The Basics of Examination and Exercising the Function of Client’s Neck and Upper LimbLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: TH00BE04
Credits
5 op
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.
Muscle testing and the basics of activating muscles, physiological movements, evaluation the elasticity of soft tissue, effects, indications and limitations of manual soft tissue treatment and implementation of soft tissue treatment, testing and increasing the sliding of neural tissue
Using various training environments and tools, functional training
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.
Enrollment
30.05.2023 - 03.09.2023
Timing
01.08.2023 - 15.10.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Health and Well-being
Campus
Kupittaa Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
10 - 25
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Anu Granberg
- Kati Naamanka
- Satu Takala
Groups
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MFYSIK22
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.
Muscle testing and the basics of activating muscles, physiological movements, evaluation the elasticity of soft tissue, effects, indications and limitations of manual soft tissue treatment and implementation of soft tissue treatment, testing and increasing the sliding of neural tissue
Using various training environments and tools, functional training
Evaluation scale
H-5
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.