Learning Outcomes:
On completion of this module, students should be able to:
1. Exhibit competency in the evidence-informed and safe use of selected electro-physical agents in rehabilitation;
2. Apply safe and effective practices when utilizing electro-physical agents, demonstrating proficiency in physiotherapy assessment and evaluation of treatment effectiveness;
3. Critically evaluate and coherently present relevant literature concerning the evidence base for electro-physical agent application;
4. Demonstrate an understanding of predicted body segment parameters of length, mass and position of centre of mass;
5. Using good practice in calculations, apply the principles of statics to analyse forces systems acting in a number of common human postures;
6. Identify the different classes of lever in the body;
7. Demonstrate an understanding of vector quantities such as forces and velocities of motion;
summation and resolution of vectors, e.g. forces effecting human motion;
8. distinguish between kinematic and kinetics analysis;
9. Demonstrate an understanding of basic material characteristics: mechanical stress and strain, elasticity and plasticity.