The course is included in these curricula and study modules
- Physiotherapy 2005 - Clinical physiotherapy
- Physiotherapy 2006 - Clinical physiotherapy
- Physiotherapy 2007 - Clinical physiotherapy
- Physiotherapy 2008 - Rehabilitative phyosiotherapy
- Physiotherapy 2009 - Rehabilitative phyosiotherapy
- Physiotherapy 2010 - Rehabilitative phyosiotherapy
- Physiotherapy 2011 - Rehabilitative phyosiotherapy
Level/category
Teaching language
Swedish
Type of course
Compulsory
Recommended year of study
2
Total number of ECTS
5 cr
Competency aims
The aim of the course is to give the students knowledge to choose appropriate physiotherapeutic methods and give them skills to apply them.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course the student is expected to be able to know and understand the effects of the physiotherapeutic methods and based on the assessment choose and utilize the methods.
Course contents
- Proprioceptive neuromuscular inhibition and facilitation
- Massage
- Manual mobilization of the joints
- Muscle stretching
Prerequisites and co-requisites
Anatomy, physiology and biomechanics
Physiotherapeutic assessment
Previous course names
Physiotherapy Methods
Recommended or required reading
Adler,S. Beckers,D. Buck, M.2008. PNF in Practice, an illustrated guide,Springer, Germany.ISBN-13 978-3-540-73901-2
Kaltenborn, F. Manual Mobilization of the Joints,Volume I The Extremities %th Edition Olaf Norlis Bokhandel, Oslo
Holey E, Cook E. 2004. Evidence-based Therapeutic Massage. A Practical Guide for Therapists. ISBN 0443072302
Arponen R, Airaksinen O.2006. Massage för hela människan.WSOY.ISBN 952-13-2733-2.
Ylinen J, Cash M, Hämäläinen H. 1999. Urheiluhieronta. ISBN 952-90-6711-9.
Ylinen J.2002.Venytystekniikat I.
Lihas-jännesysteemi. ISBN 951-9209-02-6
Ylinen J. 2006. Venytysharjoittelu. ISBN 951-9209-03-4
Evjenth O., Hamberg J. 1980. Töjning av muskler. Varför och hur? Del I Extremiteterna. ISBN 91-85934-00-3
Evjenth O., Hamberg J. 1980. Töjning av muskler. Varför och hur? Del II Ryggraden. ISBN 91-85934-01-1
Evjenth O., Hamberg J. 1991. Autostretching. The Complete Manual of Specific Stretching. ISBN 91-85934-05-4
Study activities
- Lectures - 20 hours
- Individual- and group instruction - 70 hours
- Small-group work - 0 hours
- Individual studies - 43 hours
Workload
- Total workload of the course: 133 hours
- Of which autonomous studies: 133 hours
- Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours
Mode of Delivery
Participation in tuition
Assessment methods
- Exams (written-, oral-, home-)
- Demonstrations and proficiency exams
Teacher
- Kokko Anne
- Kukkonen Göta
- Ring Joachim
- Sievers Hannele
Examiner
Kukkonen Göta
Home page of the course
Group size
No limit
Assignments valid until
Until further notice
The timetable of the course
Se tidtabell i ARBS
Assessment methods
- 2012-11-16 - Exams
- Date will be announced later - Demonstrations and presentations