Study Guide

Learning outcomes

The student is able to:
- describe the impact of disorders or defects in sensory functions on the client’s functional ability and mobility
- apply their expertise in physiotherapy and improve the client’s functioning functional ability and mobility taking into account the disorders of the central and peripheral nervous systems and the client’s resources
- evaluate the client’s functional capacity and changes to this as well as the effectiveness of physiotherapy

Teaching methods

This course is designed for the daytime students and requires your active participation in the meetings in the Otaniemi campus on a weekly basis.

In this course you will learn the basics of neurophysiology and physiotherapy of the most common neurological conditions. Study includes contact meetings, independent studying and working with own client under teachers supervision. The course includes workshops, where is 100% attendance.

Learning materials and recommended literature

*Carr J & Shepherd R. 2010. Neurological Rehabilitation – Optimizing Motor Performance. 2nd edition. Churchill Livingstone.

*Fysioterapeuttiliiton Fysioterapiasuositukset: Parkinson potilaan fysioterapia http://www.suomenfysioterapeutit.fi/index.php/fysioterapiasuositukset

*Jehkonen, M., Saunamäki, T., Paavola, L. & Vilkki, J. (toim.). 2015. Kliininen neuropsykologia. Duodecim.
Osiot:
Havaintotoiminnot ja tarkkaavuuden häiriöt ss. 58-71 (ei neuropsyk. testit)
Toiminnanohjauksen häiriöt ss. 73-85 (ei neuropsyk. testit)
Näköön liittyvät toiminnot ja näköhavainnon häiriöt ss. 104-127 (ei neuropsyk. testit)
Ääni- ja puhetoiminnot sekä kielelliset häiriöt ss. 128-137 ja 142-143 (Afasiasta toipuminen)
Muistitoiminnot ja niiden häiriöt ss. 86-103 (ei neuropsyk. testit)
Tahdonalaisten liikkeiden häiriöt eli apraksiat ss. 152-166
Tunne-elämän ja käyttäytymisen säätelyn muutokset ss. 167-178

*Kauranen K. 2021. Fysioterapeutin käsikirja. SanomaPro. Helsinki.

*Käypä Hoito –suositus: Aivoinfarkti ja TIA http://www.kaypahoito.fi/
*Käypä Hoito –suositus: Aivovammat http://www.kaypahoito.fi/
*Käypä Hoito –suositus: MS–tauti http://www.kaypahoito.fi/
*Käypä Hoito –suositus : Parkinsonin tauti http://www.kaypahoito.fi/
*Käypä Hoito –suositus : Selkäydinvamma http://www.kaypahoito.fi/
*Käypä Hoito -suositus: Muistisairaudet http://kaypahoito.fi/

*Shumway-Cook A, & Woollacott MH. 2016. Motor control. Translating research into clinical practice. 4th edition. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins op.
*Soinila S, Kaste M, Somer H (toim.). 2006. Neurologia. 2nd edition. Duodecim. Gummerus Kirjapaino Oy. Jyväskylä.

Co-operation with working life and/or RDI

Students have their own patients in a course.

Important dates

Orientation to the course is 16th January 2024 in Otaniemi campus.

See other contact dates from timetable in Pakki. Studies are from January to March 2024 and they are contact meetings in Otaniemi campus.

Final exam is on 21st March 2024. Exchange students will have individual assignments instead of the exam

Next possible days for the exam and assignments are (exam in Canvas and Zoom):
25.4.2024  enrollment 26.3.–15.4.2024
16.5.2024  enrollment 16.4.–6.5.2024

Forms of internationality

Study is suitable for exchange students.

Students workload

Studies includes attendance in lecturers and workshops in Otaniemi Campus as well as independent studying. Remember to book enough time for independent studying. Own clients are seen on contact meetings.

5 credit units means total of 135 hours of work for students.

Content and scheduling

Studies include the basics of neurophysiology as well as basics of physiotherapy with patients with:

* Stroke
* Traumatic brain injury
* Multipple Sclerosis
* Parkinsons
* Cerebral Palsy
* Memory deficits (Alzheimer disease, Dementia)
* Spinal Cord Injury
* Motor Neurone Disease

Further information for students

Student must have the prior competence in following courses (and an accepted course marks):

*Kuntoutus ja asiakkaan kohtaaminen 5op
*Fysioterapeuttinen neuvonta ja ohjaus 5op
*Asiakkaan fysioterapeuttinen tutkiminen ja arviointi 5 op
*Terapeuttinen harjoittelu 5op

All students and faculty of Laurea are expected to follow good scientific practices, which includes proper referencing of sources. Familiarize yourself and ask about practices if necessary. All study assignments are done as individual work, unless otherwise instructed in the assignment. The Turnitin software is used for the plagiarism check of course assignments.

Grading scale

H-5

Evaluation methods and criteria

Study includes:

1. Exam (1-5)
2. Physiotherapy report of an own client (1-5)
3. Student attendance in the workshops (passed/failed)

Evaluation criteria, fail (0)

Student
- does not attend to the workshops (100% attendance).
- does not use evidence based practice in his/her client physiotherapy and does not show that in the physiotherapy report.
- does not take into account the safety of his/her own client and himself/herself.
- can not explain and justify his/her answers in the exam.

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Student is able to use
- essential professional concepts when explaining various work practices and situations
– search for information in different sources
– report of his/her own client
– work under guidance using the skills and methods learned
– interact with customers and/or co-operation partners
– receive guidance
– work in pairs with the own client
– plan the progress of his/her work and use of time under guidance
– work safely and in accordance with the professional code of conduct
– follow the provided instructions and rules

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Student is able to
- use professional concepts in a consistent manner when explaining various work practices and situations
- gather information and use his/her knowledge basis
- report in the agreed manner
- work using the skills and methods learned
– engage in professional interaction with customers and/or co-operation partners and identify their needs
– take part in guidance and utilise it
– engage in goal-oriented work with his/her pair
– plan and manage the progress of his/her work and use of time
– detect safety -related risks
– justify his/her actions in accordance with the professional code of conduct

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Student is able to
– use professional concepts extensively
– compare and choose relevant information
– report and communicate in a professional manner
– work independently, using the skills and methods learned
– take responsibility for interaction with customers and/or co-operation partners and for responding to their needs
– anticipate his/her need for guidance
– promote the team’s work and team spirit (in this course in pairs)
– manage his/her time appropriately, completing the agreed tasks at the required quality level
– work responsibly, applying the skills and methods learned
– plan and evaluate their work, taking safety and/or ethical aspects into consideration