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Physiotherapy During And After Cancer Treatments (2 cr)

Code: SF10067-3001

General information


Enrollment
01.04.2025 - 02.04.2025
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
15.10.2025 - 12.12.2025
The implementation has not yet started.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 cr
Local portion
2 cr
Mode of delivery
Contact learning
Unit
Continuing Education (TDK)
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
Finnish
Seats
15 - 24
Degree programmes
Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
Maiju Issakainen
Noora Silvennoinen
Teacher in charge
Noora Silvennoinen
Groups
TAYD
Continuing education students
Course
SF10067

Evaluation scale

H-5

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

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