Podiatric functional assessment and guidanceLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

You understand the different muscle functions and muscle work methods.
You understand the meaning of balance and the factors affecting it.
You understand the effect of a closed kinetic chain on body function.
You know the phases of the gait cycle and factors affecting gait.
You can observe gait and its abnormalities.
You know how to plan, guide and evaluate therapeutic exercises in a client-centered manner in different operating environments.

Content

What is meant by muscle function roles and muscle work methods?
What is meant by balance and what factors affect the regulation of balance?
How does balance affect a person's ability to function?
How does a closed kinetic chain affect body function, and what podiatric examinations can you utilize in this context?
What are the phases of the gait cycle?
What factors affect the gait?
How do you observe gait?
What are the most common abnormalities in gait?
What is meant by therapeutic exercise?
How do you plan, guide, and evaluate therapeutic exercise in a client-centered way?

Qualifications

You know and recognize the main structures and functions of the musculoskeletal system.
You know the basic factors related to human functional ability and know how to observe and evaluate them.

Evaluation

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.
e. use the key models, methods, software and techniques of the professional field.