Musculoskeletal physiotherapy

Physiotherapy may be divided into a number of subdisciplines. This minor is all about musculoskeletal indications, with manual therapy and sports physiotherapy as related specialisations.

Course content

The minor deals with manual therapeutic and sports physiotherapeutic diagnostics and treatment. The emphasis in the first part will be on the subjects of the build-up of connective tissue and tissue recovery. These are linked to the teaching of manual mobilisation skills, such as 3-dimensional arthrogenic mobilisations. The second part of the minor deals with exertion physiology and the study of training, which focus more on sports physiotherapy. During the minor, the themes of communication and influencing behaviour will also be discussed. In addition to the education above with regard to manual therapy and sports physiotherapy, an important part concerns research skills. This means that the student learns to write a research report.

Target group

The minor is intended for full-time students of physiotherapy. Teaching modules are planned every six months, on different days of the week, depending on the availability of (both in-house and visiting) lecturers.

Course structure

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.

Assessment methods

• Theory test: mobilization (manuele th.)
• Performance test: mobilization (manuele th.)
• Report: mobilization (manuele th.) and training (sportsphysio.)
• Theory test: training (sportsphysio.)
• Performance test: training (sportsphysio.) Report: 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 (available from June). 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.