Musculoskeletal physiotherapy 1 (5 ECTS)

Objective

Students are aware of the arthrokinematics of the limbs and are able to examine the translatory movement of them. They can safely apply an appropriate joint mobilisation to the client. Students can assess the significance of manual therapy as part of client’s physiotherapy. They are familiar with the basics of taping and its use in physiotherapy.
Students know how to describe the significance of person’s background, structure and function, performance and participation as well as environment to the cause of disorders and their prevention in the musculoskeletal system. They combine previously gained competence in the assessment, therapy of variable musculoskeletal problems with existing evidence-based knowledge. Students are able to choose appropriate assessment and therapy methods and use them safely and reliably considering clients’ individual objectives and needs. They provide guidance on clients’ self-care, supporting the objectives and content of the therapy. Students evaluate the effectiveness of their chosen physiotherapy methods. They develop musculoskeletal physiotherapy and are able to act as experts of their field in multiprofessional cooperation

Content

Mobilisation of joints in the extremities and taping supporting functioning of musculoskeletal system
Most common musculoskeletal disorders, impaired functions and functional restrictions on participation as well as their underlying pathological processes
Choosing appropriate measurements and specific assessment methods as well as therapy methods and their safe use in client’s physiotherapy
Evaluation and follow-up of the chosen methods of therapy and outcome of client’s therapy

Materials

Learning material:David J. Magee: Orthopedic physical assessment, 7th edition, 2020. Saunders Elsevier (to be announced about this book) and material of the course
Mobilisointi: Freddy M.Kaltenborn uusin painos tai 2010. Raajojen nivelten manuaalinen mobilisointi. SOMTY
The material given in the study module

Teaching methods

Contact teaching, workshops, learning assignments, performance of mobilization skills demonstration at school, written exam/assignment

Student workload

Student's work 5cr (5x27h)

Further information

Opettajan laatimat tehtävät ja MATERIAALIT ovat Tekijänoikeuslain (404/61) mukaisia teoksia, joihin opettajalla on tekijänoikeus. Tehtäviä JA MATERIAALEJA ei saa käyttää muuten kuin omissa opinnoissaan. Niiden julkinen levittäminen on sallittua vain opettajan luvalla.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students use the appropriate core concepts as well as make choices using the knowledge base of their own professional field. They recognise the prerequisites and consequences of their own actions.
Students’ actions follow the rules and instructions given, and they use working methods appropriately and safely.
Students work according to the professional ethics of their own field, and they act responsibly as group members.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students analyse the relationships between appropriate core concepts as well as justify their choices using the knowledge base of their own professional field. They analyse the prerequisites and consequences of their own actions.
Students act according to the rules and instructions given in their operating environment, and they use working methods appropriately and safely.
Students work according to the professional ethics of their own field, and they act flexibly as group members.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students analyse and assess the relationships between appropriate core concepts as well as make choices using the knowledge base of their own professional field. They assess the prerequisites and consequences of their own actions.
Students act initiatively and goal-orientedly in diverse operating environments, and they apply working methods appropriately and safely.
Students work according to professional ethics in varied situations, and their functioning enhances group activities.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Students use the appropriate core concepts as well as make choices using the knowledge base of their own professional field. They recognise the prerequisites and consequences of their own actions.
Students’ actions follow the rules and instructions given, and they use working methods appropriately and safely.
Students work according to the professional ethics of their own field, and they act responsibly as group members.

Assessment methods and criteria

Contact teaching attendance, workshops, learning assignments, performance of skills demonstration at school
Assessment (1-5) is based on written exam/assignment and performance of skills demonstration at school.