Learning Outcomes:
On completion of the module the student shall be able to:
1. Demonstrate detailed knowledge of human anatomy of the upper limb and the ability to apply this knowledge in their understanding of musculoskeletal pathology; assessment and physiotherapy management of musculoskeletal disorders.
2. Discuss in detail the body’s response to injury including the inflammatory process, wound healing and principles of soft tissue healing; and the application of this knowledge to physiotherapy practice.
3. Demonstrate understanding of the pathology, clinical presentation and conservative and surgical management of common musculoskeletal disorders of the upper limb and evaluate the current evidence for physiotherapy management of these disorders.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of the classification of fractures, the principles of fracture healing, and the aetiology, clinical presentation and management of fractures and demonstrate the ability to apply this knowledge to physiotherapy practice.
5. Display knowledge of the pathological processes associated with cancer and common cancer treatments and evaluate the evidence for exercise in both the prevention and management of cancer.
6. Demonstrate competence and safety in the subjective and physical examination of the upper limb; and the ability to apply advanced clinical reasoning skills throughout the assessment process.
7. Demonstrate knowledge of the current evidence base for the management of musculoskeletal disorders of the upper limb, including the role of exercise and physical activity in the management of these disorders.
8. Demonstrate competence and safety in the administration of upper limb manual therapy physiotherapy techniques and demonstrate the ability to adapt and progress manual therapy based on patient evaluation.
9. Demonstrate competence and safety in exercise testing and prescription for individuals with musculoskeletal disorders of the upper limb and demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge of current evidence to adapt exercise programmes for distinct patient populations.
10. Use outcome measures to determine effectiveness of treatment and modify treatment in response to findings and demonstrate the ability to evaluate and interpret findings.
Indicative Module Content:
Functional Anatomy
Principles of Subjective and Physical Assessment
Outcome measurement
Clinical reasoning, differential diagnosis
Musculoskeletal conditions
Orthopaedic surgery
Rheumatological diseases
Cancer
Manual therapy techniques
Soft tissue techniques
Exercise assessment, prescription and progression
Assistive devices
Pharmacology