This module is not currently running in 2024 to 2025.
Analysis and critique of evidence based best practice of rehabilitation principles and techniques.
Implementation of best practice into advanced rehabilitation programme design.
2 hour lecture per week
100% Coursework. The coursework will comprise of an oral presentation of a critique of a chosen rehabilitation technique including its use and efficacy with appropriate referral to and analysis of the research literature and demonstration of application.
The primary source of reading for this module will be appropriate peer reviewed
scientific journals.
ACSM (2006) ACSM’s guidelines for exercise testing and prescription. 7th edn. Maryland: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Anderson, M.K. (2004) Foundations of athletic training: Prevention, assessment and management. 3rd edn. Philadelphia: Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins.
Andrews, J.R., Harrelson, G.L. & Wilk, K.E. (2004) Physical rehabilitation of the injured athlete. London: W.B. Saunders.
Brown, L.E. & Ferrigno, V. (2005) Training for speed, agility and quickness. 2nd edn. Illinois: Human Kinetics.
Brukner, P. & Khan, K. (2007) Clinical sports medicine. 3rd edn. McGraw-Hill.
Graves, J.E. & Franklin, B.A. (Ed.) (2001) Resistance training for health and rehabilitation. Illinois: Human Kinetics.
Houglum, P.A. (2005) Therapeutic exercise for musculoskeletal injuries. 2nd edn. Illinois: Human Kinetics.
Jackson, A.W. et al (2004) Physical activity for health and fitness. 2nd edn. Illinois: Human Kinetics.
Kolt, G. & Snyder – Mackler, L. (2003) Physical therapies in sport and exercise. Churchill Livingstone.
Maud, P.J. & Foster, C. (Ed.) (2006) Physiological assessment of human fitness 2nd edn. Illinois: Human Kinetics.
Nordin, M. & Frankel, V. (2001) Basic biomechanics of the musculoskeletal system. Philadelphia: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins.
Norris, C. (2004) Sports injuries: Diagnosis and management. 3rd edn. Butterworth-Heinemann.
Prentice, W. (2004) Rehabilitation techniques for sport medicine and athletic training. 4th edn. Boston: McGraw Hill.
Speer, K.P. (2005) Injury prevention and rehabilitation for active older athletes. Illinois: Human Kinetics.
See the library reading list for this module (Medway)
On successful completion of the module students will be able to:
12.1 Demonstrate an ability to critique current theories and research surrounding techniques of rehabilitation using the research literature.
12.2 To critically discuss the evidence to support and refute the efficacy of rehabilitation techniques.
12.3 To demonstrate knowledge and competence in the application of advanced rehabilitation techniques
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