Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy (Spine and Ergonomics)

The module focus on the development of critical thinking in the diagnosis and skills in physiotherapy assessment and treatment of the spinal vertebrae.  This module will adopt the problem-based approach placing the theories into the appropriate contexts of practice. Arthrokinematics of the spine will be covered in the module. Students will be introduced to the different musculoskeletal condition affecting the cervical, thoracic, lumbar and sacroiliac joints with evidence-based assessment and treatment approaches. The module will also cover topics on effective communication and manual handling skills for physiotherapy in the musculoskeletal context. Topics on orthopaedics in musculoskeletal and chronic pain management will be included in the module. Students will learn pre and post-surgical management of orthopaedics cases related to the spine (e.g. spinal surgery, fracture management) and management of patients with chronic pain syndrome. Students will also learnt about ergonomic assessment in the programme.