Curricula

Objectives

Aim of the course

On this course you will learn to assess a client's functioning using different methods of physiotherapy.

Course competences:

Professional communication
Physiotherapy assessment

Intended learning outcome of the course:

You are able to establish a reciprocal interactive relationship and take the client's needs into account by communicating clearly, precisely, comprehensively and efficiently in the context of functioning assessment, both face-to-face and remotely.

You are able to plan and carry out an extensive, person centred physiotherapy assessment and analyse the preconditions for the client's functioning and disability, especially their performance and capacity. You know how to document results of assessment in compliance with statutory and national requirements.

You are able to use interviews, observation, manual examinations, measurements and technology as required by the situation when assessing a client's work ability and functioning.

Content

This course covers the principles of planning and conducting a person centred physiotherapy assessment of functioning, including an assessment of the client's mobility. Key content includes: interview, evaluation of posture, assessment of walking and mobility, assessment of muscle and joint function, evaluation of strength and balance, different measurements of functioning and pain assessment. The course also covers the special features of assessing different areas of functional capacity at different ages, clinical reasoning related to interpreting the assessment results, and documentation of functional capacity assessment results in compliance with national requirements.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Kalso, Eija, ym toim 2018. Kipu. e-book Oppiportti. Access restricted to the JAMK user account
Luomajoki, Hannu ym 2020. Ammattilaisen kipukirja.
Keskinen, Kari L., ym 2018. Fyysisen kunnon mittaaminen: käsi- ja oppikirja kuntotestaajille.
Magee, David J. 2014 Orthopedic physical assessment
Viikari-Juntura, Eira ym toim 2015. Fysiatria, also e-book

Teaching methods

Active participation in contact study; lectures, exercises, material-base case assignment. Also Practical exams.

Student workload

Asessment of Gait biomechanic 1credit
Pain assessment - individual task 0.5 credit
Contact study 8 credit
Independent study 0.5 credit


From this course, 5 credits will be completed in spring 2025 and 5 credits in autumn 2025.

Further information for students

Contact hours are compulsory and includes practical training
Self-practice, alone or in a group, is optional but recommended.
Group work is compulsory and everyone must work on an equal footing


Assessment:
Gait biomechanics and assessment: Passed - failed
Functioning assessment and its application: Practical tests with numerical 0-5

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

1 - You understand and are able to justify basic things and plan a person centred physiotherapy assessment and analyse functioning and disability.

2 - You understand and are able to plan and carry out a person centred physiotherapy assessment and analyse the person's functioning and disability, especially the person's mobility.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

3 - You understand and are able to plan, implement and justify a person centred physiotherapy assessment and analyse the person's functioning and disability, especially the person's mobility.

4 - You understand and are able to plan, implement and justify a comprehensive, person centred physiotherapy assessment. You are able to critically analyse the person's functioning and relate factors, including quality of life and pain.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

5 - You understand and are able to plan, apply and implement a comprehensive person centred physiotherapy assessment. You are able to critically analyse the person's functioning and to relate factors, such as quality of life and pain. You are able to reflect and summarise on what you have learnt.

Prerequisites

Competence in anatomy, physiology and exercise physiology.