AH2D01 - Treatment and Rehabilitation 01 Sep 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | AH2D01 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Treatment and Rehabilitation | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Allied Health and Chiropractic | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Physiotherapy | ||
| Module Leader: | Rhys Shorney | ||
| Module Team: | Jonathon Duffin, Bethan Kent, Filipa Machado | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2022 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 40 | Credit Level: | 5 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100252 - physiotherapy | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2022 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
The module will consolidate the use of acquired anatomy, physiology and biomechanics learning in previous modules to introduce and learn treatment skills and techniques across a range of patient conditions and injuries.
The module will cover the rehabilitation planning for patients and the contemporary considerations relating to linear vs non-linear pedagogy.
Communication strategies for use with patients during treatment delivery will be covered to ensure that treatment delivery is optimal for each patient with consideration to the stage at which the treatment if delivered during the patient management process.
Content Summary
The unit will build from the technical teaching of passive treatment skills such as manual therapy, electrotherapy, therapeutic handing, to active exercise prescription and rehabilitation planning.
The key treatment area covered with be related to the biopsychosocial (BPS) nature of pain management, developing therapeutic alliance and goal setting for treatment. The role of all treatment techniques will be discussed throughout the unit alongside their role within the intended BPS treatment plan.
Continued focus will be given to methods that develop problem solving skills, assessment, synthesis and integration skills and working within the multi and inter-disciplinary teams.
Direct treatment skills will include:
Musculoskeletal Example:
- Joint mobilisation techniques
- Joint manipulation techniques
- Introduction to Maitland/Mckenzie/Cyriax approaches
- Active assisted movement
- Neurodynamic mobilisation techniques
- Taping/bracing/orthosis
- Massage
- Traction
- Active release techniques
- Lymph drainage
- Instrument assisted and manual soft tissue release techniques
Cardiorespiratory Examples:
- Active cycle of breathing techniques and breathing exercises for improving lung volumes. Breathing control techniques.
- Pulmonary rehabilitation classes and exercises
- Manual chest techniques such as percussion
- Introduction to techniques used to support breathing of the critically unwell patient such as: body positioning, postural drainage techniques, manual and ventilatory hyperinflation techniques, thoracic expansion exercises, forced expiratory techniques, nebulisation, incentive spirometry, positive expiratory pressure devices and airway suctioning. Non-invasive ventilation, intermittent positive pressure ventilation devices, inspiratory muscle training options will also be covered.
Neuromuscular Examples:
- Techniques to influence muscle tone such as sensory stimulation, movement facilitation (Bobath), relaxation techniques.
- Motor relearning and plasticity
- Muscle strengthening techniques
- Joint mobility techniques (mechanical and manual assisted)
- Gait re-education
- Electrical stimulation techniques
- Proprioception training
Electrotherapy Examples:
- Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)
- Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES)
- Ultrasound therapy
- Shortwave therapy
- Lazer therapy
- Shockwave
Alongside the practical skills technical learning the students will be taught record keeping skills so that they will be able to record the treatments performed.
Rehabilitation strategies
- Periodisation
- Linear vs non-linear pedagogy
- Internal and external queues/language
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Seminar | 48 |
| Independent Study | 160 |
| Directed Study | 144 |
| Active/Simulation Based | 48 |
| Total Hours Selected | 400 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Competently perform a range of treatment skills and techniques. |
| LO2 | Appraise treatment selection within the context of an overriding treatment/rehabilitation plan. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronous Onsite Practical Assessment | Production (Onsite) 1 | Teach movement tasks to a patient. Discuss progression and regression options available | 20 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Onsite Practical Assessment | OSCE 1 | Skills competency assessment and Evidence review. Multi-stationed skills exam | 60 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Production (Onsite) 1 | ✘ | ✔ | |
| OSCE 1 | ✔ | ✘ | |