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Get to Know Your Pelvic Floor (5 cr)

Code: SF10041-3004

General information


Enrollment

01.04.2024 - 08.09.2024

Timing

23.09.2024 - 05.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Open UAS

Campus

Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Seats

10 - 100

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Physiotherapy

Teachers

  • Maiju Issakainen

Teacher in charge

Maiju Issakainen

Scheduling groups

  • Avoin amk ja RIPA (Size: 20. Open UAS: 20.)

Groups

  • TOP24_25
    Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2024-2025
  • KAKS24
    Karelia, Open UAS, All, Fall, 2024

Small groups

  • Open UAS and RIPA

Objective

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the module:
- You will know the anatomy and physiology of the pelvic floor.
- You will be able to draw conclusions about the significance of the pelvic floor as part of well-being, health, and functionality.
- You will recognize pelvic floor dysfunctions and be able to describe various methods for their examination and assessment.
- You will know different methods for treating pelvic floor dysfunctions and be able to apply them to client examples using evidence-based information.

Content

- Anatomy and physiology of the pelvic floor.
- The significance of the pelvic floor for well-being, health, and functionality.
- Pelvic floor dysfunctions and their prevention.
- Examination and treatment of pelvic floor dysfunctions.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected