Module Specifications.
Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025
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Date posted: September 2024
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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. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 |
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
The clinical assessment (consultation, history taking and clinical examination) of lower limb injuriesMuscle, thigh, knee, shin, calf and Achilles, ankle and foot, and lower limb nerve injuries related to sporting and physical activitySoft tissue healingPrinciples and stages of healingThe epidemiology, mechanisms of injury, common signs and symptoms for common lower limb injuriesLower limb musculoskeletal injuriesInitial management of common lower limb musculoskeletal injuries including referral where appropriateLower limb musculoskeletal injuriesDevelop clinical reasoning within the assessment and management of lower limb injuriesClinical reasoning within the differential diagnosis of lower limb injuries | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Indicative Reading List
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Other Resources 59869, Foam mats, wobble boards, orthotic devices, 0, Practical equipment, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||