Basic mechanisms of body functions (5 cr)

Objective

You know the fundamental functions and structures of the cardiovascular, circulatory, and respiratory systems from the perspective of a physiotherapist.
You know the basics of muscle function.
You know and understand the neural regulation of the body as the foundation of human function.
You know and understand hormonal activity in regulating body balance.
You know and understand pain mechanisms and their impact on the client's pain experience.
You know and understand the key biomechanical factors of human activity and movement.
You can describe how the human organ systems function during movement and physical exertion.

Content

From the perspective of a physiotherapist, what are the fundamental functions and structures of the cardiovascular, circulatory and respiratory systems?
How does the muscular system work?
What does neural regulation of the body mean?
How does neural regulation of the body work?
What does hormonal regulation of the body mean?
How does hormonal regulation of the body work and affect bodily functions?
What are pain mechanisms?
How do pain mechanisms affect a client's pain experience?
What are biomechanical factors and how do they affect human function and movement?
How do the body's organ systems work during movement and physical exertion?

Course material

Leppäluoto, J., Rintamäki, H., Vakkuri, O., Vierimaa, H., Lauri, T., Mäkelä, K., . . . Ripatti, T. 2024. Anatomia ja fysiologia: Rakenteesta toimintaan. 14., uudistettu painos. Helsinki: Sanoma Pro Oy.

Luomajoki, H., Koho, P., Ojala, T., Röning, T., Takatalo, J., Tarnanen, S., . . . Kouri, J. P. 2020. Ammattilaisen kipukirja. 1. painos. Lahti: VK-kustannus Oy.

Study forms and methods

The learning environment is the campus.

The teaching methods include teacher-led instruction and small group work.

Students have the opportunity for recognition and validation of their competencies.

RDI and work-related cooperation

There is no RDI (Research, Development, and Innovation) or workplace collaboration in the course.

Timing of exams and assignments

1st partial exam in Learn.

2nd partial exam in Learn.

International cooperation

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Student workload

1 ECTS credit corresponds to approximately 27 hours of student work.
However, the workload depends on the learning methods and prior knowledge.

Course part description

1st partial exam: Assessment 1–5
2nd partial exam: Assessment 1–5
3rd pain seminar: Pass / To be completed

Further information

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Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Passing the course requires completing the 1st and 2nd partial exams with a passing grade.

The pain seminar must also be successfully completed.

Qualifications

You know and you can recognize the key musculoskeletal structures and functions.