Special Features of the Physiotherapy in ElderlyLaajuus (2 cr)

Objective

The student is able to
• identify psychological and physiological changes related to aging that are relevant to the client’s ability to function in his/her environment,
• Take into account evidence based practices in testing and therapy
• use tests to evaluate geriatric client’s ability to function,
• select and implement physiotherapy methods to support the geriatric clients’ ability to function
• to recognize the need for assistive devices and the importance of accessibility in daily living
• take into account ethical principles in physiotherapy.

Content

Ability to function in old age, physiotherapy to maintain and promote the ability to function in elderly, evaluation of ability to function in old age, geriatric rehabilitation, cognitive changes in ageing and their effect on implementation of physiotherapy.

Qualifications

Courses
Motor learning and motor development at different ages
Assessment and measurement of health status and physiotherapy for health and functional capacity at different ages
Observation and analysis of mobility and functional capacity