FT-2-084 (0) - The Bascis of Movement Theory and Assesment of Functional Ability

• Physiotherapy 2021 - Human movement - basic studies
• Physiotherapy 2022 - Human movement - basic studies
• Physiotherapy 2023 - Human movement - basic studies

• 2 (2023-10-23 to 2023-12-31)
• 3 (2024-01-01 to 2024-03-17)

Swedish

Compulsory

First

1

10 cr

In this study unit, the following competencies are
in focus:
- Learning and communicative and social skills
(general)
- Physiotherapeutic examination and assessment
competence
(profession-specific)
- Supervision competence (profession-specific)

Once you have completed the study unit you will:
Understand the significance of the assessment and
show the ability to critically evaluate movement,
activity and function and its connection to human
health and functional ability. (Knowledge, Skill)
Have a willingness to take action to use and
account for different assessment instruments and
methods in physiotherapy based on good practice
and to be able to critically analyze the results.
(Skill, Attitude)
Be able to define the central concepts in exercise
physiology and exercise and understand their
relevance to physical activity and therapeutic
exercise and can evaluate its effect in an
applicable purpose with regard to humans.
(Knowledge, Skill, Attitude)
Be able to approach a client professionally and
consider the basic ethical principles (Skill,
Attitude)
Be able to apply physiotherapeutic soft tissue
treatments. (Skill)

Theoretical foundations for physiotherapeutic
assessment.
Theoretical foundations and practical application
regarding measurement of joint mobility, testing
of muscle strength and execution of soft tissue
treatment.
Practical exercises to analyze posture and normal
gait.
Theoretical foundations, application and
assessment linked to physical performance and
activity.

Magee, David J. 2014. Ortopedic physical
assessment. St.Louis, Missouri: Elsevier. ISBN
978-1-4557-0977-9

Clarkson H.M. & Gilewich G.B. Joint Range Motion
and Manual
Muscle Strength. ISBN 0-683-01711-X

• Lectures - 30 hours
• Individual- and group instruction - 40 hours
• Practical exercises - 80 hours
• Individual studies - 100 hours
• Internet-based studies - 20 hours

• Total workload of the course: 270 hours
• Of which autonomous studies: 270 hours
• Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours

Participation in tuition

• Exams (written-, oral-, home-)
• Demonstrations and proficiency exams
• simulation

To pass the course the student should pass the
following examinations:
Examination 1 theoretical exam
Examination 2 practical skills exam

• Jeglinsky-Kankainen Ira
• Jungell Jacob
• Ring Joachim
• von Smitten-Stubb Karin

Ring Joachim

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No limit (32 students enrolled)

Until date 2023-07-31

2023-10-09 to 2023-11-05

• 2023-02-01 - Exams
• Date will be announced later - Demonstrations and presentations
• Date will be announced later - Other assignments