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OF00DX01 Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy (8 cr)
Prerequisites Competence in anatomy and physiology as well as physiotherapeutic examination and reasoning and therapeutic practice in accordance with the curriculum.
Objectives The student is able to encounter and examine a client with musculoskeletal problems in a respect and form a physiotherapeutic diagnosis based on the examination. The student can plan, implement, evaluate and document the client's physiotherapy in a client-centered way. The student can act in accordance with evidence-based physiotherapy practice in a patient -safe and ethical manner
Content 1. Physiatry and Orthopaedics 1 cr
Disorders of the musculoskeletal system, rheumatic diseases and orthopedic operations and their effects on ability of functioning.

2. Physiotherapy to support the functioning of the musculoskeletal system 4 cr
Assessment of the ability of functioning and clinical reasoning of a client with musculoskeletal symptoms. Client-oriented physiotherapeutic procedures that support musculoskeletal function. Physiotherapy for patients suffering rheumatic diseases.

3. Physiotherapy practice to support the functioning of the musculoskeletal system 3 cr
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 Exams, assignments and active preparation and participation in classes.
Execution methods Independent studies, contact teaching, practical exercises, simulations, client reception and exam
Materials Learning material and literature is indicated during the course.
Literature Not applicable
Evaluation Criteria 0-5
Evaluation Criteria satisfactory (1-2)
1. The student identifies main disorders of the musculoskeletal system, rheumatic diseases and orthopedic operations and their effects on ability of functioning.
2. The student knows assessment of the ability of functioning and clinical reasoning of a client with musculoskeletal symptoms. The student recognizes the physiotherapy process of a client with musculoskeletal disorders and its ethical and patient safety aspects.

good (3-4)
1. The student explains disorders of the musculoskeletal system, rheumatic diseases and orthopedic operations and their effects on ability of functioning.
2. The student explains the client-oriented, individual, ethical and patient-safe physiotherapy process for musculoskeletal disorders and rheumatic diseases.

excellent (5)
1. The student describes and analyzes disorders of the musculoskeletal system, rheumatic diseases and orthopedic operations and their effects on ability of functioning.
2. The student is able to analyse and describe the client-oriented, individual, ethical and patient-safe physiotherapy process for musculoskeletal disorders and rheumatic diseases.

pass/fail
The student actively participates in the practical sessions and is able to act in a safe, professional and ethical manner.
Assessment Frameworks Not applicable
Further Information The contribution of physiatry and orthopedics can be credited with the corresponding medical studies.
The numerical assessment of the course is based on the weighted average of sections 1 and 2. Section 3 is assessed as pass/fail.
Responsible persons Marika Heiskanen, Antti Sillanpää
Links Not applicable

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  • 01.08.2024 - 27.10.2024 (OF00DX01-3002 | FTK23SM)
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