Module Details
Module Code: |
BIOL |
Module Title:
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Neuromuscular Skeletal Assessment I
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Title:
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Neuromuscular Skeletal Assessment I
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Module Level:: |
6 |
Module Coordinator: |
Paula Rankin
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Module Author:: |
Claire Lodge
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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.
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Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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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.
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No recommendations listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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No Co-requisite modules listed |
Additional Requisite Information
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No Co Requisites listed
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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.
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Practical
Assessment, interpretation and clinical reasoning skills will be exercised with reference to the articular, muscular, fascial and neural systems in the above areas.
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Module Content & Assessment
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Continuous Assessment | 30.00% |
Practical | 70.00% |
AssessmentsFull Time
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.
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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 |
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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 |
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Contact |
Lecture series |
12 Weeks per Stage |
2.00 |
24 |
Estimated Learner Hours |
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Non Contact |
Estimate Learner Hours |
15 Weeks per Stage |
11.87 |
178 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
6.00 |
Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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Brukner P and Khan K. (2007), Clinical Sports Medicine, 3rd. McGraw-Hill Medical.
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Corrigan, B. and Maitland, G.D.. (1983), Practical Orthopaedic Medicine, Butterworth Heinemann.
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Cyriax, J. (1994), Textbook of Orthopedic Medicine, Bailliere Tindall, London.
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Danielo, L. and Northingham, C.. (1986), Muscle Testing Techniques of Manual Examination, Sanderson and Co., London.
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MacConail, MA and Basmajian, JF.. (1997), Muscles and Movement., Kreiger, Juntington, New York.
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Magee, D.J.. (1997), Orthopaedic Physical Assessment., WB Saunders, London.
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Kesson, M., Atkins, E. Orthopaedic medicine, Oxford ; Butterworth-Heinemann, 1998..
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Palastanga,N., Soames, R. (2015), Anatomy and human movement, 6. Edinburgh; Churchill Livingstone.
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Drake, RL. (2015), Gray's atlas of anatomy, 3. Philadelphia; Churchill Livingstone/Elsevier.
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Richard Drake,A. Wayne Vogl,Adam W. M. Mitchell. (2019), Gray's Anatomy for Students, Elsevier, p.1180, [ISBN: 9780323393041].
| Recommended Article/Paper Resources |
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Finnucane L. et al. (2020), International framework for red flags
for potential serious spinal pathologies, JOSPT, vol. 50 MAy 2020.
| Other Resources |
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Physical Therapy in Sport (as accessed
through science direct).
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Others notified through Blackboard as
reviewed.
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