Prerequisites for Module
None, in addition to course entry requirements.
Corequisite Modules
None.
Precluded Modules
None.
Aims of Module
To enable the student to relate and apply basic knowledge of anatomy to human movement and function. To develop skills in handling, positioning, communication and professionalism.
Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
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Accurately and professionally palpate, where appropriate, bony landmarks, joint lines, and soft tissues.
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Be able to discuss biomechanical principles underpinning normal human movement and function.
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Perform safely and effectively limb handling, joint range of motion, muscle testing, and functional measurements.
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Demonstrate a range of professional behaviour and communication skills.
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Indicative Module Content
Palpation and surface marking: to include upper limbs, lower limbs and trunk; bony points, joint lines, course of main nerves, arteries, dermatomes, lungs, pleura, heart and pulses. Introduction to effective/comfortable handling and positioning of self and patient. Introduction to principles of goniometry and application to measurement of joint range or motion in upper limbs, lower limbs, and trunk. Muscle testing and application. Consent. Principles of passive movements of upper and lower limbs. Demonstration of normal active range of motion and awareness of the factors which limit motion. Functional and girth measurements (including chest expansion, quadriceps bulk, leg length).
| Observation and analysis of simple movements and functional activities. Definition of normal posture, observation and analysis of individual variations. Communication skills. Professionalism (behaviour, hygiene, uniform). Biomechanics and biomechanical properties of tissues in relation to human movement. Connective tissue - bone, ligaments and tendons and their response to loading and exercise. Skeletal muscle structure - mechanisms of contraction. Contractile and metabolic characteristics of different fibre types. Recruitment patterns in different activities. Introduction to massage and soft tissue mobilisation.
Indicative Student Workload
Contact Hours
| Full Time | Practical
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Directed Study
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| 50 |
Private Study
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| 50 |
Mode of Delivery
Practicals, on-line support material.
Assessment Plan
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Learning Outcomes Assessed
| | Component 1 | 1,2,3,4
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Component 1 will be assessed by 2 Observed Structured Practical Examinations. One at the end of semester 1 and 1 at the end of semester 2.
In addition, the module requires a minimum of 80% attendance.
Indicative Bibliography
| 1. | CAEL, C., 2010. Functional Anatomy. Baltimore, MD: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins.
| | 2. | FOX, J. and DAY, R., 2009. A Physiotherapist’s Guide to Clinical Measurement. Philadelphia, PA: Churchill Livingstone.
| | 3. | DRAKE, R.L., VOGL, W. AND MITCHELL, W.M., 2005. Gray’s Anatomy for Students. Philadelphia, PA: Churchill Livingstone.
| | 4. | PALASTANGA, N., FIELD, D. AND SOAMES, R., 2002. Anatomy and human movement. 4th ed. Edinburgh: Butterworth Heinemann.
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