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Musculoskeletal

  • Degree

    Exchange

  • Start date

    February

  • Location

    Enschede

  • Duration

    5 Months

Physiotherapy may be divided into a number of subdisciplines. This course is all about musculoskeletal indications, with manual therapy and sports physiotherapy as related specialisations. The course is all about manual therapeutic and sports physiotherapeutic diagnostics and treatment.

This is an exchange programme from the School of Health.
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Start of the course

The emphasis in the first part of the course is on the build-up of connective tissue and tissue recovery. This is linked to the teaching of manual mobilisation skills, such as three-dimensional arthrogenic mobilisations.

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Expanding the knowledge

The second part of the course deals with exertion physiology and the study of training, where the focus lies more on sports physiotherapy. Communication and the issue of how to influence behaviour are also discussed.

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Course approach

In addition to coursework on manual therapy and sports physiotherapy, an important part of the minor is set aside for research skills. This means learning how to compile a research plan. The course consists of lectures, practical training and self-study. Lessons are given in two successive quarters, namely Q3 and Q4. They take the form of a mix of formal lectures, interactive sessions, presentations, group discussions, intercollegiate meetings, etc.

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Course content

Total:

30 ECTS

You will develop both screening, diagnostic and therapeutic competences from the perspective of a care provider, as well as research competences from the perspective of the development of the profession. In addition to attending regular lectures, you will be expected to spend a large amount of time on self-study assignments and on practical training exercises.

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Your student life in the city of Enschede

Drink a Grolsch beer at the old market square, go shopping at Van Heekplein, attend a game of soccer by the local soccer club or visit one of the 60 events that happen in Enschede yearly. Enschede is bubbling!
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