Curricula
Description
| OF00DV99 | Pain Physiotherapy (3 cr) |
| Prerequisites | Not applicable |
| Objectives | The student describes the physiology of pain and understands the experiential nature of pain. The student can plan the examination of a client with a pain symptoms and understands the importance of a respectful encounter. The student knows and applies client-centered and evidence-based methods of physiotherapy for the client with pain symptoms and recognizes if he needs support or services from other professionals. |
| Content | 1. Pain and examination of pain in physiotherapy 2 cr The physiology of pain and the experiential nature of pain. Examination and appreciative encounter of a client with pain symptoms. 2.Physiotherapy for a client in pain 1 cr The client-centered physiotherapy process and evidence-based physiotherapy methods for the client in pain. |
| Recommended optional programme components | If necessary, the student advisor will recommend optional programme components for each student based on their individual study plan. |
| Accomplishment methods | Active participation in practical classes and simulation. Learning assignments and exam |
| Execution methods | Webinars, exercises, learning assignments and simulations |
| Materials | In Moodle |
| Literature | Not applicable |
| Evaluation Criteria | 0-5 |
| Evaluation Criteria |
satisfactory (1-2) The student explains the physiology of pain and identifies the main features of the pain experience. The student explains the physiotherapy process for a client with pain and knows some of the evidence-based methods used in pain physiotherapy. good (3-4) The student describes the physiology and the experience of pain. The student plans physiotherapeutic examination of a client with pain and uses pain assessment methods. The student can plan physiotherapy and apply evidence-based and client-centered methods in the physiotherapy of a client with pain. The student understands the importance of a dignified encounter with the client in pain. excellent (5) The student describes the physiology of pain and the experiential nature of pain. The student describes the elements of a respectful encounter with a client in pain and applies them to interactions. The student knows different methods of pain assessment and applies them in a reasoned way. The student describes the physiotherapy process for the client with the pain and applies evidence-based physiotherapy methods in an appropriate and client-centered way. |
| Assessment Frameworks | Not applicable |
| Further Information | Suitable for open university studies The course is evaluated as a whole: section 1 and 2. |
| Responsible persons | Antti Sillanpää, Marika Heiskanen |
| Links | Not applicable |
Implementations
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- 11.03.2024 - 31.10.2024 (OF00DV99-3001 | VAO24K, FTK23SM)
- 10.03.2025 - 17.10.2025 (OF00DV99-3002 | FTK24SM)
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