Basics in PhysiotherapyLaajuus (3 cr)

Objective

The student is able to
- understand the history of physiotherapy and the foundations of the field,
- explain physiotherapy as a process,
- define physiotherapeutic examination methods,
- understand the concept of functional capacity and the basics of the ICF classification,
- understand the foundations of clinical reasoning for physiotherapists,
- explain the concept of physiotherapeutic diagnosis,
- understand the foundations of physiotherapy goals and goal setting,
- explain the principles of structured documentation,
- explain the concept of physiotherapy science,
- search for evidence-based information and evaluate its applicability to physiotherapy,
- explain the ethical principles of physiotherapists.

Content

History of physiotherapy, physiotherapy process, physiotherapeutic examination, clinical reasoning, biopsychosocial vs. kinesiopathological approach in physiotherapy, physiotherapy diagnosis, goals of physiotherapy, structured documentation, physiotherapy science, evidence-based practice and information retrieval, ethical principles of physiotherapists, familiarization with the work of a physiotherapist.