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Upper Quadrant: Advanced Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Assessment and Management (CHLD0097)

Key information

Faculty
Faculty of Population Health Sciences
Teaching department
香港六合彩 GOS Institute of Child Health
Credit value
30
Restrictions
N/A
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

Summary

This module is designed for physiotherapists who want to develop advanced knowledge and skills in the management of patients with musculoskeletal dysfunction of the upper limb, cervical and thoracic spine. It is an expectation that course participants will have a minimum of 2 years鈥� relevant clinical experience. This is essential as students will be expected to present and discuss relevant cases from their clinical practice to their peers.

The course content

  • Anatomy, biomechanics and pathology affecting the cervico-thoracic spine and upper limb
  • The diagnosis, assessment and appropriate management of articular, neural and muscle dysfunction
  • Pain mechanisms including nociceptive, neurogenic, central, sympathetically maintained and affective disorders
  • The theoretical basis and practical application of evidence informed clinical reasoning
  • Chronic pain management
  • Leading and developing clinical services within the context of musculoskeletal physiotherapy

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Terms 2 and 3 听听听 Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study
In person
Methods of assessment
70% Labs, practicals, clinicals
30% Coursework
Mark scheme
Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year
6
Module leader
Mrs Catherine Barrett
Who to contact for more information
advancedphysio@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.

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Important information

The catalogue has been updated with key information about the modules that will run during the 2024/25 academic session. Current and prospective students can browse through the catalogue to consider possible module choices for the coming year.

Please note,听information in the catalogue is听subject to change as teaching and assessment arrangements for 2024/25 may need to be adjusted in line with the University's Feedback and Assessment principles and operating model.

Centrally managed exam durations will be provided on students' individual exam timetables. Arrangements for locally managed exams and in-class activity will be confirmed by the teaching department for the module.

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