Prerequisites for Module
None, in addition to course entry requirements.
Corequisite Modules
None.
Precluded Modules
None.
Aims of Module
To enable students to safely and effectively perform and interpret physiotherapy assessments and to plan and implement basic physiotherapy treatments.
Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
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Safely and effectively perform core subjective and objective assessment techniques.
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Analyse, interpret and record data obtained from subjective and objective assessment techniques.
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Safely and effectively perform core therapeutic interventions.
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Safely and effectively apply educational theory to patient education and advice.
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Indicative Module Content
General: Health and safety legislation, responsibilities, local rules and safety policies, fire regulations; Risk assessment and awareness of risk management in clinical settings; Legal and ethical guidelines for NHS, Patients' Charter, Informed Consent and Code of Practice for the profession; patient care, monitoring and management, awareness of the patient in pain; awareness of local and national guidelines, standards and policies related to patient care; Regulatory legislation; Recording and methods of record keeping, medico-legal aspects, confidentiality and ethical issues.
Subjective assessment; Objective assessment (including special tests & basic functional & gait analysis, vital signs, palpation and auscultation, functional assessment); Linking subjective & objective/Rx planning; Documentation/goals/problem plans/ Recording and obtaining consent.
• Clinical Reasoning
• Communication and professionalism
• Exercise – Physiology, Psychology/behaviour change/adherence, Principles of prescription (Aerobic/flexibility/strength), Physical Activity, Promotion, Group exercise, PNF
• Balance/postural control/stability
| • Positioning
• Sensation & Proprioception
• ACBT, positioning
• Electrotherapy - Heat/cold, US, PSWT, TENS, IFT
• Accessory & Physiological movements for assessment
• Patient education/self-management/patient-centeredness
Walking aids prescription
Indicative Student Workload
Contact Hours
| Full Time |
| 90 |
Directed Study
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| 110 |
Private Study
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| 100 |
Mode of Delivery
Workshops/tutorials and practicals supported by on-line material.
Assessment Plan
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Learning Outcomes Assessed
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Justified Observed Structured Practical Examination.
In addition, the module requires a minimum of 80% attendance.
Indicative Bibliography
| 1. | AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE, 2009. ACSM’s guidelines for exercise testing and prescription, 8th edition, Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins
| | 2. | KESSON, M. & ATKINS, E., 2005. Orthopaedic medicine, 2nd ed. Edinburgh: Elsevier Butterworth-Heinemann.
| | 3. | PETTY, N., 2006. Neuromusculoskeletal examination and assessment, 3rd ed. Edinburgh: Elsevier Churchill Livingstone.
| | 4. | PETTY, N., 2004. Principles of neuromusculoskeletal treatment and management. Edinburgh: Elsevier Churchill Livingstone
| | 5. | WATSON, T., 2008. Electrotherapy explained: evidence based practice, 12th edition. Churchill Livingstone
| | 6. | HOUGH, A., 2001. Physiotherapy in Respiratory Care. An evidence-based approach to respiratory and cardiac management, 3rd ed. Cheltenham: Nelson Thornes.
| | 7. | DAY, R.; FOX, J, PAUL-TAYLOR, G, 2009. Neuro-musculoskeletal clinical tests. A clinician’s guide. Edinburgh, Churchill Livingstone.
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