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On completion of this module students should be able to:
1. Demonstrate appropriate and safe handling skills to enable skilled testing and evidence based treatment of specified musculoskeletal conditions
2. Demonstrate clinical reasoning skills to critically evaluate, plan and adapt appropriate evidence based management strategies for musculoskeletal dysfunction
3.Understand contemporary theories of pain including neurophysiological pain mechanisms and pain sensitization
4. Be able to assess the pain experience and recognise the need for a whole person and biopsychosocial approach to comprehensive evaluation and treatment of acute and chronic pain
5. Demonstrate a knowledge of the functional anatomy of the pelvis
6. Demonstrate a holistic and compassionate approach to patient care
7. Practice in a professional, safe and ethical manner that recognise and respect cultural and linguistic diversity
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 12 |
Small Group | 16 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 94 |
Total | 122 |
Module suitable for BSc Physiotherapy students only
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Examination: End of Semester Written Examination | 1 hour End of Trimester Exam | No | Graded | No | 45 |
Class Test: Practical In-Class Examination | Unspecified | n/a | Graded | No | 45 |
Attendance: Contributions to in-class case based discussions, problem solving group work, participation in application of practical assessment and treatment techniques | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Other | No | 10 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Autumn | Yes - 1 Hour |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Peer review activities
Not yet recorded.
Name | Role |
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Professor Catherine Blake | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Assoc Professor Brona Fullen | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |