Methods in Physiotherapy (5 cr)
Code: G8358-3001
General information
Enrollment
13.05.2019 - 26.05.2019
Timing
12.08.2019 - 31.12.2019
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
RDI proportion
1 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Laurea Otaniemi
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Fysioterapeuttikoulutus (SFG2), Laurea Otaniemi (Finnish)
Teachers
- Heikki Penttilä
- Pauliina Louhiala
Teacher in charge
Heikki Penttilä
Groups
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SFG218SN
Learning outcomes
The student is able to:
- describe the central physiotherapy methods and their foundations in promoting of the client’s functioning (physical treatments, manipulation of soft tissues, mobilization, and stabilization of joints)
- select and use appropriate physiotherapy methods in a safe and justified manner
- assess the suitability and effectiveness of these methods
Teaching methods
After completing the course, the student will be able to:
- Describe various methods in physiotherapy that support the patient´s activity level (e.g. pain treatment methods, soft tissues techniques, mobilization and stabilization of joints)
- Choose, utilize and justify adequate and safe methods in physiotherapy
- Assess the usability, effectiveness and overall impact of different methods in pysiotherapy
Grading scale
H-5