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Neurological Physiotherapy  (6 cr)

Code: STF6081-3004

General information


Enrollment

01.10.2022 - 31.10.2022

Timing

09.01.2023 - 28.05.2023

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

  • Jatta Papunen
  • Anne Ryhänen
  • Juha Jalovaara

Teacher in charge

Anne Ryhänen

Groups

  • SFNS21
    Physiotherapist, Full-time Studies, Fall, 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