The Basics of Examination and Exercising the Function of Client’s Thoracic and Lower Spine AreasLaajuus (3 cr)

Objective

The student is able to
• explain the impact of the constraints, symptoms and medical measures on function of the thoracic and lumbar spine and and with the functional ability of clients at different ages,
• examine and evaluate reliably clients functional ability on all levels of ICF using EBP -methods regarding f.ex. clients sensations, functional disadvantage, functional range of movement and strenght proprioception and the mobility of neural tissue by using physiotherapy examination methods,
• draw up conclusions in right direction to explain the functional problems of the client on all levels of ICF,
• explain the basics of therapeutic exercise, manual therapy and instruction to prevent, maintain and promote the client’s motion and participation.

Content

The main symptoms of musculo-skeletal structures, especially basics of examination and exercising thoracic and lumbar spine areas. Planning, implementing and evaluating of physiotherapy process based on EBP and taking into account different medical procedures.

Applying the basic training principles in rehabilitation taking into account also preventive perspective. Using various training environments and tools, functional training and technology in assessing and implementing clients in different stages of rehabilitation.

Qualifications

Courses
The Basics of Examination and Exercising the Function of the Client’s Pelvic Area and Lower Limb (and its prerequisite studies) must be successfully completed before the actual exam of the course and at least started before the course begins.