Neuromusculoskeletal Injury Assessment and Management
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| PHRS2036 | Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Sciences | 2 | 20 | Full Year UK |
- Code
- PHRS2036
- School
- Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Sciences
- Level
- 2
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Full Year UK
Summary
Students will progress their knowledge and clinical application of the assessment of neuromusculoskeletal injury in both peripheral and spinal areas. Students will develop their knowledge and clinical application of injury management techniques, using a range of contemporary therapeutic interventions to the neural, muscular, and skeletal systems. Students will develop their ability through a wide range of clinical case scenarios and be able to form a working clinical impression or hypothesis of diagnosis.
Classes
Taught by a variety of methods including seminars, lectures, clinical skills
Assessment
- 100% Practical: Practical assessment and treatment task
- Presentation: Log book
Assessed by end of designated period
Educational Aims
The aim of this course is to develop the assessment, clinical reasoning, and treatment skills of students for a variety of neuromusculoskeletal conditions. Students will learn a range of evidence-based assessment and treatment techniques. They will also develop their awareness of the scope of practice of a Graduate Sport Rehabilitator and their ability to determine when an individual requires referral onto another allied healthcare professional.Learning Outcomes
Describe and discuss clinical presentations of neuromusculoskeletal injuries.
Assimilate clinical information to plan the assessment and management of an injured individual.
Perform an assessment using questioning, observation, and physical methods to formulate a suitable clinical impression for a case scenario.
Select and safely apply appropriate, evidence-based therapeutic modalities to promote recovery of an injured individual.
Develop an understanding of multidisciplinary approaches to injury rehabilitation and the roles and responsibilities of the Graduate Sport Rehabilitator within the multidisciplinary team.
Employ reflective skills and practically demonstrate professional conduct and responsibilities in a professional setting.