Knowledge

The student...

is familiar with conceptual models and the way of working and thinking within osteopathy
knows the principle of clinical reasoning in osteopathy
can explain the functional anatomy and biomechanics of the regions
can account for functional evaluations, orthopedic and osteopathic examination methods for the regions
has knowledge of pain and orthopedic conditions in the regions
has knowledge of various indications and contraindications related to the use of osteopathic techniques

Skills

The student...

can identify anatomical structures on the human body using palpation
can perform and interpret results of functional-, clinical-, and osteopathic examination of the regions
can differentiate between different conditions, justify a differential diagnoses and know when the patient should be referred further
can apply and adapt osteopathic treatment techniques to different patients

General competence

The student...

can plan and conduct an assessment and treatment of a patient with pain in the regions
can relate critically to the results from an examination and to treatment effects
can work knowledge-based and be able to reflect critically on their own professional practice

Subject description OST105

Osteopathy and the lower extremities