Study Guide

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.

Content

What is functional capacity and which are the influencing factors?
How can you assess and evaluate human’s functional capacity, mobility and physical performance for different ages?
What are the factors affecting the reliability of the physiotherapeutic evaluation?
How does the assessment of functional capacity, mobility and physical performance guide of planning the physiotherapy process?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Qualifications

Attending the course requires that learning outcomes of courses “Anatomy, physiology and biomechanics” and “Physiotherapy interventions I” have been reached.