Evaluating functional capacity (5 cr)
Code: FT00AD91-3002
General information
Enrollment
20.08.2018 - 07.09.2018
Timing
27.08.2018 - 31.12.2018
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Department of Sports and Rehabilitation
Campus
Savonlinna Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Helka Sarén
- Suvi Lamberg
Teacher in charge
Helka Sarén
Groups
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FTSA18KP
Objective
You can observe the functional capacity extensively and for each part.
You are aware of the factors influencing the functional capacity.
You understand the key factors affecting the reliability of physical therapy evaluation (validity and reliability).
You are able to justify the choice of appropriate assessment methods and their connection to the implemented physiotherapeutic procedures.
You can use the methods of therapeutic exercises in a correct, safe and customer-oriented manner.
Content
What is functional capacity and which are the influencing factors?
How can you assess and evaluate functional capacity, mobility and physical performance?
What are the factors affecting the reliability of the physiotherapeutic evaluation?
How does the assessment of functional capacity, mobility and physical performance guide the design of therapeutic exercise?
What is therapeutic exercise in physiotherapy?
How can the mobility, muscle strength, endurance properties and motor control be influenced by the means of therapeutic exercise?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Qualifications
Attending the course requires that learning outcomes of courses ”Human functions and movement” and “Physiotherapy interventions I” have been reached.