
- The student is careless about professional safety or ethical principles
- The student is not motivated by or participating in group or development work

Qualifications

Biomechanics and Rehabilitation of Lower Extremities 1

Further information

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