Study Guide

Objective

The student is able to
• explain the impact of the constraints, symptoms and medical measures on the function of neck-shoulder and upper limb functions and with the functional ability of clients at different ages,
• examine and evaluate reliably the range of motions, specific muscle strength, elasticity of soft tissue, mobility of neural tissue and proprioception 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 promote, maintain and advance the client’s motion and participation.

Content

The main symptoms of musculo-skeletal structures, especially basics of examination and exercising neck-shoulder area, shoulder girdle and shoulder, planning, implementing and evaluating of physiotherapy process based on EBP

Assessment and measurement of range of motion of cervical spine ja joints of upper limb by using physiotherapy methods and measurement device, increasing the active and passive range of motion, basics of joint mobilization and stabilization, planning and implementing mobilization.

Using various training environments and tools, functional training and technology in assessing and implementing clients in different stages of rehabilitation.

Qualifications

The student is able to describe structures and function of musculoskeletal and nervous systems. (S)he is able to explain the principles of physiotherapy assessment (interview, observation, measurement and palpation) and support humans motor learning. The student is able to assess clients health-related fitness and the principles of therapeutic exercise. The student has basic skills in assessing and treating clients with lower limb, thoracic and lower spine problems.