Physiotherapy During And After Cancer TreatmentsLaajuus (2 cr)
Course unit code: SF10067
General information
- Credits
- 2 cr
- Teaching language
- Finnish
- Responsible person
- Noora Silvennoinen, Vastuuopettaja
- Maiju Issakainen, Vastuuopettaja
Objective
You recognize the importance of physiotherapy in cancer treatment.
You can select physiotherapy methods to alleviate dysfunctions and related symptoms.
You know the effects of cancer and cancer treatments on musculoskeletal tissues.
You identify dysfunctions and their various symptoms in the musculoskeletal system caused by cancer and cancer treatments.
Content
Key Content of the Course:
The importance of physiotherapy in cancer treatment
The effects of cancer and cancer treatments on the musculoskeletal system
Dysfunctions caused by cancer and cancer treatments and their physiotherapy