Curricula

Objective

Aim of the course

The aim of the course is learning about maintaining the functioning of the musculoskeletal system, preventing injuries and physiotherapy for the musculoskeletal system.

Course competences:

Professional communication
Physiotherapy assessment
Physiotherapy methods
Technology and digitalisation

Intended learning outcome of the course:

The intended learning outcomes of the course are understanding the key methods for maintaining the functioning of the musculoskeletal system and the principles of injury prevention as well as being able to you can identify and name different factors which affect to workload. The intended learning outcomes also include identifying risk factors and disabilities related to the musculoskeletal system. You know how to assess the functioning of the musculoskeletal system and select appropriate, evidence-based assessment methods. You can combine the information you obtain from the assessment and draw conclusions. You are able to select appropriate, evidence-based exercises and guide clients to practice. In addition, you know how to use manual therapy methods/mobilisation and stabilisation as well as physical therapy appropriately.

Content

The key content of the course comprises identifying risk factors for the functioning of the musculoskeletal system related to work and physical activity, principles of preventing pain and symptoms, and understanding and implementing the physiotherapy process of a client with musculoskeletal impairment associated with the most common musculoskeletal disorders.

Comprehensive, person centred examination and assessment of the musculoskeletal system including perspective quality of life (interview, observation, use of indicators and differential diagnostic tests and palpation).

Clinical reasoning (understanding causal relationships and goal setting based on them)

Person centred selection of appropriate physiotherapy methods, especially exercises, planning of progression, and guidance in the most common impairments of the spine, lower and upper limbs, pelvic floor disorders and sports injuries.

Basics of physical treatment (US, warm and cold) and US scanning.

Basics of documentation of functioning.

Qualifications

Competence in assessing functioning
Basics of musculoskeletal anatomy and physiology

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

1 You understand which issues are relevant to maintaining the functioning / well-being of the musculoskeletal system. You can identify and name stress or risk factors related to work physical activity / training. You know how to assess the functioning of the musculoskeletal system and select appropriate, evidence-based assessment methods. You can use the information you obtain from the assessment and draw conclusions. You can select evidence-based exercises and instruct them. You can give examples of manual therapy methods /mobilisation and stabilisation too.

2 You understand the methods that maintain the functioning / well-being of the musculoskeletal system. You can identify and name stress and risk factors related to work or physical activity / training. You know how to assess the functioning of the musculoskeletal system and select appropriate, evidence-based assessment methods. You are able to integrate the information you obtain from the assessment and draw conclusions. You are able to select appropriate, evidence-based exercises and instruct clients in doing them, taking the client’s physical performance into consideration. You also know how to use manual therapy methods / mobilisation and stabilisation.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

3 You understand the key methods of maintaining musculoskeletal functioning / well-being and can explain them to the client. You can identify and name stress and risk factors related to work or physical activity / training from the perspective of preventing overloading or injuries. You know how to assess the functioning of the musculoskeletal system comprehensively and select appropriate, evidence-based assessment methods. You can integrate the information you obtained from the assessment, draw conclusions and tell the client about them. You can select appropriate, evidence-based exercises, modify them, and instruct clients in doing them in a person centred way. You also know how to use manual therapy methods / mobilisation and stabilisation appropriately.

4 You understand the key methods of maintaining musculoskeletal functioning /well-being and you can describe them to the client. You can identify and name stress and risk factors related to work or physical activity / training. You know how to assess the functioning of the musculoskeletal system comprehensively and select appropriate, evidence-based and person centered assessment methods. You can integrate the information you obtained from the assessment comprehensively, draw conclusions and give the client a summary. You can select appropriate, evidence-based exercises, modify them, and instruct clients in doing them in a person centred way, taking the client’s overall functioning into consideration. You also know how to modify manual therapy methods / mobilisation and stabilisation.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

5 You understand the key methods of maintaining musculoskeletal functioning /well-being and are able to guide clients in using them individually. You can identify and analyse factors affecting workload and stress & risk factors related to physical activity /training from the perspective of preventing overloading or injuries. You are able to collect information on the client's functioning comprehensively and in a person centred way, accounting for their quality of life, and select appropriate, evidence-based assessment methods. You are able to integrate the information you obtained from the assessment, analyse it, draw conclusions and give the client a comprehensible summary. You are able to select appropriate, evidence-based exercises, adapt them, guide clients in doing them in a person centred way and taking the client’s functioning and quality of life into consideration. You also know how to adapt manual therapy methods / mobilisation and stabilisation in a person centred way.