Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy 2 (5 ECTS)

Objective

The student is familiar with musculoskeletal accidents, disorders and states of pain in different-aged people from the perspective of physical medicine. Students are familiar with the diagnostic and therapeutic methods used in physical and rehabilitation medicine and the role of physiotherapy as part of rehabilitation. The student can describe the most common injuries, accidents, disorders and basics of examination and treatment methods in the field of orthopaedics and traumatology. The student can describe rehabilitation as part of operative treatment. The student can combine previously learned skills and select appropriate assessment and therapy methods for the purpose of supporting musculoskeletal function. The student can promote the client’s 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
Problems in the shoulder, neck, back, hip and lower limb area related to the field of physiatrics
Examination and treatment methods in physiatrics
Types of wounds, basics of wound care
Fractures and their treatment
Pathophysiology of joint, tendon and ligament injuries; basics of examination and treatment
The most common orthopaedic problems in the shoulder, neck, back, hip and lower limb area
Basics of tumours and their surgical treatment
Treating burns
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 and the material given in the study module

Mobilisointi: Freddy M.Kaltenborn uusin painos tai 2010. Raajojen nivelten manuaalinen mobilisointi. SOMTY

Teaching methods

Contact teaching, workshops, learning assignments as self-study, written examination/assignment assessed numerically and performance of skills demonstration at school.

Employer connections

N/A

Completion alternatives

N/A

Student workload

1 cr = 27 h
Total number of hours on course is 135 h, of which contact teaching 45 hours and independent study 90 hours

Content scheduling

The course includes medical studies:
Physiatry 1 cr
Orthopaedics 1 cr

More information on progress of the course and course materials are presented in orientation.

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

Participation to all teaching and work shops, completing learning assignments, written examination/assignment and performance of skills demonstration at school.

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.