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Naprapathic massage and stretching techniquesLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: NA00FC21

Credits

5 op

Teaching language

  • Finnish

Responsible person

  • Marja Turkki

Objective

You learn the theory and practice of treating musculoskeletal disorders.

You learn to take proper account of the client in research and care situations.

You can evaluate your own learning skills in practice.

You learn to take into account your own work ergonomics in treatment situations

Content

What are the soft tissue treatments used in naprapathy?

What are the indications and contraindications for using massage- and muscle stretching techniques?

How do you justify the effectiveness of massage and muscle stretching techniques with reference to evidence-based science?

What are the criteria for choosing treatment methods?

How do you regard a patient in practice?

How do you take care of our own ergonomics and working positions?