Module Details
Module Code: |
PHIO H4119 |
Module Title:
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Differential Diagnosis
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Title:
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Differential Diagnosis
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Module Level:: |
8 |
Module Coordinator: |
Paula Rankin
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Module Author:: |
Claire Lodge
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Module Description: |
To progress the student's knowledge and understanding of neuromusculoskeletal impairment identification. Advance their clinical reasoning to consider other differential diagnoses., including Musculoskeletal masqueraders.
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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 |
Recognise and describe the pertinent signs and symptoms of a systemic disorder and non mechanical disorder. Be competent in differentiating between local neuromusculoskeletal impairments and a systemic disorder. |
LO2 |
Identify possible orthopaedic / neuromusculoskeletal impairments,and there mechanical and nonmechanical differentials, for the peripheral and spinal neuromusculoskeletal system given a pertinent subjective history, signs, symptoms and evaluation summary. |
LO3 |
Identify limitations and prognosis of the presenting disorder and be able to identify when a second opinion is essential. Recognise when it is appropriate to refer for further investigations (being aware of the investigations available - with reference to imaging and radiographic techniques). |
LO4 |
Be competent in accessing and critically appraising the most recent evidence pertaining to conditions / impairments encountered, to facilitate optimal patient care. |
LO5 |
Identify pertinent evidence based clinical practice guidelines, where appropriate, that will guide optimal patient management. |
LO6 |
Be competent in incorporating the Musculoskeletal Clinical Translation Framework (MCTF) in Musculoskeletal Pain Disorders (MPD) assessment and management |
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 |
Theory/Practical 1.1
Knowledge, presentation and recognition of the pertinent signs and symptoms of the systemic disorders such as the Sero-negative spondyloarthropathies and non mechanical disorders that may present as differentials to neuromusculoskeletal disorders.
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Theory/Practical 1.2
Clinical anatomy of the upper and lower extremities with emphasis on the etiology, incidence, typical presentation and management options.
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Theory/Practical 1.3
Mechanisms of injury for the neuromusculoskeletal system with emphasis on primary and secondary restraints of all the peripheral joints and identification of possible structures involved
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Theory/Practical 1.4
Differentiate, recognise and identify causes of pain. Understand the subclassification of pain and its relationship to differential diagnosis.
Recognise the pertinent signs for identifying:
i)NPSH ( Neuropathic Pain Sensory Hypersensitivity)
ii) Peripheral Neuropathic Pain (conductivity / sensitivity)
iii)Nocioceptive somatic
iv) mixed.
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Theory/Practical 1.5
Utilising the current evidence,critically select and implement the most appropriate examination tools for a given condition. Recognise sensitivity / specficityand likelihood ratios for selected tests to justify their implementation and where appropriate, clinical practice guidelines.
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Theory/Practical 1.6
Case study reviews, both theoretical and practical, with emphasis on differential identification from the subjective examination to formulate a subjective hypothesis that guides the objective examination. Justification of specific testing procedures to confirm in the objective examination (see 1.5)
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Theory/Practical 1.7
Knowledge of MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging), CT (Computerised Tomography) and specialised radiographic techniques and their use and properties for identifying certain pathologies.
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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 |
Independent Learning Time |
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Non Contact |
Independent learning |
15 Weeks per Stage |
11.87 |
178 |
Lecture |
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Contact |
Lecture |
12 Weeks per Stage |
3.00 |
36 |
Practicals |
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Contact |
Practical class |
12 Weeks per Stage |
3.00 |
36 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
6.00 |
Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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Netter, F.. Interactive Atlas of Clinical Anatomy, Novartis,USA.
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Harries, M., Williams, C., Stanish WD. (2000), Oxford Textbook of Sports Medicine, 2nd. Oxford Publishing.
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Stoller, DW. MRI,Arthroscopy and Surgical Anatomy of the Joints, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, USA.
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Brukner, P and Kahn, K. (2010), Clinical Sports Medicine, McGraw Hill, Australia.
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Cavallaro Goodman,C., Kelly Snyder T. (2000), Differential diagnosis in physical therapy, Saunders, Philadelphia, [ISBN: 0-7216-8184-0].
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Beirman, R. (2012), Cases in differential diagnosis for the physical and manipulative therapies, Philadelphia; Churchill Livingstone/Elsevier, [ISBN: 9780729539975].
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Cleland, J., Koppenhaver, S. (2011), Netter's Orthopaedic Clinical Examination: An Evidence-Based Approach, 2nd. Saunders, Philidelphia, p.576, [ISBN: 9781437713848].
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Ombregt, L. (2014), A system of orthopaedic medicine, 3rd. Philadelphia; Churchill Livingstone/Elsevier, [ISBN: 9780702031458].
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Drake RL. (2015), Gray's atlas of anatomy, 3rd. Philadelphia; Churchill Livingstone/Elsevier, p.xvi, 626 :, [ISBN: 9781455748020].
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Mitchell T., Beales D., Slater H., O'Sullivan P. (2018), Musculoskeletal Clinical Translational Framework: Knowing to doing, Curtin University, Australia, p.109, [ISBN: 978-0-6481490].
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Other Resources |
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Physical Therapy in Sport as accessed
through science direct.
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Manual Therapy.
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Physician and Sports Medicine.
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Cohcrane database.
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Others notified through Blackboard as
reviewed.
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