Physiotherapy of Adults Part I

Structure Type: Course
Code: KG10BP20
Type: Compulsory
Level: Bachelor
Credits: 15.0 points
Responsible Teacher: Kiili, Riitta
Teacher Team: Svahn, Tarja ; Finne, Merja ; Haapala, Pia ; Mäntykivi, Pirkko ; Hautamäki, Minna ; Lähdesmäki, Liisa
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Learning Outcomes

Students will
learn to name disorders, injuries and diseases of adult client's body systems; learn essential facts about physiotherapy for patients with hip or knee replament and learn to teach pre and post-operative exercises to these patients; learn to examine patients with musculo-skeletal problems, to define common functional disorders and to assess health-promoting or health-damaging factors pertaining to the adult clients' life situation, physical activity or functional capacity; promote the musculoskeletal health of adult clients; appropriately use physiotherapy examination methods to assess work ability and functional capacity and apply this knowledge in clinical reasoning and in planning and evaluating physiotherapy; apply the principles of therapeutic exercise in their work with patients/clients; study the mechnisms of pain and the physiological effects of pain and learn various methods to measure pain; use various main management methods in their work with patients; learn various forms of physical therapy and their application areas and know how to use them safely as part of physiotherapy; learn to name assistive equipment and aids that support clients' mobility and functional capacity; learn to assess clients'/patients' need for assistive equipment and to advise them in the use of the equipment to support their functional capacity; learn to supervise special needs groups' physical exercise; use evidence-based knowledge when they study adult physiotherapy; understand the basics of research methods.

Student's Workload

Will be announced at the beginning of the course.

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

No previous studies are required.

Contents

Musculoskeletal disorders and physiotherapy; pre and post-operative physiotherapy for surgical patients; health promotion with special reference to various groups of diseases; pain and pain management in physiotherapy; physical therapy; assistive equipment for daily activities and mobility; applied physical activities for groups with special needs; research methods

Recommended or Required Reading

Students will receive a reading list.

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

- Expert lectures
- Tutorials
- Exercises
- Seminar work
- Independent study
- R&D activities
- Online study

Assessment Criteria

Grading will be announced during the course.

Assessment Methods

The assessment will be based on the following components: Written and practical exams, R&D activities

Further Information

Courses: Physiotherapy 10cr, Physiotherapeutic examinations 4.5 cr (body image, pain, physical capacity), Physical therapy 3 cr, Surgery and traumatology 1.5 cr, Musculoskeletal diseases 1.5 cr, Internal diseases and psychiatry 1.5 cr, Sports injuries 1.5 cr, Neuroanatomy 0.5 cr, Basics of research methods 2 cr, Applied physical exercise 1.5 cr, Assistive aids and equipment 0.5 cr.

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