Physiotherapeutic Assessment, Practical LessonsLaajuus (5 cr)
Course unit code: 7F00BA17
General information
- Credits
- 5 cr
- Teaching language
- Finnish
Objectives
Students
- are able to manage the principles of methods of assessment in physiotherapy
- can write down the assessment results along ethical principles
- are able to work in small groups and take advantage of their own learning
- can act with the principles of first aid and know the significance of maintaining these skills
Content
- methods in physiotherapeutic assessment: interviewing, observation, measurement and palpation
- assessing breathing and cardio-vascular functions
- assessment of nervous system (surface, deep and position sense)
- assessment of reflexes
- measuring as a method of physiotherapeutic assessment at differentiated assessment of the limbs and spine
- assesing balance
- analysis of muscle force and function
- firs aid abilities