Learn more about musculoskeletal indications

Differentiation in professional areas within physiotherapy is important. This minor supports you in learning more about musculoskeletal indications, to which you can link the specializations Manual Therapist and Sports Physical Therapist. In addition, this minor will give you extensive experience with research skills.

Course content

Manual therapeutic and sports physiotherapy diagnostics and treatment are central to this minor. In the first part, you will learn everything about connective tissue structure and tissue repair. You will be introduced to manual mobilization skills, such as three-dimensional arthrogenic mobilizations. Part two focuses on exercise physiology and training theory. These topics are more related to sports physiotherapy. During skills classes, you will make the transition from theory to practice: strength, fitness, and coordination training with a build-up to sport-specific exercises.

You will spend a significant part of the minor on research skills. Among other things, you will learn how to draw up a research plan. You will work on your research skills by studying literature on scientific research, attending lectures, conducting pilot studies, and writing reports. You will also work with SPSS.

Target group

To participate in this minor, you must be a full-time physiotherapy student. You must have passed your propaedeutic exam in physiotherapy.

Course structure

The program consists of lectures, study groups, practical lessons, and self-study. The teaching units are organized into two consecutive quarters, namely Quarter 3 and Quarter 4. The teaching methods used are a mix of frontal teaching, interactive teaching, presentations, discussions and intervision.

Activities
During the minor, you will be introduced to the competencies of ‘screening, diagnosing, and physiotherapeutic intervention’ within the role of care provider. The competency of ‘research’ is addressed within the role of professional developer. All these competencies build on what you learn in the regular program. In addition to the contact hours, you can expect to spend a large number of hours on self-study and skills training (practice).

Assessment methods

We assess your skills in the following manner:

• Theory test: mobilization (manual therapy)
• Performance assessment: mobilization (manual therapy)
• Reports: mobilization (manual therapy) and training (sports physiotherapy)
• Theory test: training (sports physiotherapy)
• Performance assessment: training (sports physiotherapy)
• Report: Professional developer (Research)

How do I apply?
The application process regarding the Kies op Maat minor at Saxion is a bit different than described at www.kiesopmaat.nl

How does it work?
Step 1: Download the learning agreement from the Kies op Maat website and let it sign by a member of the exam commission at your own educational institution ánd sign the document yourself.
Step 2: go to https://sis.saxion.nl/account# and fill in your personal data
Step 3: you will receive an automatic generated email from IAM including your username and password
Step 4: go the https://sis.saxion.nl, log on with your username and password which you have received from IAM and apply!
Step 5: After this we can process your application for a Kies op Maat minor at Saxion

Please note : in 'Upload documents' you are requested to upload some documents. The following documents we need:

• A copy of your valid passport or ID-card. No driving license!
• A copy of your propaedeutic diploma or a printout from the DUO diploma register. In case you do not have the propaedeutic diploma yet, we would like to receive an official statement from your educational institution in which they state that you will receive the propaedeutic diploma before the start of the minor
• Learning agreement, page 1, 2 and 3 (signed by a member of the exam commission of your own education institution and student)
• Original Proof of Payment for the study year 2025-2026. You can request this proof from your educational institution, also if you pay in instalments. Your educational institution will email the Proof of Payment to Saxion.
  Deadline for handing in the original Proof of Payment is 2 weeks before the start of the minor.

If you have further questions, please let us know. You can contact Saxion Student Registration, 088 – 019 3000.