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Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title Pain ScienceApplied Modalities & Clinical Pract
Module Code TRE1003 (ITS: SS333)
Faculty Health & Human Performance School Science & Health
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 5
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


WorkloadFull time hours per semester
TypeHoursDescription
Lecture36Lecture
Clinical laboratory24Attendence at Student led Clinic
Clinical placement36Attendence at team placement
Independent Study29Independent study and independent tasks
Total Workload: 125
Section Breakdown
CRN11590Part of TermSemester 1
Coursework0%Examination Weight0%
Grade Scale40PASSPass Both ElementsY
Resit CategoryRC1Best MarkN
Module Co-ordinatorKate SheridanModule TeacherAoife Burke
Assessment Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment 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 evaluationStudents 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 reasoning20%Sem 1 End
ParticipationStudents 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 placement20%Sem 1 End
Loop QuizAn MCQ examining student knowledge relating to the stages of healing and the neuroscience of pain20%Week 12
Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
RC1: A resit is available for both* components of the module.
RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module.
RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element.

* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment

Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None

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

Indicative Reading List

Books:
  • 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,


Articles:
None
Other Resources

None

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