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On completion of this module students should be able to:
1. Demonstrate a basic knowledge and understanding of the body's response to injury including the inflammatory process, soft tissue and wound healing,
2. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of -the pathological processes associated with cancer and autoimmunity,
3. Demonstrate a basic knowledge and understanding of the mechanism, classification and diagnosis of fractures, principles of fracture healing in adults and paediatrics, and the medical and physiotherapy management of fractures of the upper limb,
4.Demonstrate a basic knowledge and understanding of the epidemiology, aetiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation and medical and physiotherapy management of common rheumatological diseases (eg osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis),
5.Demonstrate a basic knowledge and understanding of the pathophysiological processes and physiotherapy management of common musculoskeletal soft tissue injuries of the upper limb (eg. tennis elbow),
6. Demonstrate a basic knowledge and understanding of the assessment and management of nerve injuries,
7. Demonstrate a basic knowledge and understanding of the rationale and role of the physiotherapist in upper limb elective orthopaedic surgery,
8. Demonstrate awareness of evidence-based practice and its relation to musculoskeletal and rheumatological physiotherapy practice,
9. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the principles underlying the use of manual therapy indications, contraindications, precautions, assessment and treatment techniques to the management of MSK conditions of the upper limb,
10. Demonstrate knowledge, understanding and application of physiotherapy subjective and objective assessment and management principles in musculoskeletal practice,
11. Demonstrate knowledge, understanding and application of the use of manual therapy techniques for the assessment and treatment of upper limb musculoskeletal conditions.
Assessment and Management of Upper Limb Soft Tissue Musculoskeletal Conditions, Upper Limb Fractures, Rheumatology, Pathology, Paediatric Orthopaedics, Inflammation and Immunity, Nerve Injuries of the Upper Limb in Adults and Paediatrics, Clinical Guidelines for the Management of Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis, Clinical Reasoning and Musculoskeletal Manual Therapy Skills.
| Student Effort Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lectures | 14 |
| Small Group | 22 |
| Autonomous Student Learning | 84 |
| Total | 120 |
Students should have completed anatomy and physiology modules from the BSc Physiotherapy programme.
Anatomy Module codes for BSc Physiotherapy Programme
ANAT 10110 Clinical Human Anatomy 1
ANAT 10120 Clinical Human Anatomy II
This module is only suitable for students registered to the BSc Physiotherapy Programme
Completion of modules in anatomy required prior to registering on this modules
| Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuous Assessment: In course assignments will include an oral practical examination and case study-based assignments | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Graded | Yes | 45 |
| Examination: Open book written exam during the assessment period | Coursework (End of Trimester) | Yes | Graded | No | 45 |
| Attendance: Participation and engagement in the practical skills component of the module | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Graded | No | 10 |
| Resit In | Terminal Exam |
|---|---|
| Spring | Yes - 1 Hour |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
Feedback individually to students, post completion of each component of the assessment