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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

  • 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.