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Neurological Physiotherapy l (6 cr)

Code: STF6081-3002

General information


Enrollment
01.10.2021 - 31.10.2021
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
10.01.2022 - 29.05.2022
Implementation has ended.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
6 cr
Local portion
6 cr
RDI portion
2 cr
Mode of delivery
Contact learning
Unit
Fysioterapeuttikoulutus (SF)
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
Finnish
Seats
30 - 40
Degree programmes
Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
Anne-Maarit Remes
Anne Ryhänen
Antti Alamäki
Teacher in charge
Katri Palpatzis
Course
STF6081

Evaluation scale

H-5

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

Location and time

3.1.-31.5.2022

Materials

Kauranen, K. 2017. Fysioterapeutin käsikirja. S. 299-422.

Kauranen, K. 2011. Motorikan säätely ja oppiminen.

Physical therapy for the stroke patient : Early stage rehabilitation / Jan Mehrholz ; with contributions by Janet H. Carr ... [et al.]. Julkaistu:Stuttgart ; New York : Thieme, cop. 2012.

Magill R.A. Motor Learning and control. 2011. New York: Mc Graw- Hill Higher.

Stokes, M. &Stack, E. (toim.) 2011. Physical Management for Neurological Conditions. 2011. Edinburgh: Elsevier Churchill Livingstone.

Carr J. & Shepherd R. Neurological Rehabilitation. Optimizing Motor Performance. 2011. Edinburgh: Elsevier Churchill Living.

Teaching methods

Tiimioppimisen pedagogiikkaa hyödyntäen tietojen syventäminen työpajoissa.
Verkko-ohjaus
Käytännön tentti (Riippuu korona tilanteesta)
Jatkuva arviointi

Employer connections

Kokemuskouluttajat.
Respectan esittely neurologisen asiakkaan pyörätuoleista.

Exam schedules

Jatkuva oppiminen/arviointi -> verkkotentit teemoista ennen työpajoja.
Käytännön tentti.

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