PAIN MANAGEMENT IN PHYSIOTHERAPY

Course Description

The aim of this course is to explain the pain theories, to teach the patient assessment based on the theories and the different physiotherapy approaches, to provide information about the multidisciplinary approaches, to explain the relation between the algology and physiotherapy. At the end of this course student can explains the pain theories, assess the patient according to pain theories, explains the physiotherapy approaches on specific pain theories, the multidisplinary approaches on pain and the algology, lists the relations between the algology and physiotherapy, applies the learned physiotherapy approaches on patients with pain. The main subjects are description on pain, pain theories, evaluations the patients with pain, approaching the patients with pain, the physiotherapy approaches on pain, physiotherapy in algology.

PAIN MANAGEMENT IN PHYSIOTHERAPY

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Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Explain the neurophysiology and mechanisms of pain SOLO 4
2. L02 Critically evaluate pain assessment tools and outcome measures SOLO 5
3. L03 Apply evidence-based physiotherapy interventions in pain management SOLO 4
4. L04 Integrate the biopsychosocial model into clinical decision-making SOLO 4

Program Outcomes

1. Monitors conceptual and clinical scientific developments in core measurement, assessment, and treatment techniques specific to physiotherapy and rehabilitation; applies the advanced and systematic knowledge gained in professional and academic work.
2. Uses theoretical and practical concepts and principles of physiotherapy and rehabilitation to critically evaluate and integrate information from other disciplines, generate new knowledge, and develop problem-solving and clinical decision-making abilities.
3. Designs research plans and participates in projects; selects appropriate statistical methods for their studies, interprets results, prepares reports, and presents findings at scientific meetings or publishes them.
4. Independently conducts specialized practices and research in physiotherapy and rehabilitation in accordance with ethical principles; contributes professional knowledge and skills responsibly within team-based work.
5. Identifies personal learning needs and goals, pursues lifelong learning, and contributes to quality improvement, professional training, and outreach programs.
6. Contributes to public health and health policy; raises awareness among individuals, families, and communities about educational, preventive, and rehabilitative approaches.
7. Uses at least one foreign language included in the European Language Portfolio to communicate effectively in both spoken and written form at an international professional and academic level.

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