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Methods in Physiotherapy (5 cr)

Code: G8358-SFG1811

General information


Enrollment
14.05.2018 - 31.05.2018
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
28.08.2018 - 21.12.2018
Implementation has ended.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 cr
Local portion
5 cr
Mode of delivery
Contact learning
Campus
Laurea Otaniemi
Teaching languages
Finnish
Degree programmes
Fysioterapeuttikoulutus (SFG2), Laurea Otaniemi (Finnish)
Teachers
Heikki Penttilä
Pauliina Louhiala
Teacher in charge
Pauliina Louhiala
Study unit
G8358

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

Location and time

Opintojakso toteutetaan päivätoteutuksena pääsääntöisesti Otaniemen Kampuksella.

Materials

Kalso E, Haanpää M & Vainio A (toim.). Kipu. Keuruu, Duodecim. 2009.
Petty, NJ. Neuromusculoskeletal Examination and Assessment. A handbook for therapists. 2013. 4.painos.
Arponen R. & Airaksinen O. Hoitava hieronta. Porvoo, WSOY. 2001.
Saari M, Lumio M, Asmussen PD., Montag H-J. Käytännön lihashuolto. VK-Kustannus Oy. 2009.
Kaltenborn F. Manual Mobilization of the joints vol 1: extremities. 2001.
Buttler D ja Moseley L. Explain pain. 2003. Noigroup Publications, Adelaide Australia 2003.

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

Content scheduling

Alkutentti
Luennot
Työpajat
Näyttökoe
Kirjallinen ryhmätehtävä
Seminaari, jossa ryhmätehtävän esitys
Opintojakso painottuu työpajatyöskentelyyn, jossa tehdään käytännön harjoituksia eri menetelmistä.

Evaluation scale

H-5

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