Study Guide
Study Guide
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Curricula starting in 2022 and earlier
Savonia's new Study Guide (curriculum starting in 2023 and after) can be found here.
| Basis of Education | Competence Standards | Structure of Studies | Development of Expertise | Methods and implementation | Course Table |
Course Description
| Code | 4 TSFPUR1 |
| Name | Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD) and Treatment Methods |
| Credits | 5 ects |
| Objectives | The student • assesses pain and its classification according to its pathogenesis • examines temporomandibular disorders and draws conclusions from the results • uses physiotherapeutic and cognitive treatment methods for temporomandibular disorders • is familiar with the pain management methods for temporomandibular disorders (laser therapy, ultrasound, acupuncture etc.) • provide self-care counselling for patients with temporomandibular disorders |
| Content | Pain, pain assessment and treatment methods. Examining temporomandibular disorders. Mobilisation exercises, physiotherapeutic and cognitive treatment methods. Self-care counselling for patients with temporomandibular disorders. |
| Requirements | Active participation in contact lessons, completion of learning assignments and skills workshop exercises (attendance required). |
| Grading Scale | Passed (S) - 0 |
| Course material | To be announced at the beginning of the course. |
| Prerequisites | Professional studies (physiotherapy students) All studies of five previous semesters must be completed.(dental hygiene students) |
| Other Considerations | |
| Contact | Ruotsalainen Anna-Leena, Sirviö Kaarina |
We reserve the right to make changes to the curriculum due to the need to update the content being studied.