FT-2-082

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

Swedish

Compulsory

First

1

10 cr

Competence in learning (common)
Competence in physiotherapeutic examination and
evaluation (program specific)

At the end of the course the student is
expected to:

Be able to describe the structure of the human
body and Its function and name organs, skeletal
bones, joints and muscles in Swedish and in
medical terms.

Be able to locate and palpate anatomical
landmarks, skeletal bones and muscles in the
musculoskeletal system. Locate peripheral nerves
in the upper- and lower extremities.

Can describe and account for different functions
in organ systems and their interaction.

Can analyze normal human bodily functions of the
locomotor system and define pathophysiology and
its impact on humans.

Can describe and explain how muscle-, nerv- and
supporting tissue are related to movement and
functional ability.

Can account for basic biomechanical laws in
relation to the musculoskeletal system and be able
to systematically analyze motion and functioning.

Anatomy and physiology
Anatomy of the musculoskeletal system
Biomechanics

None

IF-2-001 (0) - Anatomy, Physiology and
Biomechanics
IF-2-002 (0) - Functional Anatomy

Any Atlas of Human Anatomy

Joseph E. Muscolino. 2015. The Muscle and Bone
Palpation Manual with Trigger Points, Referral
Patterns and Stretching. ISBN 9780323221962

Trew, M and Everett,T (2010): Human
movement. Sixth edition.

• Lectures - 55 hours
• Practical exercises - 10 hours
• Individual studies - 160 hours
• Internet-based studies - 45 hours

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

Multiform education

• Exams (written-, oral-, home-)
• Demonstrations and proficiency exams
• Essays, reports, productions and portfolio

To pass the course the student should pass the
following examinations:

Level test
Exam in anatomy and physiology
Exam 1 & 2 in musculoskeletal anatomy
Biomechanic workshop and palpation

• Hellstén Kati
• Tillman Ilse

Hellstén Kati

https://arcada.itslearning.com/ External link

No limit

Until date 2024-05-31

• 2023-10-02 - Exams
• 2023-12-19 - Demonstrations and presentations
• Date will be announced later - Reports and productions
• Date will be announced later - Other assignments