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,
• use testers to evaluate geriatric client’s ability to function,
• select and implement physiotherapy methods to support the geriatric clients’ ability to function.

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.