Module code: PAR4009-E
To ensure the students develop knowledge, understanding and application of peripheral joint functional neuromusculoskeletal anatomy in relation to human development and dysfunction. To enable students to appropriately assess, manage and evaluate outcomes with the person central to decision making. To integrate research-informed knowledge and skills in order to develop the student`s critical, analytical, practical and written skills in the assessment & management and rehabilitation of peripheral joint dysfunction throughout the life cycle in a practice environment.
Introduction to HCPC Standards of Conduct Performance & Ethics for Students & CSP professional standards.
Anatomy of peripheral joints (hip, knee, ankle, foot, shoulder girdle, glenohumeral, elbow, radioulnar, wrist and hand joints related to function & dysfunction.
Histology of connective and myogenic tissue
Inflammation and healing of bone and soft tissues
Pathology including age related changes in joints and soft tissues
Electrotherapy including Pulsed Short Wave Therapy, ultrasound, TENS & Interferential.
Thermal therapies -cryotherapy/heat
Movement analysis including normal movement / Gait - Normal, Pathological- related to balance/falls
Proprioception/sensorimotor system - theory & application
Splints, Walking aids, other aids/adaptations
Exercise - range of movement, strength, sensorimotor perception, function, stretching
Rehabilitation of individuals & groups
Manual therapy including massage
Assessment
Documentation
Outcome measures
Pain- neuroanatomy & physiology plus application in manual therapy.
Patient/ Client Safety
Introduction to research informed evidence based practice