Module Details

Module Code: BIOL
Module Title: Neuromuscular Skeletal Assessment I
Title: Neuromuscular Skeletal Assessment I
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 10
Module Coordinator: Paula Rankin
Module Author:: Claire Lodge
Domains:  
Module Description: To develop the students understanding and interpretation of the clinical assessment for neuromusculoskeletal impairments.
Develop their clinical reasoning process of the neuromusculoskeletal system with emphasis on the upper quarter incorporating the Cervical and Thoracic spines, Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist and Hand joints, and associated soft tissues.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Understand the components and clinical relevance of the subjective examination. Progressively demonstrate the rationale, within a client assessment, to plan and formulate a subjective hypothesis that guides the implementation of an appropriate objective examination of the upper quarter.
LO2 Understand the reasoning and process that underpins red flag identification in the assessment of neuromusculoskeletal presentations, using validated frameworks, with specific emphasis on the upper quadrant
LO3 Understand the components and clinical relevance of the objective examination. Progressively demonstrate the rationale, within a client assessment, to plan and implement an appropriate objective examination of the upper quarter and interpret its findings that will lead to a clinical hypothesis.
LO4 Clinically observe and analyse human movement and be able to recognise and analyse abnormal movement patterns with reference to the upper quarter. Develop the recognition and clinical significance and association of anatomy and pathology of injury within and throughout this module.
LO5 Manually assess upper quarter strength and range of movement of the upper quarter actively, passively and at joint level using accessory motion analysis. Recognise and clinically appraise the components required within this assessment and be able to interpret findings accordingly.
LO6 Comprehensively perform an assessment of the peripheral nervous system, as it relates to the upper quadrant, and be able to clinically interpret its findings in relation to the presenting scenario.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
NMSA I
This module will focus on the clinical assessment and interpretation of the Cervical and Thoracic spine, shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand articulations and associated soft tissues and innervation.
Practical
Assessment, interpretation and clinical reasoning skills will be exercised with reference to the articular, muscular, fascial and neural systems in the above areas.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment30.00%
Practical70.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 30
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5,6
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Continuous Assessments will be provided on an ongoing basis throughout the whole year. These could take the form of case study interpretations, short answers and questions and/or group presentations. Each CA will be weighted according to its content.
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 70
Timing Sem 1 End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5,6
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
The first practical at midterm worth 20% and the second at the end of the semester worth 50%
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Exam Board
It is at the discretion of the Examination Board as to what the qualifying criteria are.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Practicals Contact 4-hour practical sessions that incorporate case presentations, discussion and analysis; a vehicle to apply theoretical knowledge. Practical hands-on assessment techniques will be taught and practiced in these sessions. Group work and patient-practitioner role play and small group presentations will be included to achieve the learning outcomes 12 Weeks per Stage 4.00 48
Lecture Contact Lecture series 12 Weeks per Stage 2.00 24
Estimated Learner Hours Non Contact Estimate Learner Hours 15 Weeks per Stage 11.87 178
Total Weekly Contact Hours 6.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Brukner P and Khan K. (2007), Clinical Sports Medicine, 3rd. McGraw-Hill Medical.
  • Corrigan, B. and Maitland, G.D.. (1983), Practical Orthopaedic Medicine, Butterworth Heinemann.
  • Cyriax, J. (1994), Textbook of Orthopedic Medicine, Bailliere Tindall, London.
  • Danielo, L. and Northingham, C.. (1986), Muscle Testing Techniques of Manual Examination, Sanderson and Co., London.
  • MacConail, MA and Basmajian, JF.. (1997), Muscles and Movement., Kreiger, Juntington, New York.
  • Magee, D.J.. (1997), Orthopaedic Physical Assessment., WB Saunders, London.
  • Kesson, M., Atkins, E. Orthopaedic medicine, Oxford ; Butterworth-Heinemann, 1998..
  • Palastanga,N., Soames, R. (2015), Anatomy and human movement, 6. Edinburgh; Churchill Livingstone.
  • Drake, RL. (2015), Gray's atlas of anatomy, 3. Philadelphia; Churchill Livingstone/Elsevier.
  • Richard Drake,A. Wayne Vogl,Adam W. M. Mitchell. (2019), Gray's Anatomy for Students, Elsevier, p.1180, [ISBN: 9780323393041].
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
  • Finnucane L. et al. (2020), International framework for red flags for potential serious spinal pathologies, JOSPT, vol. 50 MAy 2020.
Other Resources
  • Physical Therapy in Sport (as accessed through science direct).
  • Others notified through Blackboard as reviewed.
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