This module is not currently running in 2024 to 2025.
This module develops the students’ ability to examine and clinically assess the upper and lower limbs. The sports therapy examination and assessment protocol will be used as the framework for delivery of this module. This module will continue to build skills in problem solving and clinical reasoning including subjective and objective assessment and the relation to presenting signs and symptoms.
The following topics will be covered in this module are:
- Objective clinical examination and assessment techniques: theory, practice
and application.
- Upper and lower limb joint assessment incuding: ankle and foot; knee; hip;
shoulder; elbow; wrist and hand.
- Principles and practical application of assessing ranges of movement; muscle
length and strength; ligamentous stability; and special tests as appropriate for
each anatomical region.
- Requirements and maintenance of medical records including recording
assessment findings.
Course delivery will include lectures, seminars and clinical practice.
Practical assessment 70%
Written coursework 30%
Brukner, P. & Khan, K. (2006) Clinical sports medicine McGraw Hill Medical. 3rd Edition. ISBN-10: 0074715208.
Hislop, H.J. & Montgomery, J. (2007) Daniel & Worthingham’s muscle testing: techniques of manual examination. 8th Edition. Elsevier Saunders, Edinburgh
Magee, D.J. (2008) Orthopedic physical assessment. Saunders, London. 5th Edition. ISBN 0721605710
Reese, N.B. & Bandy, W.D. (2010) Joint range of motion and muscle length testing. 2nd Edition. Saunders Elsevier, St Louis, MO.
See the library reading list for this module (Medway)
Students who take full advantage of the opportunities made available to them
will, on successful completion of the module, be able to:
1. Examine and assess peripheral joints in a safe and appropriate manner.
2. Recognise the components of the objective assessment and their
significance to presenting signs and symptoms
3. Record assessment findings in an appropriate and consistent manner.
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