Holistic Approach in Physiotherapy, the BasicsLaajuus (2 cr)

Objective

The student is able, based on theoretical knowledge and his/ own experiences, to
• recognize his/her own embodiment and psychosomatic complexity,
• recognize the communicative nature and expression of the body,
• identify the basic concepts of psychophysical physiotherapy approach,
• choose suitable methods to assessing psychosomatic resources,
• support the clients psycho-physical entity by designing and implementing methods of relaxation.

Content

Key concepts, body image, relationship of mind, body and movement, movement and movement as a part of overall expression, psychological effects of fear, stress as a concept and it´s affects in the human body, psycho-physical recovery, awareness of the professional limits of a physiotherapy