Physiotherapy for the Elderly, Practical LessonsLaajuus (3 cr)

Objectives

Students
- know how to test the mobility, functionality and independent coping of the elderly in different environments
- apply theory in choosing the physiotherapeutic exercises
- can apply research in planning and implementing physiotherapy and exercises for the elderly
- can execute research and developmental projects by applying information and methods in the cooperational situations

Content

- evidence based practice in physiotherapy for the elderly
- motivational activities for movement and function
- various evaluation methods in measuring functional ability
- evaluation of the movement, functional ability and independent coping of the aging