Neurological Physiotherapy (6 cr)
Code: STF6081-3003
General information
Enrollment
01.04.2022 - 30.04.2022
Timing
08.08.2022 - 31.12.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
6 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Fysioterapeuttikoulutus (SF)
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
15 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Juha Jalovaara
- Anne Ryhänen
Teacher in charge
Anne Ryhänen
Groups
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STFNK21Physiotherapist, Full-time Studies, Spring, 2021
Objective
Neurological physiotherapy, adults
- You know the pathophysiology of the most common neurological diseases (AVH, MS, Parkinson's, SC-injuries, muscle diseases) and the typical effects on the functional capacity, movement and well-being of the rehabilitated person.
- You know how to examine and evaluate the functional ability and movement of a neurological rehabilitator, as well as the resources of rehabilitation in accordance with the ICF framework, using appropriate measures.
- You know how to plan, implement and evaluate the physiotherapy process of a neurological rehabilitator in cooperation with the client, his relatives and/or other relevant parties.
- You are aware of the importance of multi-professionalism in the rehabilitation of a neurological client.
Content
-Neurology
- Examining and evaluating neurological rehabilitator's ability to function and move, as well as drawing up a physiotherapy plan (clinical reasoning)
- Evidence-based therapy: Practicing functioning and movement of a neurological rehabilitator
- Neuropsychology and multiprofessionalism in neurological rehabilitation
Evaluation scale
H-5