Study Guide

Objective

You can observe and assess the client’s posture, basic movement and functional capacity with the key assessment methods and meters used in physiotherapy.
You can identify the main human structures of the musculoskeletal system through palpation.
You can observe the movements of the limb joints and identify the factors influencing the movements through palpation.
You can consider the factors affecting reliability in the observation and evaluation of functional capacity and movement.
You know the principles of guiding and assisting human movement and transfers.
You can guide and assist human movement and transfers, considering individual resources, mobility aids supporting functional capacity, and various technological solutions.
You know and can consider the aseptic principles and work ergonomics in physiotherapy work.
You can work in physiotherapy situations in a client-oriented manner and in consideration of patient safety.
You can act according to the professional ethical guidelines for a physiotherapist.

Content

How do you observe a client's posture, basic movement and functional capacity?
How do you assess a client's basic movement and functional capacity with the key assessment methods and measures used in physiotherapy?
How do you use an interview to assess the client's functional capacity?
How do you identify the main human structures of the musculoskeletal system through palpation?
How do you observe limb joint movements?
How do you identify the factors affecting limb joint movements through palpation?
What factors affect the reliability of functional capacity and movement assessment?
How is human movement and transfers guided and assisted?
How do consider a client's individual resources when guiding and assisting movement and transfers?
What assistive devices can be used to assist movement and transfers?
What technological solutions can you use to assist with movement and transfers?
What are the aseptic and ergonomic principles in physiotherapy?
How do you consider the aseptic and work ergonomics principles in your practice?
How do you act in a client-oriented way and in consideration of patient safety in physiotherapy situations?
How do you consider the professional ethical guidelines for a physiotherapist in your practice?