Module: Injuries 1

Module Specifications.

Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025

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Date posted: September 2024

Module Title	Injuries 1
Module Code	SS218 (ITS) / TRE1009 (Banner)
Faculty	Science & Health	School	Health & Human Performance
Module Co-ordinator	Sinead O'Keeffe
Module Teachers	Kate Sheridan
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	10
Pre-requisite	Not Available
Co-requisite	Not Available
Compatibles	Not Available
Incompatibles	Not Available

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Description

The aim of this module is to introduce the student to the role of the Athletic Therapist and Trainer, as part of the multidisciplinary team, in the management of injuries in physically active populations. Topics covered will include soft tissue healing, the principles and techniques of clinical assessment of lower limb musculoskeletal injuries with a view to making an accurate diagnosis and an initial management plan.

Learning Outcomes

1. Describe and demonstrate the process of taking a history from a patient with a lower limb injury.
2. Discuss the role of the Athletic Therapist and Trainer, as part of the multidisciplinary team, in the management of a patient.
3. Describe the stages of healing associated with a musculoskeletal injury.
4. Describe the epidemiology, typical mechanisms, signs and symptoms and problems associated with musculoskeletal injuries of the lower limb.
5. Clinically examine the lower limbs.
6. Use principles of logic and problem solving in clinically examining a patient with an injury of the lower limb.
7. Design and implement programmes for the prevention and initial management of lower limb, musculoskeletal injuries.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	36	Lecture
Laboratory	32	Practical skills session
Directed learning	4	Theoretical and practical
Independent Study	178	Independent study and independent tasks
Total Workload: 250

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

The clinical assessment (consultation, history taking and clinical examination) of lower limb injuries
Muscle, thigh, knee, shin, calf and Achilles, ankle and foot, and lower limb nerve injuries related to sporting and physical activity

Soft tissue healing
Principles and stages of healing

The epidemiology, mechanisms of injury, common signs and symptoms for common lower limb injuries
Lower limb musculoskeletal injuries

Initial management of common lower limb musculoskeletal injuries including referral where appropriate
Lower limb musculoskeletal injuries

Develop clinical reasoning within the assessment and management of lower limb injuries
Clinical reasoning within the differential diagnosis of lower limb injuries

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Loop Quiz	Multiple choice questions	15%	Week 6
Loop Quiz	Multiple choice questions	15%	Week 12
Practical/skills evaluation	Clinical skills evaluation	15%	Week 6
Practical/skills evaluation	Clinical skills evaluation	15%	Week 12
Assignment	Academic Writing: Case study	40%	Sem 1 End

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories: Resit category 1: A resit is available for both* components of the module. Resit category 2: No resit is available for a 100% continuous assessment module. Resit category 3: No resit is available for the continuous assessment component where there is a continuous assessment and examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a Continuous Assessment/Examination split; where the module is 100% continuous assessment, there will also be a resit of the assessment
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Brukner, P.D. & Khan, K.,: 2002, Clinical Sports Medicine, 2nd,
Starkey and Ryan, FA Davis 2002 ISBN13: 9780803607910: 0, Evaluation of Orthopedic and Athletic Injuries,
Prentice: 2005, Arnheim s Principles of Athletic Training,
Schultz S, Houglum P, Perrin D: 0, Examination of musculoskeletal injuries, 2nd,
Lephart S: 2000, Proprioception and neuromuscular control in joint stability, Human Kinetics, 0-88011-864-4

Other Resources

59869, Foam mats, wobble boards, orthotic devices, 0, Practical equipment,