Physiology and management of pain in rehabilitationLaajuus (5 cr)
Course unit code: AV00EG52
General information
- Credits
- 5 cr
- Teaching language
- English
Objective
The student understands the classification of pain based on its cause and duration.
The student knows different methods to measure pain in rehabilitation.
The student can explain the basic physiology of pain.
The student understands the effects of pain on the mental functioning of a human.
Content
The course content consists of three topics related to the:
1. Classification and measurement of pain (1 ECTS credit)
2. Physiological mechanisms of pain (2 ECTS credits)
3. Effects of pain on individual physical and mental functioning in rehabilitation (2 ECTS credits)