Study Guide

Objective

The student is able to
• apply the theoretical knowledge of physiotherapy in client situations related on problems of locomotor, respiratory and circulatory systems,
• act in accordance with the ethical principles of physiotherapy,
• make a client oriented assessment plan and implement it reliably and safely,
• draw up conclusions about assessment results related on structures and function of the musculo-skeletal, respiratory and circulatory system,
• explain how the changes in the client’s performance including its components effect on his/her ability to function in his/her living environment,
• draw up client oriented physiotherapeutic diagnosis and set goals together with the client,
• plan and implement physiotherapy situations for maintaining and promoting client’s ability to function taking into account client’s resources,
• explain various implementing methods of physiotherapy and their effects on client’s ability to function,
• report on the status of the client orally and in writing form,
• act in cooperation with client’s relatives and professionals of social and health care systems.

Content

The physiotherapy process when the difficulties of the client's ability to function are due to changes in the structures and functions of the musculoskeletal system, surgical and / or orthopedic activities, and respiratory and circulatory disorders.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

The student is able to explain in theory and assess in simulation cases deficiencies and pain related to clients functional abilities. The student is able to implement physiotherapy in above mentioned cases, for example when deficiencies and pain are related to musculoskeletal and/or vital organ functions.