Module Title
Physiotherapy Practice 2
Keywords
Neurology, Life Cycle, Neurology, Assessment Techniques, Treatment Techniques, Biopsychosocial Approach |
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Prerequisites for Module
HSM070 Physiotherapy Practice 1
HSM071 Principles of Health Improvement and Exercise Prescription
Or equivalent.
Corequisite Modules
None.
Precluded Modules
None.
Aims of Module
To further develop the students holistic assessment, treatment and clinical reasoning skills to enable a person centred approach.
Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
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Discuss the common complications of the body which may arise due to pathology and how these may effect the individual.
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Critically discuss and justify further assessment and treatment approaches.
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Critically evaluate the utilisation of a biopsychosocial approach.
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Safely, effectively and professionally perform selected physiotherapy techniques.
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Indicative Module Content
The relationship between neuro-anatomy and neuro-physiology in the integrated nervous system. Analysis of neurological signs and symptoms, neuroplasticity, assessment, treatment of: upper limb, lower limb, trunk. balance, postural control, gait re-education. Management of tonal changes, ataxia, co-ordination problems. Aetiology, pathology, signs, symptoms, prognosis and physiotherapy problems of neurovascular and neurodegenerative disorders. Adaptive seating, Wheelchair prescription and provision to patients.
Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation. Kinetic and kinematic analysis of pathological gait and appropriate use of walking aids for different conditions. Disc herniation, Spinal assessment, red/yellow flags, reflex testing, mobilisations, McKenzie approach, scoliosis, biomechanics.
| Effects of neurological and musculoskeletal conditions on the cardiorespiratory system and the management of these problems. Principles and practice of low and medium frequency currents for relief of pain and re-education of function (IF, TENS, Low frequency stimulation and biofeedback). Strapping, assessment and provision of adaptive devices, orthotics and wheelchairs and mobility aids.
General: The delegation of physiotherapy related services to appropriate members of staff. Safe moving and handling procedures related to different conditions and situations.
Psycho-social issues. Prevention and management of complications: a holistic approach. Health improvement in selected client groups. Psychology and sociology.
Indicative Student Workload
Contact Hours
| Full Time | Practical
| 30 | Problem Based workshops
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Directed Study
| | Problem Based Group work
| 50 |
Private Study
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| 20 | Private study
| 30 |
Mode of Delivery
Enquiry based learning, tutorial, practical, student led seminars.
Assessment Plan
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Learning Outcomes Assessed
| | Component 1 | 1,2,3,4
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Component 1 is assessed by a Justified Observed Structured Practical Examination.
In addition the module requires 80% attendance.
Indicative Bibliography
| 1. | CARR, J.H. and SHEPHERD, R.B., 2010. Neurological
rehabilitation: optimizing motor performance . Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone.
| | 2. | RAINE, S., MEADOWS, L. and LYNCH-ELLERINGTON, M., eds., 2009. Bobath concept: theory and clinical practice in
neurological rehabilitation. Chichester: Wiley Blackwell.
| | 3. | KESSON, M. & ATKINS, E., 2005. Orthopaedic medicine, 2nd ed. Edinburgh: Elsevier Butterworth-Heinemann.
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