This module will be delivered via four theory classes of one hour duration per week. Students will be required to access relevant course documents, diagrams and links via Blackboard in advance of the class to encourage active learning. Module-related questions that may arise will be discussed at lectures. Pair, collaborative and group tasks will be utilized during class to facilitate learning.
Module Aim:
To examine the causes and mechanisms of damage and repair of neuromusculoskeletal injuries. To explore evidence for use in determining diagnosis, assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and prognosis for pathologies in individual patients.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1
Describe the process of injury and healing in connective tissue, skeletal muscle tissue and peripheral nervous tissue
LO2
Discuss the aetiology and pathomechanisms of neuromusculoskeletal injuries of the upper quadrant.
LO3
Describe and explain how the phase of healing determines the therapy and rehabilitation strategy and propose a management protocol based on the presenting pathology.
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed.
Successful completion of year 1 or equivalent
Module Content & Assessment
Indicative Content
Module Content
The process of inflammation and healing in connective tissue, muscle tissue, bone tissue and neural tissue.
The pathology of the Cervical spine, Thoracic spine, Shoulder girdle, Arm, Elbow, Forearm, Wrist, Hand, Lumbar spine, Sacroiliac joint, Pelvis, Hip, Leg, Knee, Shank, Ankle and Foot
Assessment Breakdown
%
Continuous Assessment
30.00%
End of Module Formal Examination
70.00%
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Essay
Process of Inflammation & Repair
1,3
10.00
n/a
Short Answer Questions
In Class Test
1,2
20.00
Week 7
No Project
No Practical
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Formal Exam
Written Exam of 2 hours duration
1,2,3
70.00
End-of-Semester
SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment