Physiotherapy for school-aged children and adolescentsLaajuus (5 cr)
Course unit code: C-02469-SF10047
General information
- Credits
- 5 cr
- Teaching language
- Finnish
- Institution
- Karelia University of Applied Sciences
Objective
Learning Outcomes At the end of the module: - You will be able to examine scoliosis and know the physiotherapy methods for treating scoliosis. - You will know the principles of prevention and treatment of the most common musculoskeletal problems in school-aged children and be able to apply them to client examples. - You will be able to address the weight of school-aged children in physiotherapy and know methods for treating eating disorders and obesity. - You will know the special features of physiotherapeutic guidance for school-aged children.
Content
- Examination and physiotherapy of scoliosis - Physiotherapy for the most common musculoskeletal problems in school-aged children - Prevention of obesity in school-aged children and the possibilities of physiotherapy in treating obesity - Eating disorders in school-aged children - Physiotherapeutic guidance for school-aged children
Further information
Opintojakso soveltuu loppuvaiheen fysioterapian opiskelijoille sekä fysioterapeuteille. Ennakkovaatimuksena on ymmärrys lapsen ja nuoren kokonaisvaltaisesta kehittymisestä, sekä perusosaaminen tuki- ja liikuntaelin fysioterapiasta. Lisäksi hyödyksi on ohjausosaamisen perusteet.