513-301 Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy 1

This subject covers the aetiology, medical and surgical management and physiotherapy treatment of common musculoskeletal disorders. Content covered includes fractures and associated soft tissue injuries; arthritic conditions; joint replacements and vertebral disorders. By completion of third-year, students should possess a sound theoretical knowledge of the above-mentioned conditions and their management; the ability to perform an appropriate subjective and objective examination; the capacity to plan and the skills to implement appropriate, effective physiotherapy treatment of these patients; the ability to monitor patient response and to modify or progress treatment appropriately; an appreciation of the importance of good written and verbal communication with both patients and other health professionals; an awareness of the paramount importance of patient safety at all times; and a knowledge of the role of other health care professionals involved in patient care, and the importance of the team approach to patient management.

Clinical: continuous clinical assessment (40%), clinical examination (10%). Theory: case presentation (5%), end of theory block 2-hour written examination (20%), 2-hour written examination at the end of the year (25%).

Students must pass both clinical and theoretical components of the assessment in order to pass the subject.

• Maitland G, Maitland's Vertebral Manipluation. Oxford Butterworth Heinemann, 2001.
• McRae R and Esser M, Practical Fracture Treatment. New York, Churchill Livingstone, 2002.