513-210 Physiotherapy 3

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Subject Description

This integrated subject continues on from Physiotherapy 1 and 2. The major themes of communication skills, human movement and clinical practice continue. Concepts of health ethics, evidence based physiotherapy practice; research methodology, clinical reasoning and decision making will be explored. Emphasis will be on human movement development across the lifespan and the development of safe, effective practice.

Content areas include regional and vertebral structure and function in normal and pathological states; introduction to cardiorespiratory physiotherapy assessment; theory and practice of assessment and management of soft itssue injuries and other pathologies. The rationale for the use of intervention strategies such as exercise and exercise prescription, electrotherapeutic equipment, soft tissue manipulation and facilitation of movement will be explored. Issues relating to the mechanisms of pain and its management will be discussed. Normal and pathological development of the child from birth to adolescence will be examined. Students will apply their theory and practice in clinical placements.

Assessment

Written assignments of not more than 2000 words including: essays, project work and critical appraisal of scientific literature (10%). Tutor assessment (15%). Practical examinations, which may include video making, presentations and clinical skills exams (35%). Written examinations up to 4 hours (40%).