Module NHS-4449:
Principles of Physiotherapy Pr
Principles of Physiotherapy Practice 2025-26
NHS-4449
2025-26
School of Health Sciences
Module - Semester 1 & 2
20 credits
Module Organiser:
Emily Rigby
Overview
The module will include:
鈥linical examination and assessment of a range of musculoskeletal, neurological and cardiorespiratory conditions
鈥ractical assessment, diagnosis and treatment techniques applicable to a wide range of of musculoskeletal, neurological and cardiorespiratory conditions
鈥ommunication skills
鈥istory taking and consultation skills (SOAP)
鈥hared decision making and goal setting
鈥ompliance and adherance
鈥hysiology of tissue repair
鈥linical reasoning
鈥nvestigative measures including diagnostic ultrasound, radiology and MRI / CT scanning
鈥rinciples of strapping and taping
鈥ntroduction to massage and manual therapies - theory and practice
鈥heory of electro-physical agents (electrotherapy)
鈥atient safety
鈥linical risk management
鈥isk management and communication
鈥eview of therapeutic interventions
Assessment Strategy
-good -60% Very good understanding of the facts and principles specific to the topics covered in this module. Good understanding of physiotherapy practice. This equates to a minimum mark of Grade B- in the Grading Criteria. -excellent -70%> Excellent understanding of the facts and principles specific to the topics covered in this module and evidence of additional evidence gained by the student. Very good understanding of physiotherapy practice. This equates to a minimum mark of Grade A- in the Grading Criteria -another level-50% Basic understanding of the facts and principles specific to the topics covered in this module. Basic understanding of physiotherapy practice. Students will be required to achieve a minimum of C- grade in the assignment to in order to pass the theory component of the module.
Learning Outcomes
- Critically appraise communication skills within the context of the consultation in the practice setting.
- Demonstrate a critical understanding of diagnostic measures and their application in practice
- Demonstrate an understanding of the various modalities used in the treatment and management of injuries and conditions
Assessment method
Exam (Centrally Scheduled)
Assessment type
Summative
Description
Practical examination
Weighting
50%
Due date
28/09/2022
Assessment method
Essay
Assessment type
Summative
Description
3000 word essay
Weighting
50%
Due date
09/09/2022