Therapeutic modalities for rehabilitators will enable students, to pursue inquiry into interventions in the treatment of common peripheral and vertebral dysfunction and the theory that underlies practice. The module develops the students' ability to select and use therapeutic modalities that are commonly used in rehabilitation. Students will be required to analyse current issues in the use of therapeutic modalities within a rehabilitation environment.
Indicative content includes:
Introduction to the selection and differentiation between a variety of treatment modalities including manual therapy techniques, electrophysical modalities, common bracing and taping modalities and analysis tools that can be used e.g. for gait assessment.
Introduction to the application of selected therapeutic modalities.
Current issues in the use of therapeutic modalities in rehabilitation.
Total Contact Hours: 60
Total Private Study Hours: 240
Total Study Hours: 300
Written Assignment (2,000 words) – 50%
Objective Structured Clinical Examination – 50%
Maitland, G., D., Hengeveld, E. and Banks, K. (2005). Maitland's Peripheral Manipulation. Elsevier Butterworth Heinmann.
Maitland, G., D., Hengeveld, E., Banks, K., and English, K. (2005). Maitland’s Vertebral Manipulation. Elsevier Butterworth Heinmann.
Mulligan, B., R. (2010). Manual Therapy "NAGS", “SNAGS”, “MWMS”etc. Plane View Services Ltd. ISBN:
Electrotherapy:
Robertson, V. and Low, J. (2006). Electrotherapy Explained: Principles and Practice. Elsevier Butterworth-Heinemann.
Watson, T. (2008). Electrotherapy: Evidence-based Practice. Churchill Livingstone.
Taping:
Macdonald, R. (2009). Pocketbook of Taping Techniques. Churchill Livingstone.
Perrin, D.H. (2005). Sports Injuries – Treatment; Bandages and Bandaging. Human Kinetics.
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:
Discuss indications, cautions and contraindications of selected therapeutic modalities.
Discuss the effects of selected therapeutic modalities.
Use clinical reasoning and critical analysis to select and evaluate the effectiveness of therapeutic modalities.
Demonstrate the application of appropriate therapeutic modalities.
The intended generic learning outcomes. On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
Apply knowledge to the solution of familiar and unfamiliar problems.
Demonstrate communication, presentation, numeracy and C & IT skills.
Demonstrate problem solving skills.
Plan and manage learning.
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