PHTY20040

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
1. Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of spinal functional anatomy.

2. Describe the aetiology, pathology, clinical presentation, and management of a range of neuromusculoskeletal spinal disorders based on the biopsychosocial model, clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice.

3. Describe, perform and interpret a clinical interview for adults with neuromusculoskeletal disorders of the spine based on the biopsychosocial model of pain and illness, clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice.

4. Describe, perform and interpret a neuromusculoskeletal-based clinical examination of the lumbar, thoracic and cervical spine based on the biopsychosocial model, clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice.

5. Demonstrate a range of treatment approaches for the management of neuromusculoskeletal disorders of the spine based on the biopsychosocial model, clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice.

6. Demonstrate an ability to assess and manage musculoskeletal disorders of the spine in a collaborative, compassionate, professional, safe, and ethical manner that recognises and respects societal equality, diversity and inclusion and develops professional autonomy and accountability.

Indicative Module Content:

This module consists of learning about the functional anatomy of the spine and the pathology, assessment, and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders of the spine. This learning is set within a biopsychosocial/evidence-based practice framework. This module will develop the clinical knowledge and reasoning with which to prepare students for clinical placements during which they will have the opportunity to apply this knowledge when assessing and treating patients with spinal pain and dysfunction, and to do so in a safe, competent, respectful and evidence-based manner.

Student Effort Hours:

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:

Lectures and practical classes taught according to competency-based teaching and learning methods; including didactic lectures and interactive practical sessions incorporating case- and clinical simulation-based learning and discussion.

Staff may utilise Artificial Intelligence (AI) during the programme to support teaching and learning and it will be clearly indicated if and when AI is used. Students are prohibited from representing work as their own that they did not write, code or create. 

Submission of AI-generated content to this module by a student without explicit permission and attribution is not allowed and it may reflect unacceptable professional behaviour. This may result in the initiation of a student disciplinary procedure in accordance with the “University Student Code of Conduct and Academic Integrity Policy.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.

Module Requisites and Incompatibles

Pre-requisite:
ANAT10110 - Clinical Human Anatomy I, ANAT20010 - Anatomy III, PHTY10040 - Funct Anatomy & Kinesiology, PHTY10160 - Health Care Practice 1

Co-requisite:
PHTY20050 - Exercise Programming, PHTY20070 - Musculoskeletal 1 Upper Limb, PHTY20300 - Foundations Physio Prof Prac


 

Assessment Strategy

 

Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Peer review activities
• Self-assessment activities

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Formative feedback on the practical skills component of this module will be provided to you throughout the module based on peer and lecturer/clinical tutor observations during practical sessions.

- Musculoskeletal Examination and Assessment. A Handbook for Therapists. Petty NJ and Ryder D, 2018, 5th Ed. Elsevier Churchill Livingstone.
- Principles of Musculoskeletal Treatment and Management. Petty NJ and Barnard K, 2018, 3rd Ed. Churchill Livingstone.
- Key peer reviewed publications identified within lecture notes (reviewed, ± updated yearly).

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.