Planning, implementation and assessment of physiotherapy processesLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

You know the mechanisms and risk factors of common musculoskeletal, central and peripheral nervous system, and respiratory and circulatory system dysfunctions as well as their effects on locomotion and functioning.
You know and can define appropriate methods used in physiotherapy for the planning, implementation and evaluation of the physiotherapy process by considering evidence-based professional recommendations.
Based on clinical reasoning, you can evaluate and draw conclusions about the client's functional ability and the dysfunctions affecting it.
You recognize and can consider the client's individual goals, resources, functional strategies and living environment at various stages of the physiotherapy process.
You can consider the possibilities and importance of the physiotherapy operating environment in supporting the client's rehabilitation.

Content

What are common dysfunctions of the musculoskeletal system, central and peripheral nervous system, and respiratory and circulatory system?
Which factors influence the onset of dysfunctions?
How do dysfunctions affect an individual's ability to move and function?
Which functional assessment methods are appropriate for use in the different stages of the physiotherapy process according to the evidence-based professional recommendations?
Which methods are appropriate for use in implementing the different stages of the physiotherapy process considering evidence-based professional recommendations?
What is meant by clinical reasoning in physiotherapy?
How do you evaluate and draw conclusions about the client's functional capacity and the dysfunctions affecting it by using clinical reasoning?
How do you identify and consider the individual goals, resources, action strategies and living environment of the client in the different stages of the physiotherapy process?
What is the importance of the physiotherapy environment in the client's rehabilitation?
How do you consider the possibilities of the physiotherapy environment in supporting the client's rehabilitation?

Qualifications

You are familiar with the Finnish rehabilitation service system, and you know the basics of creating a client-specific rehabilitation plan, as well as the regulations and the methods used in physiotherapy.
You recognize the individual and life course factors affecting the client's rehabilitation process.
You can observe and assess the client’s basic movement and functional capacity with the key assessment methods and meters used in physiotherapy.

Accomplishment methods

Entry-level competence

Students can,
a. use professional vocabulary systematically.
b. look for information in the key information sources of the field.
c. identify interrelated tasks.
d. work together with customers/clients, users and target groups.
e. use the key models, methods, software and techniques of the professional field.
g. justify their actions according to the ethical principles of the professional field.