PHTY20010 Musculoskeletal II: The Lower Limb

Academic Year 2020/2021

This module builds upon previous musculoskeletal modules and will introduce students to the biopsychosocial assessment and management of musculoskeletal disorders of the lower limb in adults and paediatrics, including soft tissue injuries and fractures. Students will develop the ability to undertake a thorough clinical assessment of the lower limb and select and implement appropriate physiotherapy management interventions. Students will develop and integrate their theoretical and practical knowledge within a framework of clinical reasoning, evidence-based practice and safety.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
1. Describe the pathology, clinical presentation, and conservative/surgical management of adult and paediatric soft tissue disorders of the lower limb.
2. Describe the aetiology, clinical presentation and management of lower limb fractures.
3. Carry out an examination of the musculoskeletal system of the lower limb.
4. Demonstrate clinical reasoning skills to plan appropriate management strategies for lower limb musculoskeletal dysfunction.
5. Demonstrate a range of treatment approaches for the management of lower limb musculoskeletal dysfunction.
6. Apply clinical reasoning skills and an evidence-based approach to autonomous decision making in musculoskeletal physiotherapy practice.
7. Demonstrate a whole-person and compassionate approach to patient care.
8. Practice in a professional, safe, and ethical manner that recognises and respects societal, cultural and linguistic diversity.

Indicative Module Content:

This module consists of learning pathology, assessment, and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders of the lower limb. 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 lower limb disorders, and to do so in a safe, competent, respectful and evidence-based manner.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

12
Small Group

16
Autonomous Student Learning

92
Total

120
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures and practical classes including enquiry & case-based learning and discussion. 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Exclusions:

This module is only suitable for students registered to the B.Sc Physiotherapy programme


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Pre-requisite:
PHTY10100 - Physio Practice I(Clinic Ed I)

Co-requisite:
PHTY20040 - Musculoskeletal III: The Spine, PHTY20070 - Musculoskeletal I


 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Attendance: Performance and practice of practical assessment and treatment techniques. Engagement in case study discussions. Throughout the Trimester n/a Other No

10
Continuous Assessment: Practical test at intervals throughout module Varies over the Trimester n/a Graded No

45
Examination: Written Paper 1 hour End of Trimester Exam Yes Graded No

45

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Autumn Yes - 1 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Peer review activities

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.

Name Role
Dr Cailbhe Doherty Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Assoc Professor Ulrik McCarthy Persson Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Ms Marie O'Mir Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Assoc Professor Cliona O'Sullivan Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Keith Smart Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Orla Deegan Tutor