Code / PT 504
Level / Level 5
Credit rating / 20
Pre-requisites / Progression to year 2 BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy
Type of module / Extensive
Aims / To enable students to examine, assess, treat and manage patients with neuromusculoskeletal dysfunction of the upper and lower quadrants safely, effectively and efficiently in a biopsychosocial context.
Learning outcomes/objectives / On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
- carry out an efficient and effective subjective and physical examination of the upper and lower quadrants
- summarise the findings of the subjective and physical examination findings to formulate the following hypotheses: the source of the patient's symptom(s), function, contributing factors, precautions and contraindications, treatment and management plan, prognosis
- demonstrate effective skill in communicating information, advice and instructions to peers, educators and model patients
- carry out an efficient and effective treatment and management strategy
- explain and evaluate the research evidence and theoretical concepts which underpin NMS examination, assessment, treatment and management strategies
- demonstrate the safe and effective use of Ultrasound and laser as a therapeutic modality in a musculoskeletal context
Content / Subjective and physical examination and assessment,
Treatment planning and techniques including soft tissue treatment techniques, Ultrasound and Laser. Physiotherapy management strategies Ergonomics.
Subjective history taking will be formatively assessed using a mixture of staff and peer review at various stages throughout the module (LO 1)
Teaching and learning strategies / The module will use case scenarios to develop the students’ clinical reasoning skills in examination, assessment, treatment and management. Practical classes will be used to help develop the students’ communication and handling skills in examination and treatment procedures. Students will act as models for each other. Students will be expected to carry out self-directed study and practice of skills to enhance their learning.
Formative feedback will not only be given throughout the module in practical classes but through a peer assessed practical session half way through.
Learning support / A module handbook will underpin the teaching. Videos of patient examination and treatment will be available in the library and on student central. Anatomical models are available for classroom teaching and for student self directed study.
Butler, D. 2006. The sensitive nervous system. Adelaide: Noigroup.
Maitland, G. D., E. Hengeveld, K. Banks and K. English. 2011. Maitland's vertebral manipulation. 7th ed. Oxford: Butterworth-Heinemann.
Petty, N.J. 2011. Neuromusculoskeletal examination and assessment, a handbook for therapists, 4thd ed. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone.
Petty, N.J. 2011 Principles of neuromusculoskeletal treatment and management: a guide for therapists 2nded Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone
Refshauge, K. and E. Gass. 2004. Musculoskeletal physiotherapy: clinical science and practice . 2nded Oxford: Butterworth-Heinemann.
Journal articles will be recommended by the module team as appropriate.
Assessment tasks / Ultrasound and Laser will be staff assessed by a 15 minute summative practical exam (LO 6) on a pass/fail basis at the end of semester 1. There will be formative feedback from peers and staff during the module.
A 25 minute case based practical ( LO 3,4) and viva examination (LO 2,5) will occur at the end of the module. (100% module mark)
The student must pass both practical examinations to successfully complete the module.
Brief description of module content and/or aims (maximum 80 words) / This subject is a core skill of any physiotherapist working in a hospital, private practice or community setting. This module sets out to prepare the student for the examination, assessment, treatment and management of patients with neuromusculoskeletal dysfunction. Safe, efficient and effective management of patients with neuromusculoskeletal dysfunction necessitates the need for effective communication and handling skills, and an understanding of sound clinical reasoning.
Area examination board to which module relates / BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy
Module team/authors/ coordinator / Clair Hebron, Colette Ridehalgh , Nikki Petty, Guy Canby – module co-ordinator.
Semester offered, where appropriate / Semesters 1 and 2
Site where delivered / Eastbourne
Date of first approval / May 2007
Date of last revision / Nov 2009
Date of approval of this version / Nov 2013
Version number / 3
Replacement for previous module / PT 214
Field for which module is acceptable and status in that field / BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy: Mandatory
Course(s) for which module is acceptable and status in course / BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy: Mandatory
School home / School of Health Professions
External examiner / Dr Anne Wallace 2013 to 2017
Dr Iain Beith 2010 to 2014
Allocation of study hours to activities
10 credits = 100 learning hours / Activity / Study hours / %
SCHEDULED
Lectures, seminars, tutorials, project supervision, demonstrations, practical classes and workshops, supervised time in workshop/ studio, fieldwork, external visits, work-based learning / 64 / 32
GUIDED INDEPENDENT STUDY
Independent study including wider reading/ practice, follow-up work, completion of assessment tasks, revision etc / 136 / 68
PLACEMENT
Learning away from the University that is not a year abroad or work-based learning
Assessment tasks
Type of assessment tasks
Summative assessment tasks which lead to the award of credit or which are required for progression (expressed as a %) / Activity / Further details / %
WRITTEN
Written exam
COURSEWORK
Written assignment/ essay, report, dissertation, portfolio, project output
PRACTICAL
Oral assessment and presentation, practical skills assessment / 15 minute assessment of electrotherapy skills
25 minute practical exam, case-based / 0
100
OTHER
Set exercises assessing application of knowledge, analytical, problem-solving or evaluative skills