Prerequisites for Module
Successful completion of all Level 1, semester 1 modules.
Corequisite Modules
None.
Precluded Modules
None.
Aims of Module
The aim of this module is to enable the students to perform assessments using appropriate testing and measurement techniques and analysis of movement. To develop skills in interpreting the assessments, plan and demonstrate appropriate treatments, including manual therapy, education, exercise therapy and electrotherapy.
Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
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Perform basic subjective and objective examination of simple musculoskeletal conditions and record these.
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Perform objective examination of the peripheral joint.
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Analyse findings to produce problem lists, plans and treatment goals in relation to pathological conditions.
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Safely and effectively apply basic exercise therapies, manual therapies and electrotherapy treatments.
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Apply appropriate educational theory to patient education advice.
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Indicative Module Content
Introduction to assessment techniques to include subjective and objective examination of the peripheral joints. Awareness of special tests and function. Students will also discuss issues concerning equity, diversity and ethnicity in the clinical setting. Functional activities - baseline exercise testing IRM/IORM and progressions. Introduction to accessory movements, normal therapy techniques, exercise therapy and electrotherapy. Group exercise principles, practice exercise training. Clinical reasoning and documentation skills in POMR format. Detailed treatment plans and progressions. Biomechanics and gait analysis, tissue loading. Acquisition of practical skills and motor learning. Principles of feedback. Communication skills. Patient education and advice. Relationship between examination and musculoskeletal pathology.
| Indicative Student Workload
Contact Hours
| Full Time | Lectures
| 15 | Tutorials
| 13 | Practicals
| 82 |
Directed Study
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| 90 |
Private Study
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| 100 |
Mode of Delivery
Lectures, tutorials, practicals, worksheets.
Assessment Plan
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Learning Outcomes Assessed
| | Component 1 | 1,2,3,4
| | Component 2 | 5
| | Component 3 | 1,2,3,4,5
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Component 1- Coursework
Component 3 - A minimum of 80% attendance is required in order to pass this module
Component 2 -Portfolio of professional skills, which must be passed in order to achieve a pass for the module.
Indicative Bibliography
| 1. | CLARKSON, H. M., 2000. Musculoskeletal assessment - joint range of motion and manual muscle strength. 2nd ed. Williams & Wilkins.
| | 2. | HOLLIS, M. & FLETCHER COOK, P., 1999. Practical Exercise Therapy. 4th ed. Blackwell Science.
| | 3. | KITCHEN, S. Electrotherapy evidence based practice. 11th ed. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone.
| | 4. | PRYOR, J.A. & AMMANI PRASAD, S., 20020. Physiotherapy for respiratory and cardiac problems, adults and paediatrics.) 3rd ed. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone.
| | 5. | HOLEY, E. & COOK, E., 1997. Therapeutic massage. London: W B Saunders.
| | 6. | HOLLIS, M., 1997 Massage for therapists. 2nd ed.
Oxford: Blackwell Sciences.
| | 7. | MAGEE, D., 2002. Orthopaedic physical assessment. 4th ed. Philidelphia: Saunders.
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