Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025
All Module information is indicative, and this portal is an interim interface pending the full upgrade of Coursebuilder and subsequent integration to the new DCU Student Information System (DCU Key).
As such, this is a point in time view of data which will be refreshed periodically. Some fields/data may not yet be available pending the completion of the full Coursebuilder upgrade and integration project. We will post status updates as they become available. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Date posted: September 2024
| Module Title |
Pain ScienceApplied Modalities & Clinical Pract |
| Module Code |
SS333 (ITS) / TRE1003 (Banner) |
|
Faculty |
Science & Health |
School |
Health & Human Performance |
| Module Co-ordinator | Kate Sheridan | | | Module Teachers | Aoife Burke | |
|
NFQ level |
8 |
Credit Rating |
5 |
|
Pre-requisite |
Not Available |
|
Co-requisite |
Not Available |
| Compatibles |
Not Available |
| Incompatibles |
Not Available |
|
Coursework Only
|
Description
This module will introduce the student
1. the use of therapeutic modalities in the treatment of musculoskeletal injury
2. the scientific basis for the use of therapeutic modalities in Sports Medicine
3. The neuroscience of pain
4. The assessment and treatment of acute, subacute and chronic pain
5. the role of the Athletic Therapy and Training student in a multidisiplinary team caring for the health of players and athletes
|
Learning Outcomes
1. examine current literature on the scientific basis for the use of therapeutic modalities in the treatment of musculoskeletal injury
2. explain the mechanism of action of commonly used therapeutic modalities
3. list the indications and contraindications for the use of therapeutic modalities
4. administer therapeutic modalities in a safe and effective manner
5. generate a log-book record of cases seen and activities undertaken in team placements and student led clinic
6. write a detailed case report
7. perform appropriate musculoskeletal clinical assessment in Student led Clinic
8. Describe the neuroscience relating to nociceptive, neuropathic and nociplastic pain
9. Clinically examine pain through the use of valid and reliable outcome measures
10. Examine clinical management strategies for acute and chronic pain with a focus on person-centred-care
|
| Workload |
Full-time hours per semester |
| Type |
Hours |
Description |
| Lecture | 36 | Lecture | | Clinical laboratory | 24 | Attendence at Student led Clinic | | Clinical placement | 36 | Attendence at team placement | | Independent Study | 29 | Independent study and independent tasks | | Total Workload: 125 |
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
|
| Assessment Breakdown | | Continuous Assessment | 100% | Examination Weight | 0% |
| Course Work Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
|---|
| Group project | Students will work in small groups to complete short educational video submissions relating to a number of acute and chronic pain topics. Students must deliver the content in a clear concise manner suitable for public understanding. | 20% | Week 10 | | Practical/skills evaluation | Students will be asked to demonstrate the practical application of a chosen modality. Students will be examined on their knowledge of indications, contraindications, patient safety and clinical reasoning | 20% | Sem 1 End | | Participation | Students will attend a weekly Student Led Clinic where they will conduct subjective, objective and early stage treatments in a supervised clinical environment. | 20% | Every Week | | Report(s) | Students will submit a detailed case report based on an injury they assessed and monitored while on a team placement | 20% | Sem 1 End | | Loop Quiz | An MCQ examining student knowledge relating to the stages of healing and the neuroscience of pain | 20% | Week 12 |
| 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
- Peter Brukner and Karim Khan: 2002, Clinical sports medicine, 2nd, 0074711083
- Chad Starkey, Jeffrey L. Ryan: 2002, Evaluation of orthopedic and athletic injuries, F.A. Davis Co., Philadelphia, PA, 9780803607910
- William E. Prentice: 2009, Arnheim's principles of athletic training, McGraw-Hill Higher Education, Boston, 0077236289
- Turk, Dennis C.; Melzack, Ronald.: 2011, Handbook of Pain Assessment,
- Butler, David S., Moseley, G. Lorimer: 0, Explain Pain,
|
Other Resources
None |
|
|
