Fysioterapia keskus- ja ääreishermoston toimintarajoitteissa (9 cr)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Objective

Student
* knows how to examine and assess the prerequisites and limitations for the functioning of a neurological client/rehabilitation patient, and is able to draw up an evaluation.
• knows how to apply evidence-based impact methods for physiotherapy in cases related to impairments of the central and peripheral nervous system. Additionally, the student has developed a research-oriented approach to work and is able to critically assess the successfulness of his/her actions.
• is able to act independently, as well as participate in multiprofessional cooperation in different types of teams.

Content

Assessment of the functioning of a neurological client and the scope of rehabilitation. The ability of physiotherapy to affect neurological and cognitive symptoms and psychomotor changes e.g. problems related to tonus, coordination, attention, communication and memory, which are caused by disorders to different parts of the nervous system. The special characteristics of physiotherapy for child and adult clients with neurological disorders. (Premature babies, cerebral palsy and attention deficits, ADHD, children with Spina Bifida, neuromuscular diseases and autism. Stroke, brain injury, Parkinson’s Disease, MS and spinal cord injury patients, as well as patients with neuropathy or an injury to the peripheral nervous system.)

Materials

Carr & Sheperd. Neurological Rehabilitation. Optimizing Motor Performance. 2011Jehkonen,M.ym..Kliininen neuropsykologia.2015.Pountney,T.Physiotherapy for Children. 2007.Stokes, M. Physical Management in Neurological rehabilitation.2011Tecklin. Pediatric Physical Therapy.2015.

Completion alternatives

Face-to-face learning: o Active participation in contact teaching (dialogue training sessions, lab exercises), participation in the work of education field specific teams 4op independent study, Case assignments and projects, portfolio/exam 4crDistance learning: o Active participation in contact teaching (lab exercises) 3cr o independent study and e-learning tasks Portfolio/exam 6cr

Student workload

243h

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Excellent (5) She has actively participated in team work and taken responsibility for learning. The student has extremely broad knowledge and set of skills in evaluation and Physiotherapy in Nervous system Impairments, She / He is able to give reasons for actions and creates solutions together with other course participants. Hes/hers written assignments demonstrate the ability to describe and give reasons for the topic area’s phenomena through critical thinking and the diverse and proper use of evidence-based sources. He/she has followed the JAMK reporting instructions for written assignments.
Very good (4) He/she has actively participated in team work and taken responsibility for learning. He/she has a broad knowledge and set of skills in evaluation and Physiotherapy in Nervous system Impairments and She / He is able to give reasons for actions and creates solutions together with other course participants. The student’s written assignments demonstrate the ability to describe and give reasons for the topic area’s phenomena through critical thinking and the diverse and proper use of evidence-based sources. He/she has followed the JAMK reporting instructions for written assignments.
Good (3) The student has actively participated in team work and taken responsibility for learning. He/she has good knowledge and skills in evaluation and Physiotherapy in Nervous system Impairments and She / He is able to give reasons for actions and creates solutions together with other course participants. The student’s written assignments demonstrate the ability to describe and give reasons for the topic area’s phenomena through thinking and the diverse and proper use of evidence-based sources. He/she has followed the JAMK reporting instructions for written assignments.
Satisfactory (2) The student has participated in team work and taken responsibility for learning.He/she has satisfactory knowledge and skills in evaluation and Physiotherapy in Nervous system Impairments and She / He is able to give reasons for actions and tries to create new solutions together with other course participants. The student’s written assignments demonstrate the ability to describe and give reasons for the topic area’s phenomena through thinking and the proper use of evidence-based sources. He/she has followed the JAMK reporting instructions for written assignments.

Below average (1) She 7 He has participated in team work and taken responsibility for learning. She/ he has subpar knowledge and skills in evaluation and Physiotherapy in Nervous system Impairments and attempts to give reasons for actions and create new solutions together with other course participants. The student’s written assignments demonstrate the ability to describe and give reasons for the topic area’s phenomena through thinking and the use of sources. He/she has followed the JAMK reporting instructions for written assignments.

Qualifications

Therapeutic exercises and ability to instruct exercise groups. Physical therapy for functional impairments of metabolism, the respiratory system and circulatory system, as well as a Wellness technology and environment planning.