Purpose:
The musculoskeletal system is the basis of all movement. During this course, you will study the assessment of the functioning of the musculoskeletal system with physiotherapeutic methods and learn methods of intervening in the functioning and function restrictions of the musculoskeletal system.

Competences:
- FUNCTIONING ASSESSMENT COMPETENCE
- THERAPY COMPETENCE
- GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING COMPETENCE

Learning objectives:
You have knowledge and skills to assess function and function restrictions of the musculoskeletal system by means of interviews, observations, manual therapy and differential diagnostic tests. You can also assess movement and movement system impairment, and draw clinical conclusions based on the above. You are capable of planning, implementing and applying manual therapy and appropriate therapeutic exercise progressively to maintain and promote the client’s functioning in different environments.

Analysis, differential diagnostic examination and clinical reasoning of movement and movement impairment syndromes of a client with function restrictions of the musculoskeletal system. Utilisation and application of various therapeutic methods suitable for the physiotherapy of the musculoskeletal system in exercises and guidance. Utilisation of the basics of manual therapy and mobilisation in the limitations of body functions of soft tissues and joints (spinal and extremity joints). Exercises and guidance methods for movement control disorders, mobility, stability and ergonomics in the promotion of the client’s functioning. Basics of orthopaedic-traumatological physiotherapy.

Principles of Motor Development and Motor Learning, basics of Exercise Physiology and Biomechanics, basics of Functioning Assessment.

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Adequate (1) Your knowledge of and skills in the physiotherapy assessment and therapy of a client with functional limitations of the musculoskeletal system consist of isolated, although relevant, aspects. In skills demonstrations, you attempt to use some assessment and therapy methods based on movement control, manual therapy and differential diagnostics and instruct them to a case client. Your guidance skills need practice, but you bring up isolated aspects of the basics of exercising. You demonstrate that you master a few manual grips and techniques. You consider ergonomics occasionally. You have challenges with assessing yourself and others. In written assignments, you describe certain isolated aspects related to the subject matter. You have utilised literature and references in the field of physiotherapy.

Adequate (2) Your knowledge of and skills in the physiotherapy assessment and therapy of a client with function restrictions of the musculoskeletal system consist of isolated, although relevant, aspects. In skills demonstrations, you are able to use some assessment and therapy methods based on movement control, manual therapy and differential diagnostics and instruct them to a case client. You understand that actions should be substantiated. You can draw simple conclusions by using clinical reasoning. You present the objective to the case client and understand that exercising must be progressive. You demonstrate that you master the basics of manual grips and techniques. You consider ergonomics in your work. You actively seek self and peer assessment. In written assignments, you are able to present certain isolated aspects based on theory. You have utilised literature and references in the field of physiotherapy.

Good (3) You have good knowledge and skills. In skills demonstrations, you are able to use assessment and therapy methods based on movement control, manual therapy and differential diagnostics and instruct the client well. You can draw conclusions based on clinical reasoning and setting a target for a case client. You are capable of using the methods of manual therapy and therapeutic exercise and guide progressive exercise. You have good manual grips and techniques. You consider ergonomics in your work. You are capable of good self and peer assessment. In written assignments, you are able to present the key points substantiated by evidence. You utilise literature and references in the field of physiotherapy well.

Very good (4) You have extensive knowledge and skills. In skills demonstrations, you are able to assess functional capacity based on movement control, manual therapy and differential diagnostics in a versatile manner. You can draw conclusions based on clinical reasoning and setting targets for a case client. You are capable of fluently using the methods of manual therapy and therapeutic exercise and guiding/describing the progressive advancement of exercise in a substantiated way. Your manual grips and techniques are appropriate and fluent. You consider ergonomics in your work well. You are capable of constructive self and peer assessment. In written assignments, you are able to present the key points substantiated by evidence and combine facts. You utilise evidence-based references well and in a versatile manner.

Excellent (5) You have extensive knowledge and skills. In skills demonstrations, you are able to assess functional capacity based on movement control, manual therapy and differential diagnostics in a truly versatile and excellent manner. You can draw well-reasoned conclusions based on clinical reasoning and set targets for a case client. You are capable of applying the methods of manual therapy and therapeutic exercise in a versatile manner and describing the progressive advancement of exercise in a substantiated way. Your manual grips and techniques are fluent, well-reasoned and appropriate. You consider ergonomics in your work well. You are capable of constructive self-evaluation and peer review. In written assignments, you are able to describe the key points clearly and excellently, substantiated by evidence. You are capable of analysing the information you have found and applying the lessons learned in practice. You utilise evidence-based references very well and in a versatile manner.