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Supporting functional capacity in physiotherapy - practical training IILaajuus (5 cr)

Code: FT00FC88

Credits

5 op

Objective

You know and can use the key assessment tools and meters in physiotherapy to assess the mobility of the spine and limb joint.
You can plan and implement classical massage in a client-oriented manner using basic techniques.
You know and can justify, use and guide client-oriented pain management methods in physiotherapy.
You can consider 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 as required by the professional ethical guidelines for physiotherapists.

Content

How do you evaluate the mobility of the spine and limb joints using the key physiotherapy assessment methods and meters?
What are the basic techniques of classical massage?
What are the indications and contraindications for massage?
How do you plan and implement classical massage in a client-oriented way using basic techniques?
What pain management methods are commonly used in physiotherapy?
How do you use basic pain management methods in a client-oriented and safe manner?
How do you use manual mobilization of limb joints to promote joint mobility and manage pain?
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 take into account the professional ethical guidelines for physiotherapists in your practice?

Qualifications

You know and you can recognize the key musculoskeletal structures and functions.
You understand the multidimensional concept of functional capacity.
You can observe and assess the client’s basic movement and functional capacity with the key assessment methods and meters used in physiotherapy.
You can consider the factors affecting reliability in the observation and evaluation of functional capacity and movement.
You know and understand the professional ethical guidelines for physiotherapists.