Have you ever wondered why your ankle throbs after injury, or why we're told to "ice and elevate"? Which injuries are most common, and why? You'll learn about what goes on beneath the skin, the physiology of the human healing process, and its response to muscoloskeletal injury. You'll look at ways we can enhance healing using evidence-based therapeutic interventions such as electrotherapy, ice or heat, and you will learn to use to treat and manage different injuries based on their location and tissue type. You'll be introduced to the latest evidence in this field, and examine data from different sports to understand why certain injuries may be more common in some sports than others. These skills will provide you with the necessary knowledge to identify musculoskeletal injury and initiate the patient treatment process.
Lectures 16 hours, Practical/Seminar 16 hours
VLE 60 minute Test worth 20%. This Assessment is Pass Compulsory.
1,500 words Short Writing Piece worth 80%. This Assessment is Pass Compulsory.
Reassessment Method: Like for like
On successfully completing the module, students will be able to:
1.Identify and explain the different stages of the healing process relating to injured tissues.
2.Recognise and describe how different therapeutic modalities can alter and effect the normal healing process.
3. Recognise and recall the signs and symptoms of common musculoskeletal injuries across a variety of environments.
4. Explain how musculoskeletal injury management differs depending on tissue type and injury grade
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