Module Details

Module Code: PHIO H3151
Module Title: Articular Manual Therapy
Title: Articular Manual Therapy
Module Level:: 8
Credits:: 10
Module Coordinator: Paula Rankin
Module Author:: Claire Lodge
Domains:  
Module Description: To progress the student's clinical reasoning, assessment, and evaluation techniques of musculoskeletal presentations. To competently identify neuromusculoskeletal impairments and musculoskeletal pain disorders and facilitate the student to plan and implement appropriate articular manual interventions, whilst considering the musculoskeletal clinical translation framework and its multiple biopsychosocial considerations. To further develop the student's clinical rationale in progression/modification of treatment where appropriate.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Understand the clinical rationale underpinning articular manual therapy. Demonstrate competency in selecting and implementing techniques appropriate to the presenting clinical scenario.
LO2 Demonstrate the ability to perform, in assessment and treatment, the appropriate and specific joint mobilization techniques and the clinical reasoning pathway that underpins their utility.
LO3 Demonstrate competency prioritising treatment selection based on the fundamentals and principles of the clinical reasoning process.
LO4 Demonstrate clinical competency in evaluating the effects of an imparted treatment technique and be able to progress or modify the treatment as appropriate.
LO5 Record comprehensive medical records for assessment and treatment
LO6 Demonstrate clear and concise patient instruction and education.
LO7 Understand the components of the Musculoskeletal Clinical Translation framework (MCTF) as they relate to the biopsychosocial factors that must be considered in the assessment and management of a patient that presents with a Musculoskeletal Pain Disorder (MPD)
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
Theory/Practical 1.1
Appreciation, recognition and clinical implication of the value of the inflammatory healing process and appropriate timing for manual intervention techniques.
Theory/Practical 1.2
Competency in the identification and understanding of the guidelines for the use of and contraindications for manual therapy interventions.
Theory/Practical 1.3
Introduction to the multifactorial considerations of the Musculoskeletal Clinical Transitional Framework (MCTF) when assessing and imparting mechanical interventions for Musculoskeletal pain Disorders.
Theory/Practical`1.4
Introduction to several frameworks for articular manual therapy application including i)Maitland approach ii)Combined movement theory iii)Mulligan approach iv) Neuropathic pain theory v)McKenzie approach. The above approaches will be integrated and taught via an enquiry based problem solving approach.
Theory/Practical 1.5
Problem centred / case based progression and modification of treatment with respect to the peripheral articulations and cervical, thoracic and Lumbar spinal presentations; progressing the clinical reasoning approach to treatment and management.
Theory/Practical 1.6
Documentation and upkeep of medical records – from assessment identification of patient centred problems, aims of treatment and short and long term goals of treatment. Develop a system of keeping problem orientated medical records and continuation notes in the Subjective, Objective, Assessment and Plan (SOAP) format
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment30.00%
Practical70.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 30
Timing Sem 1 End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5,6,7
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Essay / case study or presentation / short questions and answers and MCQs
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 70
Timing Sem 1 End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5,6,7
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
A practical viva exam where the student will be examined on the rationale and use of manual therapy including practical application of specific techniques with potential progressions / modifications.
Group practical presentation work will also contribute to this method of assessment where the candidate will utilise the scientific principles that underpin the clinical reasoning of articular manual therapy and apply to patient cases.
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
Lecture Contact Lecture 12 Weeks per Stage 2.00 24
Practicals Contact Practical class 12 Weeks per Stage 4.00 48
Independent Learning Time Non Contact Independent learning 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.
  • Kaltenborn, FE. Mobilization of the extremities, Prentice, WE..
  • Prentice. (1999), Rehabilitation techniques in sports medicine, 3rd. WCB/McGraw-Hill, Boston, Mass..
  • Edwards, BC. Manual of combined movements, Oxford ; Butterworth-Heinemann, c1999., [ISBN: 9780750642903].
  • Vicenzino, B PhD MSc BPhty Grad Dip Sports Phty, Wayne Hing PhD MSc(Hons) ADP(OMT) DipMT DipPhys FNZCP, Darren Rivett PhD MAppSc(ManipPhty) BAppSc(Phty) GradDipManip Ther, Toby Hall PhD MSc Post Grad Dip Manip FACP. Mobilisation with Movement, Churchill Livingstone, p.560, [ISBN: 9780729538954].
  • Drake, RL [ and four others].. Gray's atlas of anatomy, Philadelphia; Churchill Livingstone/Elsevier, p.xvi, 626 :, [ISBN: 9781455748020].
  • Kesson M, Atkins E. Orthopaedic medicine, Oxford ; Butterworth-Heinemann, 1998., [ISBN: 9780750625432].
  • edited by, Jeffrey D. Boyling, Gwendolen A. Jull; foreword by Lance T. Twomey. Grieve's modern manual therapy, Edinburgh Churchill Livingstone 2004, [ISBN: 9780443071553].
  • Mitchell T., Beales D., Slater H and O'Sullivan P., Curtin University. (2018), Musculoskeletal Clinical Translational Framework:From Knowing to Doing, Curtin University, Australia, p.110, [ISBN: 978-0-6481940].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
Discussion Note: Articular manual therapy will be delivered in year 3 semester 1 and will contribute to 10 credits. The articular manual therapy will follow the soft tissue application component of this module that will be delivered in year 2, 2nd semester.