Biomechanics and Rehabilitation of Lower Extremities 3 (5 cr)

Objective

The student is able to recognize the most common disorders of the knee, hip and pelvic area structure and functions, differential diagnostics and the principles of their rehabilitation. The student is able to apply joint mobilization, therapeutic exercise and taping options to the advance the function and rehabilitation of knee, hip and pelvic area. The student is able to apply instructional skills while instructing client groups. The student is able to apply therapeutic exercises as a part of the client’s daily functions. The student is able to describe the therapeutic effect of soft tissue massaging, is able to perform massage and apply massaging as a part of other podiatric therapy. The student is able to apply physical therapeutic modalities and knows their indicators.

The student is able to use different methods for treating pain. The student is able to describe the basics of pain epidemiology and is able to explain the basics of pain sensory and pain classification in a biopsychosocial context. The student is able to assess pain using versatile methods. The student is able to describe the indicators and actions of common pain medications as well as recognizes their commercial names.

Content

-Anomalies of knee, hip, and pelvic area structure and function, their rehabilitation, differential diagnoses
-Therapeutic effects and indicators of the soft tissue massage in podiatry
-Massage techniques and performance for lower extremities
-Instructing therapeutic exercises for groups
-Treatment and treatment methods for pain
-Physical therapeutic modalities in podiatry
-Pharmaceutical treatment of pain
-The application of taping, mobilization and therapeutic exercise in rehabilitation of different functional disorders

Location and time

Myllypuro`s campus
Zoom / Teams

Materials

powerpoint presention which are given during the course

Teaching methods

Interactive lecture
Learning assignments
Group guidance
Laboratory instructions

Employer connections

Päiväkotiryhmälle liikuntatuokion ohjaaminen

Exam schedules

Shockwave opetus:
- ennakkomateriaaliin tutustuminen 20.1.2025 mennessä.
- oppitunnit 21.1.2025, läsnäolopakko

Ryhmän ohjaus jalkaterapiassa:
-ennakkotehtävä annetaan viikolla 8, palautus 12.3 mennessä
-päiväkotiryhmän ohjaaminen 4.4., läsnäolopakko, uusintamahdollisuus keväällä -26

Hieronta
-käytännän harjoittelua 13.3, 17.3, 21.3, tunneilla läsnäolopakko, uusintmahdollisuus
keväällä -26

Polvi- ja lonkkavaivat:
- tehtävä annetaan lähiopetustunneilla, palautus 28.2.2025 mennessä
- käytännön harjoittelussa aktiivinen osallistuminen (läsnäolopakko)

Mobilisointi
-läsnäolopakko, uusintamahdolisuus keväällä -26

International connections

N/A

Completion alternatives

N/A

Student workload

1op = 27t opiskelijan työtä
Kokonaiskuormitus 5op = 135 tuntia
Koostuu etätunneista, lähitunneista sekä itsenäisestä opiskelusta

Content scheduling

Shockwave terapia 0,25 op / Anni Anttila
Alaraajojen hieronta 1 op / Mona Liljegren
Mobilisointi 0,25 op / Elina Wasenius
Ryhmän ohjaus jalkaterapiassa 1op / Mona Liljegren
Fysikaaliset hoidot jalkaterapiassa 1,5op / Mika Luukkonen
Polvi+lonkkavaivat / teippaus 1op /Matti Kantola

Further information

The teacher may give additional assignments as a pedagogical solution e.g. to cover for absence.

MATERIALS and assignments created by the teacher are protected under the Copyright law (404/61), and the teacher holds copyright to these creations. Assignments and materials may not be used other than in your own studies. The public distribution of these is only allowed with the permission of the teacher.

In case the student has received a decision for individual support, which can affect the completion of the study unit, the student should be in touch with the responsible teacher of the study unit directly after the ending of the enrolment period.

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE
The student is able to:
- display learning in professional knowledge and core content in the field
- search information from a variety of sources
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS, PERFORMANCE AND DEVELOPMENT
The student is able to:
- work in various duties in a variety of operating environments
- show that he has achieved the targets for core competence
RESPONSIBILITY, COOPERATION AND MANAGEMENT
The student is able to:
- display learning in the key safety practices in the field
- act according to ethical principles
- to contribute his learning for the benefit of a group or project

Assessment criteria, good (3)

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE
The student is able to:
- use concepts and knowledge in his field systematically
- find information and assess andnuse information sources with a critical eye
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS, PERFORMANCE AND DEVELOPMENT
The student is able to:
- apply professional information in professional assignments
- apply professional expertise in various work assignments
- act independently and responsibly in professional contexts
RESPONSIBILITY, COOPERATION AND MANAGEMENT
The student is able to:
- plan operations with safety in mind
- act according to professional ethics
- act purposefully in working groups and projects

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE
The student is able to:
- use concepts and knowledge in his field professionally
- argue the use of his sources
- argue a course of action on the basis of research information or findings
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS, PERFORMANCE AND DEVELOPMENT
The student is able to:
- operate in a range of duties and work situations, also in international contexts
- to act in a way that is customeroriented and displays entrepreneurial spirit
RESPONSIBILITY, COOPERATION AND MANAGEMENT
The student is able to:
- to act responsibly, taking safety issues into consideration
- argue his choices on the basis of professional ethics
- organise and manage the operation of a group and project

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 insufficient
- The student is not acting in accordance with his training and guidance
- The student is not trying to develop himself or his actions
RESPONSIBILITY, COOPERATION AND MANAGEMENT
- The student is unconcerned about professional safety or ethical principles
- The student is not motivated by or participating in group or development work

Assessment methods and criteria

Continuous assessment
Learning assignment

Qualifications

Podiatric Assessment Skills 2

Further information

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