Prerequisites for Module
None.
Corequisite Modules
None.
Precluded Modules
None.
Aims of Module
The aim of this module is to assist the students in the application of anatomy and pathologial processes in analytically assessing patients with musculoskeletal problems and justifying the choice of treatments.
Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
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Perform, document and analyse an appropriate peripheral and/or spinal musculoskeletal assessment.
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Select and apply manual/mechanical therapy techniques and principles safely.
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Discuss the management and treatment of patients utilising the different concepts of manual/mechanical musculoskeletal therapy.
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Apply the principles of fluid dynamics to the development and progression of exercises in water.
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Recognise and appraise the precautions, indications, modifications and contra-indications to hydrotherapy and manual/mechanical musculo- skeletal therapy.
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Indicative Module Content
The content will include the principles and practice of hydrotherapy; manual and exercise therapy following the concepts of Maitland mobilisation, McKenzie therapy, muscle imbalance, nags and snags (overview) and adverse mechanical/neural tension. Patient assessment and examination, treatment /management, practice of techniques, contra-indications, precautions, modifications, safety factors. Clinical reasoning, goal setting and documentation.
| Indicative Student Workload
Contact Hours
| Full Time | Lectures
| 8 | Tutorials/workshops
| 7 | Practicals
| 35 | Assessment
| 3 |
Directed Study
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| 47 |
Private Study
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| 50 |
Mode of Delivery
Lectures, tutorials, work sheets, practicals, workshops.
Assessment Plan
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Learning Outcomes Assessed
| | Component 1 | 1,2,3,4,5
| | Component 2 | 1,2,3,4,5
| | Component 3 | 1,2,3,4,5
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Component 1- Coursework This must be passed in order to achieve a pass in the module.
Component 3- Minimum 80% attendance required in order to pass the module
Component 2- Portfolio of practical assessments. This must be passed in order to achieve a pass in the module.
Indicative Bibliography
| 1. | MAITLAND, G.D., 1991. Peripheral manipulation. 3rd ed. London: Butterworth-Heinemann.
| | 2. | MAITLAND, G.D., 2001. Vertebral and spinal manipulation, 6th ed. Oxford: Butterworth-Heinemann.
| | 3. | McKENZIE, R.A. AND MAY, S., 2003. Vol 1 and Vol 2. The lumbar spine: mechanical diagnosis and therapy. New Zealand: Spinal publications.
| | 4. | MAGEE, D. J., 2002. Orthopaedic physical assessment. 4th ed. London: W. B. Saunders.
| | 5. | SKINNE, A.J. AND THOMSON, A.M., 1983. Duffields exercise in water. 3rd ed. London. Balliere Tindall.
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