Functional Anatomy in Osteopathic Clinical Reasoning (5 cr)

Objective

The purpose of this course is to provide an introduction to the role of functional anatomy and palpation as a part of clinical reasoning.

The student interacts with the client professionally, respectfully and empathically using a work approach that promotes health. The student can describe the functioning of the joints using osteokinematics and arthrokinematics. The student observes and analyses the functioning of movement chains formed by the joints as a prerequisite for osteopathic examination and manual treatment.

The student can name and describe the structures and functioning of the spine and thorax regionally and segmentarily. The student can describe and observe the active movements of the spine and palpate the normal passive movement of the spine. The student can manually evaluate the functioning of the joints in the spine, using knowledge in osteopathic treatments. The student can explain the development of the back and the impacts of the most common pathological changes and abnormalities on movements.

The student can classify the symptoms and changes related to an acute or a chronic functional abnormality. The student combines anamnesis, observation, active and passive examination and findings reached through palpation.

The student knows the most common repetitive strain injuries in sports. The student recognises their risk factors and injury mechanisms.

Content

- The importance of functional anatomy and palpation as part of clinical reasoning
- Osteokinematics and arthrokinematics in the spine and upper and lower limbs
- Observation and evaluation of active movement
- Strain on structures and tissues
- Basic examination of the client
- Symptoms of acute and chronic functional abnormalities
- The most common repetitive strain injuries

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASE
· Student can search for professional knowledge regarding a single issue
· Student is familiar with the professional knowledge base of the field
· Student distinguishes informal information from research knowledge

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ACTIONS
· Student can act in individual professional situations according to instruction
· Student aims to act in a client-oriented way
· Student proves to have adequate skills to act in
professional situations

ETHICS, COOPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT
· Student is familiar with the ethical principles of the field
· Student can work as a member of a work group
· Student is able to evaluate personal strengths and development needs

Assessment criteria, good (3)

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASE
· Student can search for knowledge from various
sources and is familiar with the professional knowledge base of the field

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ACTIONS
· Student can work well in typical professional tasks and situations
· Student can work in a client-oriented way

ETHICS, COOPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT
· Student can act in accordance with the ethical principles of the field
· Student can work in work groups and projects
· Student develops oneself

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASE
· Student can search for knowledge from different sources and justifies their use
· Student utilizes the professional knowledge base

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ACTIONS
· Student can apply professional skills in professional situations and acts responsibly
· Student can act in a client-oriented way
· Student is capable of solving professional tasks and problems

ETHICS, COOPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT
· Student justifies professional activities based on the ethical principles of the field
· Student can work in work groups and projects and shares competence
· Student develops oneself

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

PASS: Same as satisfactory (see above)

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASE
· Student uses professional knowledge base of the field one-sidedly and is not familiar
enough with the sources of the field

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ACTIONS
· Student does not have adequate professional knowledge or skills
· Student does not act according to educational objectives or instruction

ETHICS, COOPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT
· Student does not consider professional safety or ethical principles sufficiently
· Student does not show adequate readiness to participate in group and development work

Qualifications

Anatomy and Physiology - Focus on the Spine and Thorax, Person-Centered Approach and the Significance of Touch in Osteopathic Care, Basics of Functional Ability Evaluation