This module will introduce skills in problem solving and clinical reasoning including subjective and objective assessment and the relation to presenting signs and symptoms. The module develops your ability to examine and clinically assess your client, focusing on the upper and lower limbs. You will learn how to assess range of movement, muscle length and strength, ligamentous stability as well as how and when to apply a number of special tests.
Total Contact Hours: 33
Total Private Study Hours: 117
Total Study Hours: 150
Practical Assessment – 80%
In-Course test (45 minutes) – 20%
Brukner, P. and Khan, K. (2012). Clinical Sports Medicine, Fourth Edition. Sydney and. London: McGraw Hill.
Kendall, F.P., Provance, P.G. and McCreary, E.K. (2005). Muscles: Testing and Function, with Posture and Pain, Fifth Edition. Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins.
Magee, D.J. (2008). Orthopaedic Physical Assessment, Fifth Edition. London: Saunders.
Nordin, M. and Frankel, D.L. (2001). Basic Biomechanics of the Musculoskeletal System, Third Edition. London: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins.
Stone, R.J. and Stone, J.A. (2008). Atlas of Skeletal Muscles, Sixth Edition. London: McGraw Hill.
See the library reading list for this module (Canterbury)
See the library reading list for this module (Medway)
The intended subject specific learning outcomes. On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
Examine and assess peripheral joints in a safe and appropriate manner.
Recognise the components of the objective assessment and their significance to presenting signs and symptoms.
Interpret clinical notation and case notes.
The intended generic learning outcomes. On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
Use information technology.
Apply problem solving.
Plan and manage their own learning.
Self-appraise and reflect on practice.
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