Basics of Physiotherapy (includes internship 1,5 ECTS)Laajuus (5 cr)
Code: TF00BT14
Credits
5 op
Teaching language
- Finnish
Responsible person
- Saijamari Hiltunen
Learning objectives
After completing the course, student
- Explain the key concepts of physiotherapy and the areas of expertise within physiotherapy, as well as the client-centered approach in physiotherapy.
- See themselves as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Identify the ethical and legal principles of physiotherapy and recognize the principles of sustainable development.
- Explain evidence-based practice in physiotherapy.
- Describe basic movement and ergonomic principles.
- Identify human basic structures through observation and palpation, and distinguish changes in soft tissues.
- Recognize various mechanisms of action in manual therapy.
Content
- Philosophical and ethical foundations of physiotherapy
- Expertise in physiotherapy across different environments
- Core competencies of a physiotherapist and physiotherapy terminology
- Biopsychosocial framework of functioning and the ICF classification
- Evidence-based physiotherapy
- Healthcare legislation
- Basics of basic movement and ergonomics
- Fundamentals of palpation and soft tissue manipulation
- Orientation practice