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School:

School of Human and Health Sciences

Credit Rating:

20

Level (including FHEQ):

I (FHEQ Level 5)

Graded or Non Graded:

Graded

Version Valid From:

2021-09-01

Module Leader:

Alexis Moreno

Version Number

2023.01

Learning Methods

Placement and Year Abroad

Guided Independent Study

Seminar

Lecture

Practical Classes and Demonstrations

Professional Body Requirements

Health and Care Professions Council

Chartered Society of Physiotherapy

Synopsis

Through practical sessions you’ll examine current physiotherapeutic treatment, rehabilitation and electrophysical modalities. You’ll also study how to deliver treatments safely and effectively. This module relates to current treatment, rehabilitation and electrophysical modalities used in the management of patient care. You will develop safe and effective application of modalities and offer… For more content click the Read More button below.

Learning Strategy

This module will be taught through practical sessions, supported by asynchronous lectures and smaller group tutorials. There will be weekly asynchronous lectures which learners are expected to have engaged with prior to the seminars. The weekly practical sessions will enable learners to develop their clinical techniques in the application of… For more content click the Read More button below.

Outline Syllabus

• Electrotherapy modalities• Muscle and nerve stimulation• Progressive exercise therapy• Biomechanics• Exercise Testing• Physiological and psychological mechanisms of pain• Manual therapy techniques• Advanced massage and soft tissue techniques• Clinical exercise strategies for the trunk and spine• Use of digital media for prescription of exercise• 170 hours of clinical practice• Practice… For more content click the Read More button below.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module students will
1.
Appraise and defend knowledge using a critical understanding of key theories and principles associated with treatment, rehabilitation and electrophysical modalities.
2.
Evaluate the suitability and appropriateness of treatment and rehabilitation techniques and electrophysical modalities used in the management of care.
3.
Apply practical competency in the administration of therapeutic modalities within the scope of a Physiotherapist.
4.
Devise and justify treatment regimens according to client needs and analyse their effectiveness.
5.
Demonstrate professional conduct and evidence of competency across the 5 key areas of clinical practice.

Formative Assessment

Assessment 1: Practical skills assessment

Summative Assessment

Assessment 1: Practical Skills Assessment

Assessment 2: Portfolio

Assessment Criteria

The School generic grading criteria and the learning outcomes will apply. The expectation is that text-based assessment tasks will be submitted via the VLE.

The School generic grading criteria and the learning outcomes will apply.

The expectation is that text-based assessment tasks will be submitted via the VLE.

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