This module will introduce the core principles of physiotherapy practice and will serve as the foundation for all subsequent physiotherapy modules. In the module, students will be introduced to a broad range of basic physiotherapeutic skills needed for interventions applicable to musculoskeletal, orthopaedic and neurological problems. These include skills in observation, assessment, treatment, problem solving, and evaluation of practice in the physiotherapy management of clinical problems. The module will focus on the integration of theory with practice to ensure appropriate application of the management principles encountered. The integration of evidence based practice will be a strong theme running through all aspects of the module. The case studies will contain a range of orthopaedic and musculoskeletal conditions including, paediatric orthopaedic conditions, osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, fractures, soft- tissue injury and orthopaedic surgery. Physiotherapy skills including peripheral joint objective assessment , passive accessory mobilisations and exercise prescription will be covered. The relevant anatomy and physiology content will be applied to the relevant cases e.g. the anatomical structures for the relevant upper and lower limb joints and physiology of inflammation, healing and repair of bone and soft tissue The total hours scheduled will be 72 (based on 2 hours lectures, 4 hours labs over 12 weeks) This module is PR4061 revised to take into account that the credits have been decreased from 12 to 9 due to removal of content which is already taught in year 1 modules

Across the lifespan: This module will introduce the core principles of physiotherapy practice and will serve as the foundation for all subsequent physiotherapy modules. In the module, students will be introduced to a broad range of basic physiotherapeutic skills needed for interventions applicable to musculoskeletal, orthopaedic and neurological problems. These include skills in observation, assessment, treatment, problem solving, and evaluation of practice in the physiotherapy management of clinical problems. The module will focus on the integration of theory with practice to ensure appropriate application of the management principles encountered. The integration of evidence based practice will be a strong theme running through all aspects of the module. The case studies will contain a range of orthopaedic and musculoskeletal conditions including, paediatric orthopaedic conditions, osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, fractures, soft- tissue injury and orthopaedic surgery. Physiotherapy skills including peripheral joint objective assessment , passive accessory mobilisations and exercise prescription will be covered. The relevant anatomy and physiology content will be applied to the relevant cases e.g. the anatomical structures for the relevant upper and lower limb joints and physiology of inflammation, healing and repair of bone and soft tissue

On successful completion of this module, students will be able to: Apply the principles of inflammation, healing and repair to a range of musculoskeletal and orthopaedic conditions. Apply, and evaluate the use of cold and thermal modalities. Apply the fundamental principles of therapeutic exercise to a range of musculoskeletal and orthopaedic conditions. Synthesise information obtained during patient examination, and use this to set treatment goals.

On successful completion of this module, students will be able to: Display an awareness of the role of the physiotherapist and multi-disciplinary teams in patient management. Display an understanding of professional communication within a healthcare team and to a patient population.

On successful completion of this module, students will be able to: Perform a variety of physiotherapy skills, including objective assessment and special tests of the peripheral joints, treatment techniques including manual mobilisations. Demonstrate how to safely and effectively develop evidence based treatment plans, including manual techniques and exercise rehabilitation programmes for a variety of musculoskeletal condition