Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy 1Laajuus (7 cr)

Objective

Part A: Physiotherapy of the musculoskeletal system, 5 ECTS

- You will be able to carry out a holistic evidence-based physiotherapy examination of the spine and pelvic region.
- You will be able to make holistic clinical judgements about the client's situation based on your findings.
- Be able to plan, implement and evaluate evidence-based physiotherapeutic treatment of the spine and pelvic region.

Part B: Pain Physiotherapy, 2 ECTS

- You will deepen your knowledge of how to approach pain holistically, using a biopsychosocial approach.
- You will be able to use pain and functional capacity measures as part of a holistic assessment of the client's situation.
- You will be able to take into account the specificities of pain client encounters and related interaction and communication in client work.
- You will be able to use a variety of non-pharmacological pain management methods.

Content

Part A: Physiotherapy of the musculoskeletal system, 5 ECTS

- Physiotherapy process for clients/patients with low back, hip, thoracic, and neck pain.
- Examination and assessment of the functional capacity of the lower back and pelvis, thoracic spine, neck and head (according to the ICF framework).
- Clinical reasoning, drawing conclusions about the client/patient's functional capacity, making a physiotherapeutic diagnosis.
- Planning and implementation of physiotherapy:
* Application of pain management.
* Application of therapeutic exercise.
* Application of manual therapy methods.
- Monitoring and evaluation of the effectiveness of physiotherapy.

Part B: Pain physiotherapy, 2 ECTS

- Holistic, biopsychosocial approach to physiotherapy of the pain client/patient.
- Use of pain and functional capacity indicators in physiotherapy
- Practical training in pain-related interaction and communication.
- Non-medication methods of pain management.

Further information

Prior studies successfully completed are a prerequisite for participation in the course.

The following previous studies must be completed before the start of the course:
- Physiotherapy as a rehabilitation profession (6 ECTS)
- The evolving and functioning human being (11 ECTS)
- Developing and developing a healthy lifestyle (5 ECTS)
- Client-centred counselling and guidance (6 ECTS)
- Functional assessment and support (11 ECTS )
- Pain management in physiotherapy (4 ECTS)

Students must have an approved assessment of the above courses in the course register before starting the course.