Course: Physiotherapeutic Care: Upper Extremity and Spine theory credits: 6

Course code
FYVP18FTBWT
Name
Physiotherapeutic Care: Upper Extremity and Spine theory
Study year
2022-2023
ECTS credits
6
Language
Dutch, with parts in English
Coordinator
H.A. Kranenburg
Modes of delivery
  • Lecture
  • Teaching method 1
Assessments
  • Pt-care: Upper Extremity & Spine theory - Computer, organised by STAD examinations

Learning outcomes

1CD-FH. 1. The student can explain to one of his peers which essential questions must be asked to the client during a DTF screening.
1CD-FH. 20. The student can independently set up a physiotherapeutic assessment plan for a client with a simple musculoskeletal problem, based on casuistry descriptions.
1CD-FH. 162. The student can independently set up a treatment plan for a client with a simple musculoskeletal problem, based on casuistry descriptions.
1CD-FH. 257. The student can independently set up a care-related prevention plan for a client with a simple musculoskeletal problem, based on casuistry descriptions.
INT 1CD-E/FH 1: The student can justify the choices he/she makes in terms of physiotherapy using specialist literature written in English in consultation with a fellow student in a learning context.

Content

Musculoskeletal conditions of the upper extremity and the cervical spine are very common problems in the daily practice of physiotherapy. During this course the student must be able to show having sufficient anatomical (including living anatomy), medical-biological, behavioural-communicative and physiotherapeutic knowledge related to the upper extremity and the cervical spine. The student should be able to apply this knowledge to patients with musculoskeletal problems of the upper extremity and the cervical spine, for purposes of physiotherapeutic assessment and treatment.

Included in programme(s)

School(s)

  • School of Health Care Studies