Module Details
Module Code: |
BIOL |
Module Title:
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Neuromuscular Skeletal Assessment 2
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Title:
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Neuromuscular Skeletal Assessment 2
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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 lower quarter incorporating the Lumbar spine, Sacroiliac, Hip, Knee, Ankle, and Foot 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 and objective examination of the lower extremity.
Progressively demonstrate the rationale, within a client assessment, to plan and formulate a working hypothesis. |
LO2 |
Understand the reasoning and process that underpins red flag identification in the assessment of neuromusculoskeletal presentations, using validated frameworks as they relate to the lower quadrant |
LO3 |
Clinically observe and analyse human movement and be able to recognise and analyse abnormal movement patterns with reference to the lower quarter.
Develop the recognition and clinical significance and association of anatomy and pathology of injury within and throughout this module. |
LO4 |
Assess strength and range of movement of the lower quarters 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. |
LO5 |
Understand the components of the postural foot examination with reference to assessment and identification of rearfoot pronation and supination, midfoot, and forefoot biomechanical assessment and the impact and consequences on the lower kinetic chain. |
LO6 |
Comprehensively perform an assessment of the peripheral nervous system as it relates to the lower quarter 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 II
This module will focus on the clinical assessment and the interpretation of the Lumbar Spine, sacroiliac joint, hip, knee, ankle, and foot
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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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