Learning Outcomes:
On completion of the module the student shall be able to:
1. Demonstrate detailed knowledge of human anatomy of the lower limb and spine and the ability to apply this knowledge in their understanding of musculoskeletal pathology; musculoskeletal assessment and physiotherapy management.
2. Demonstrate advanced understanding of the pathology, clinical presentation and conservative/surgical management of common adult and paediatric musculoskeletal disorders of the lower limb and spine and evaluate the current evidence for physiotherapy management of musculoskeletal disorders.
3. Demonstrate competence and safety in the subjective and physical examination of the lower limb and spine; and the ability to apply advanced clinical reasoning skills throughout the assessment process.
7. Demonstrate advanced and detailed knowledge of the current evidence base for the management of musculoskeletal disorders of the lower limb and spine, including the role of exercise and physical activity in the management and prevention of chronic musculoskeletal disorders.
8. Demonstrate competence and safety in the administration of lower limb and spinal 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 lower limb and spinal musculoskeletal disorders 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.
11. Demonstrate the ability to apply advanced clinical reasoning skills, using the ICF as a framework, to enable safe and effective musculoskeletal physiotherapy practice in a variety of environments, within a multi-disciplinary context and know when referral to another discipline is indicated.
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