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(3 cr)

Code: TH00CL24-3001

General information


Enrollment

02.01.2023 - 28.04.2023

Timing

14.04.2023 - 30.05.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Health and Well-being

Campus

Kupittaa Campus

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Seats

19 - 29

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Physiotherapy

Teachers

  • Annukka Myllymäki
  • Pirjo Pennanen

Groups

  • MFYSIK23

Objective

The student is in physiotherapy process able to
• identify the palpable musculoskeletal structures.
• use muscle functions while palpating
• use the basics of classic massage

Content

Palpation as a means of physiotherapeutic examination, palpations of superficial bones and muscles. The use of classic massage in manual evaluation of soft tissue.

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Qualifications

The student is able to explain the principles of the structures and functions of the musculoskeletal system,