Pain and Treatment of PainLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: AH00CA30
Credits
5 op
Teaching language
- Finnish
Objective
The student is able to
- classify pain and explain the phenomenon of pain and the system of pain
- assess pain while considering the physiological and psychosocial dimension and the healing process of the tissue in their clinical decision-making
- utilize drug-free pain relief methods and know the principles of pharmacotherapy for pain
- use electrotherapy treatments appropriately and safely as well as assess the effectiveness of the treatment
Enrollment
06.05.2024 - 30.08.2024
Timing
12.08.2024 - 29.11.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
80 % Contact teaching, 20 % Distance learning
Unit
Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)
Campus
- Lappeenranta Campus
- Lahti Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 80
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Anu Kaksonen
- Sanna Spets
- Jaakko Monto
Scheduling groups
- Harjoitus R 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Harjoitus R 2 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Näyttö 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Näyttö 2 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Info (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Verkkotapaaminen (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Harjoitukset (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
HLTIFYS23S
-
HLPRFYS23S
Small groups
- Practice R 1
- Practice R 2
- 1
- 2
- Info 1
- Online lecture 1
- Practice 1
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- classify pain and explain the phenomenon of pain and the system of pain
- assess pain while considering the physiological and psychosocial dimension and the healing process of the tissue in their clinical decision-making
- utilize drug-free pain relief methods and know the principles of pharmacotherapy for pain
- use electrotherapy treatments appropriately and safely as well as assess the effectiveness of the treatment
Implementation and methods of teaching
Contact lessons online and on campus, online lectures and working independently and in groups. Exercises in contact classes and also individual and group assignments. The course utilizes flipped learning, where theory is studied independently and knowledge is applied and practiced in lessons.
You need the book Ammattilaisen kipukirja / Professional pain book. (Luomajoki 2020) for active use. The book is also available as an e-book at LAB-Primo.
The course begins with an advance assignment in Oppiportti and Moodle in week 32.
Timing and attendance
In practical classes 100% attendance is needeed. The course is closely related to the Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy and Therapeutic Training (7 ECTS) course.
EXAM in week 42-45.
The practical demonstration test of electrotherapy is carried out in week 47 in Lappeenranta and in week 48 in Lahti.
Learning material and recommended literature
1. Luomajoki, H. 2020. Professional pain book. VK-Kustannus Oy. Also available as an e-book. in LAB-Primo
2. Tarnanen, S. & Holopainen, R. 2022. Exercise and musculoskeletal health. VK-Kustannus Oy. Also available as an e-book at LAB-Primo
3. Pain management online course of the Oppiportti database via LAB Primo
4. Study material in Moodle, current research articles
5. Kauranen, K. 2017 or 2021. Physiotherapist's handbook. 2017 edition: part 7, 2021 edition part 9: Physical treatments in the treatment of pain, Sanoma Pro
6. Pain Effective Treatment recommendation 2017 (online source)
7. Pain Management platform Terveyskylä (online source)
Additional literature:
1. Kalso, E. et al. 2018. Pain. Duodecim. Oppiportti database via LAB Primo
Alternative completion methods
AHOT-application and compensatory studies: information Anu Kaksonen
Exam retakes
The student passes the pain medication task in Moodle independently, supported by the assigned material.
The theory part is tested in EXAM, where the performance is also repeated according to the degree rules. If needeed the practical demonstration test of electrotherapy is agreed together with the student.
Learning environment
Network, therapy class, gym.
Student time use and work load
The student's total workload is 5 ECTS x 27 h = 135 h. (contact teaching online or on campus 50h and independent work 85h)
The course includes an advance assignment, lectures and teaching discussions in Zoom, online lectures, mandatory practice sessions and assignments, a painmediaction task in Moodle, the practical demonstration test of electrotherapy and an individual theory exam in EXAM (115 min, with a certificate entitling to additional time 175 min)
Contents
Pain phenomena, pain classification and mechanisms, pain system
Pain experience and biopsychosociality
Pain assessment methods
Consideration of pain experience and tissue damage in physiotherapy
Pain and therapeutic exercise
Neurodynamics in pain management
Utilization of drug-free pain management methods
Basics and safety factors of electrotherapy (TNS, IF).
Basics of medical treatment of pain
Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.
Anatomy of the musculoskeletal system 5 ECTS, Assessment and manual therapy of soft tissues 5 ECTS
Assessment scale
1-5
Failed (0)
The student does not reach competence level 1 or does not participate in the exercises on the campuses.
Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)
- The student recognises of the basics of the pain phenomenon.
- Under guidance, the student can classify pain and understand the pain system, but using them in the implementation of therapy requires guidance.
- The student understands the basics of biopsychosociality in the encounter and therapy of a person experiencing pain and knows how to use assessment methods that describe different areas.
- The student knows how to use the drug-free pain management methods of the course in a guided way, taking safety into account.
- The student recognises the basics of medical treatment of pain.
Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)
- The student recognises of the basic aspects of the pain phenomenon and their connections to the ability to function.
- The student knows how to use pain classification and the pain system in the planning and implementation of therapy with the help of clinical reasoning.
- The student understands biopsychosociality in the encounter and therapy of a person experiencing pain and knows how to use evaluation methods that describe different areas.
- The student knows how to use the study course's drug-free pain management methods sparingly, taking safety into account.
- The student knows the basics of medical treatment of pain.
Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)
- The student's activity shows a holistic recognition of the pain phenomenon and its connection to functional ability.
- The student knows how to make extensive use of pain classification and the pain system in the planning and implementation of therapy with the help of clinical reasoning.
- The student has a comprehensive understanding of biopsychosociality in the encounter and therapy of a person experiencing pain and knows how to make good use of assessment methods that describe different areas.
- The student knows how to use the drug-free pain management methods of the study course in a high-quality way, taking into account safety and individuality.
- The student knows the basics of medical treatment of pain.
Enrollment
20.11.2023 - 05.01.2024
Timing
15.01.2024 - 31.05.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
3 op
Mode of delivery
40 % Contact teaching, 60 % Distance learning
Unit
Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)
Campus
- Lappeenranta Campus
- E-campus
- Lahti Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 80
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Anu Kaksonen
- Sanna Spets
- Jaakko Monto
Scheduling groups
- Harjoitus R1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Harjoitus R2 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Verkkoluento (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
HLPRFYS23KM
-
HLTIFYS23KM
Small groups
- Practice R1
- Practice R2
- Online lecture
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- classify pain and explain the phenomenon of pain and the system of pain
- assess pain while considering the physiological and psychosocial dimension and the healing process of the tissue in their clinical decision-making
- utilize drug-free pain relief methods and know the principles of pharmacotherapy for pain
- use electrotherapy treatments appropriately and safely as well as assess the effectiveness of the treatment
Assessment scale
1-5
Enrollment
15.05.2023 - 01.09.2023
Timing
09.10.2023 - 15.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
80 % Contact teaching, 20 % Distance learning
Unit
Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)
Campus
- Lappeenranta Campus
- E-campus
- Lahti Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
10 - 70
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Anu Kaksonen
- Sanna Spets
- Jaakko Monto
Scheduling groups
- Harjoitukset (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Harjoitus R 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Harjoitus R 2 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Näyttö 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Näyttö 2 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Verkkoluento (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
HLTIFYS22S
-
HLPRFYS22S
Small groups
- Harjoitukset
- Harjoitus R 1
- Harjoitus R 2
- Näyttö 1
- Näyttö 2
- Verkkoluento
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- classify pain and explain the phenomenon of pain and the system of pain
- assess pain while considering the physiological and psychosocial dimension and the healing process of the tissue in their clinical decision-making
- utilize drug-free pain relief methods and know the principles of pharmacotherapy for pain
- use electrotherapy treatments appropriately and safely as well as assess the effectiveness of the treatment
Implementation and methods of teaching
Contact lessons online and on campus, online lectures and working independently and in groups. Exercises in contact classes and also individual and group assignments. The course utilizes flipped learning, where theory is studied independently and knowledge is applied and practiced in lessons.
You need the book Ammattilaisen kipukirja / Professional pain book. (Luomajoki 2020) for active use. The book is also available as an e-book at LAB-Primo.
The course begins with an advance assignment in Oppiportti and Moodle in week 39.
Timing and attendance
In practical classes 100% attendance is needeed. The course is closely related to the Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy and Therapeutic Training (7 ECTS) course.
The practical demonstration test of electrotherapy is carried out in week 50.
Learning material and recommended literature
1. Luomajoki, H. 2020. Professional pain book. VK-Kustannus Oy. Also available as an e-book. in LAB-Primo
2. Tarnanen, S. & Holopainen, R. 2022. Exercise and musculoskeletal health. VK-Kustannus Oy. Also available as an e-book at LAB-Primo
3. Pain management online course of the Oppiportti database via LAB Primo
4. Study material in Moodle, current research articles
5. Kauranen, K. 2017 or 2021. Physiotherapist's handbook. 2017 edition: part 7, 2021 edition part 9: Physical treatments in the treatment of pain, Sanoma Pro
6. Pain Effective Treatment recommendation 2017 (online source)
7. Pain Management platform Terveyskylä (online source)
Additional literature:
1. Kalso, E. et al. 2018. Pain. Duodecim. Oppiportti database via LAB Primo
Exam retakes
The student passes the pain medication task in Moodle independently, supported by the assigned material.
The theory part is tested in EXAM, where the performance is also repeated according to the degree rules. If needeed the practical demonstration test of electrotherapy is agreed together with the student.
Learning environment
Network, therapy class, gym.
Student time use and work load
The student's total workload is 5 ECTS x 27 h = 135 h. (contact teaching online or on campus 50h and independent work 85h)
The study course includes an advance assignment, lectures and teaching discussions in Zoom, online lectures, mandatory practice lessons and assignments, a painkiller assignment in Moodle, the practical demonstration test of electrotherapy, and an individual theory exam in EXAM (115 minutes).
Contents
Pain phenomena, pain classification and mechanisms, pain system
Pain experience and biopsychosociality
Pain assessment methods
Consideration of pain experience and tissue damage in physiotherapy
Pain and therapeutic exercise
Neurodynamics in pain management
Utilization of drug-free pain management methods
Basics and safety factors of electrotherapy (TNS, IF).
Basics of medical treatment of pain
Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.
Anatomy of the musculoskeletal system 5 ECTS, Assessment and manual therapy of soft tissues 5 ECTS
Assessment scale
1-5
Failed (0)
The student does not reach competence level 1 or does not participate in the exercises on the campuses.
Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)
- The student recognises of the basics of the pain phenomenon.
- Under guidance, the student can classify pain and understand the pain system, but using them in the implementation of therapy requires guidance.
- The student understands the basics of biopsychosociality in the encounter and therapy of a person experiencing pain and knows how to use assessment methods that describe different areas.
- The student knows how to use the drug-free pain management methods of the course in a guided way, taking safety into account.
- The student recognises the basics of medical treatment of pain.
Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)
The student recognises of the basic aspects of the pain phenomenon and their connections to the ability to function.
- The student knows how to use pain classification and the pain system in the planning and implementation of therapy with the help of clinical reasoning.
- The student understands biopsychosociality in the encounter and therapy of a person experiencing pain and knows how to use evaluation methods that describe different areas.
- The student knows how to use the study course's drug-free pain management methods sparingly, taking safety into account.
- The student knows the basics of medical treatment of pain.
Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)
- The student's activity shows a holistic recognition of the pain phenomenon and its connection to functional ability.
- The student knows how to make extensive use of pain classification and the pain system in the planning and implementation of therapy with the help of clinical reasoning.
- The student has a comprehensive understanding of biopsychosociality in the encounter and therapy of a person experiencing pain and knows how to make good use of assessment methods that describe different areas.
- The student knows how to use the drug-free pain management methods of the study course in a high-quality way, taking into account safety and individuality.
- The student knows the basics of medical treatment of pain.
Enrollment
21.11.2022 - 08.01.2023
Timing
02.01.2023 - 12.05.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
3 op
Mode of delivery
40 % Contact teaching, 60 % Distance learning
Unit
Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)
Campus
- Lappeenranta Campus
- E-campus
- Lahti Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
10 - 80
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Anu Kaksonen
- Sanna Spets
- Jaakko Monto
Groups
-
HLPRFYS22KM
-
HLTIFYS22KM
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- classify pain and explain the phenomenon of pain and the system of pain
- assess pain while considering the physiological and psychosocial dimension and the healing process of the tissue in their clinical decision-making
- utilize drug-free pain relief methods and know the principles of pharmacotherapy for pain
- use electrotherapy treatments appropriately and safely as well as assess the effectiveness of the treatment
Assessment scale
1-5
Enrollment
01.07.2022 - 04.09.2022
Timing
22.08.2022 - 02.12.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
2 op
Mode of delivery
60 % Contact teaching, 40 % Distance learning
Unit
Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)
Campus
- Lappeenranta Campus
- Lahti Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 80
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Anu Kaksonen
- Hanna Laine
- Sanna Spets
- Jaakko Monto
Scheduling groups
- Harjoitukset (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Harjoitus R 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Harjoitus R 2 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Verkkoluento (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Näyttö 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Näyttö 2 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
HLPRFYS21S
-
HLTIFYS21S
Small groups
- Harjoitukset
- Harjoitus R 1
- Harjoitus R 2
- Verkkoluento
- Näyttö 1
- Näyttö 2
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- classify pain and explain the phenomenon of pain and the system of pain
- assess pain while considering the physiological and psychosocial dimension and the healing process of the tissue in their clinical decision-making
- utilize drug-free pain relief methods and know the principles of pharmacotherapy for pain
- use electrotherapy treatments appropriately and safely as well as assess the effectiveness of the treatment
Assessment scale
1-5
Enrollment
19.11.2021 - 09.01.2022
Timing
14.03.2022 - 25.05.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)
Campus
Lahti Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Hanna Laine
- Jaakko Monto
Scheduling groups
- Kurssin aloitusInfo (Size: 1. Open UAS: 0.)
- Harjoitukset 1 (Size: 1. Open UAS: 0.)
- Harjoitukset 2 (Size: 1. Open UAS: 0.)
- Elektroterapian näyttökoe (Size: 1. Open UAS: 0.)
- Anun Verkkoluento (Size: 30. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
HLTIFYS21KM
Small groups
- Info
- Harjoitukset 1
- Harjoitukset 2
- Näyttö 1
- Verkkoluento 1
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- classify pain and explain the phenomenon of pain and the system of pain
- assess pain while considering the physiological and psychosocial dimension and the healing process of the tissue in their clinical decision-making
- utilize drug-free pain relief methods and know the principles of pharmacotherapy for pain
- use electrotherapy treatments appropriately and safely as well as assess the effectiveness of the treatment
Assessment scale
1-5
Enrollment
19.11.2021 - 09.01.2022
Timing
10.01.2022 - 31.03.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
2 op
Mode of delivery
60 % Contact teaching, 40 % Distance learning
Unit
Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)
Campus
Lappeenranta Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
10 - 40
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Sanna Spets
Scheduling groups
- Verkkoluento (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Näyttö 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Näyttö 2 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Harjoitukset (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Harjoitus R 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Harjoitus R 2 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
HLPRFYS21K
Small groups
- Verkkoluento
- Näyttö 1
- Näyttö 2
- Harjoitukset
- Harjoitus R 1
- Harjoitus R 2
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- classify pain and explain the phenomenon of pain and the system of pain
- assess pain while considering the physiological and psychosocial dimension and the healing process of the tissue in their clinical decision-making
- utilize drug-free pain relief methods and know the principles of pharmacotherapy for pain
- use electrotherapy treatments appropriately and safely as well as assess the effectiveness of the treatment
Assessment scale
1-5