Musculoskeletal physiotherapy 1 (5 cr)

Objective

The student is able to explain the factors related to the cause and prevention of musculoskeletal disorders. The student can combine previously learned skills and select appropriate assessment and therapy methods for the purpose of supporting musculoskeletal function. The student is familiar with the basics of taping and is able to implement joint mobilisation. The student can guide the client’s objectives and content-supporting self-care and assess the results of chosen physiotherapy methods. The student can operate in multidisciplinary collaboration and together with working life partners.

Content

The most common musculoskeletal disorders, activity and participation limitations as well as pathological processes in their background
Selection and use of appropriate physiotherapeutic assessment and therapy methods
Interaction, therapeutic exercise and manual therapy as methods of physiotherapy
Assessment and monitoring of selected physiotherapy methods and the results of physiotherapy

Materials

Learning material:David J. Magee, Robert C. Manske: Orthopedic physical assessment, 7th edition, 2021. Saunders Elsevier (to be announced about this book) and material of the course
The material given in the study module

Teaching methods

Contact teaching, workshops, learning assignments, written exam/assignment

Due to course updates, extremities mobilization and therapeutic taping will be covered in the musculoskeletal physiotherapy 2 course.

Student workload

Student's work 5cr (5x27h)

Further information

The teacher's assignments and MATERIALS are works of authorship under the Copyright Act (404/61), to which the teacher holds the copyright. The assignments AND MATERIALS may not be used for any purpose other than your own studies. Their public distribution is only allowed with the permission of the teacher.

Attendance is compulsory in the contact hours of the course. One absence is allowed without substitution. A learning assignment returned late will reduce the grade for the assignment.

The use of AI in this course follows the Metropolia AI guidelines and the student should orientate with them.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students master professional concepts, and they justify their choices using the comprehensive knowledge base, based on the client’s needs. Students assess systematically the prerequisites and consequences of their own actions. Students act independently and professionally aiming at goals set to them in their operating environment as well as apply working methods appropriately and safely. Students work according to professional ethics as well as commit themselves to the group, enhancing its functioning.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students master professional concepts and make choices together with the client using the comprehensive knowledge base. They also assess and develop their own functioning systematically. Students act independently and professionally aiming at goals set to them in their operating environment. They also apply working methods flexibly and safely. Students work according to professional ethics considering the characteristics of various situations, and in their work they commit themselves to the code of professional conduct.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students master professional concepts and make choices together with the client using the comprehensive knowledge base, in changing environments. They also assess their own functioning and produce knowledge to develop their operating environment. Students act independently and professionally and develop their working and operating environments together with other actors. Students work according to professional ethics considering the characteristics of complex and unpredictable situations. Their work develops and renews professional procedures and practices.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Students master professional concepts, and they justify their choices using the comprehensive knowledge base, based on the client’s needs. Students assess systematically the prerequisites and consequences of their own actions. Students act independently and professionally aiming at goals set to them in their operating environment as well as apply working methods appropriately and safely. Students work according to professional ethics as well as commit themselves to the group, enhancing its functioning.

Assessment methods and criteria

Contact teaching attendance, workshops, learning assignments,
Assessment (1-5)

Qualifications

Student knows the basics of assessment and promotion of functioning in physiotherapy. Student knows the basics of body functions and structures. Student has accomplished minimum of 2 credits of clinical practice in physiotherapy.