Manual therapyLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

You are familiar with the use of massage and mobilization as well as their effects on the body and their contraindications
You know the basic massage grips and are able to use them appropriately in lower limb massage
You know the basics of trigger point manipulation
You are able to carry out passive stretching of muscles
You know the functional anatomy of the lower limb joints
You know the rest and lock positions of joints
You are able to mobilize the joints of lower extremities
You are able to guide clients individually to do joint mobilization and stabilization exercises
You understand the use of taping
You learn the basic taping techniques
You can tape ankles and knees.
You are able to do kinesio taping and know how to apply it to various foot ailments

Content

What are the uses of massage and mobilization and contraindications?
What are the basic massage grips and how are they used in lower limb massage?
What are the Trigger points?
What is the functional anatomy of lower extremities like?
What kind of lock positions may occur?
How are lower limb joints mobilized?
How do you guide clients to do joint mobilization and stabilization exercises
How is the method of taping used and which different techniques are there?
How do you carry out ankle and knee taping?
How is kinesio taping used in the treatment of foot problems?

Evaluation

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, users and target groups.
e. use the key models, methods, software and techniques of the professional field.
f. work as team members in a goal-oriented way.
g. justify their actions according to the ethical principles of the professional field.

Qualifications

Palpation and therapeutic exercises