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Learning Partnerships, Unit Catalogue 2011/12


AS30230: Manual therapy

Click here for further information Credits: 12
Click here for further information Level: Honours (FHEQ level 6)
Click here for further information Period: Academic Year at Swindon College
Semester 1 at Swindon College
Click here for further information Assessment: CW 40%, OT 60%
Click here for further information Supplementary Assessment: Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Click here for further information Requisites: Before taking this unit you must take AS30230
Click here for further information Description: Aims:
This unit aims to:
* Develop the student's knowledge and practical skills in the planning and administering of peripheral joint mobilisation techniques.
* Analyse and evaluate differing methods of injury treatment and conduct thorough and in-depth research on recent developments in the Sports Therapy field.

Learning Outcomes:
At the end of this unit students will be able to:
* Develop a critical awareness of manual therapy and mobilisation techniques to the peripheral joints of the body.
* Recognise the typical symptoms and common clinical signs associated with common sports injuries to peripheral and vertebral structures.
* Evaluate the physiological responses of injured tissue to heat, cold, stretching, exercise, mobilisation and immobilisation.
* Provide treatment in different sporting environments: Clinic, sports pitch, changing room, sports hall etc
* Mobilise peripheral joints using Maitland and Mulligan mobilisation techniques and manual therapy in a safe and effective manner.
* Mobilise vertebral joints using Maitland and Mulligan mobilisation techniques and manual therapy in a safe and effective manner.
* Evaluate principles, concepts and applications of manual therapy.
* Research and critically evaluate findings and current trends in mobilisations and manual therapy.
* Give rational and valid reasons, supported by evidence, for treatment and techniques provided.
* Evaluate the effectiveness of manual therapy treatments relating to recent research and patient evaluation and feedback.

Skills:
Intellectual: (T, F and A) Knowledge of current theoretical concepts in manual therapy and justification for the use of treatments with accurate evaluation.
Professional: (F) Independent research; report writing; consultation; assessment and evaluation skills.
Practical: (T, F and A) Safe and effective application of manual therapy techniques; safe and effective assessment of patients; progression of treatments.
Key: (F and A) Professional development and communication skills; improving performance; working with others; practical problem solving and effective oral communication.
(T: Taught, F: Facilitated, A: Assessed)

Content:
* Examination and assessment procedures.
* Posture and gait assessment and re-education.
* Peripheral mobilisation, advanced massage and stretching techniques.
* Vertebral mobilisations
* Proprioception, mobilisation, stretches and strengthening exercises for the upper and lower body - early and intermediate, late and pre-discharge stages.
* Core stability and dynamic work.
* Research analysis.
* Guest speakers and discussions concerning recent therapies and developments in injury treatment.
Click here for further informationProgramme availability:

AS30230 is Compulsory on the following programmes:

Learning Partnerships
  • UDAS-HFB01 : BSc (hons) Sport (Sports Therapy) (Work-based Learning) (Full-time at Swindon College) - Year 1
  • UDAS-HPB01 : BSc (hons) Sport (Sports Therapy) (Work-based Learning) (Part-time at Swindon College) - Year 1

NB. Programmes and units are subject to change at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.