| Module Title |
Soft Tissue Therapies |
| Module Code |
TRE1011 (ITS: SS314) |
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Faculty |
Health & Human Performance |
School |
Science & Health |
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NFQ level |
8 |
Credit Rating |
5 |
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Description
This module aims to present current concepts and practical skills relating to soft tissue/manual therapy techniques. This includes the introduction to, physiological explanation of, demonstration and practice of different soft tissue therapies including, but not limited to, massage, myofascial trigger point release and myofascial release techniques.
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Learning Outcomes
1. Describe the physiological principles and techniques of soft tissue therapies, including but not limited to, massage, trigger point release and myofascial release techniques
2. Select and demonstrate the appropriate soft tissue techniques in the management, and prevention, of injury and response to exercise.
3. Evaluate the role of soft tissue therapies in preparation for, and recovery from, exercise
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| Workload | Full time hours per semester | | Type | Hours | Description |
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| Lecture | 30 | face to face lecture augmented with online resources | | Clinical laboratory | 30 | Demostration and practice of practical skills | | Assignment Completion | 30 | review and synthesis of literature | | Independent Study | 35 | Directed and self directed learning and practice |
| Total Workload: 125 |
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| Section Breakdown | | CRN | 21083 | Part of Term | Semester 2 | | Coursework | 0% | Examination Weight | 0% | | Grade Scale | 40PASS | Pass Both Elements | Y | | Resit Category | RC1 | Best Mark | N | | Module Co-ordinator | Kate Sheridan | Module Teacher | |
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| Assessment Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| Practical/skills evaluation | Practical/skills evaluation with oral examination component | 40% | Week 30 | | Assignment | The student will write an assignment investigating the efficacy of soft tissue techniques based upon a review of scientific literature | 30% | n/a | | Assignment | The student will write an assignment investigating the pathophysiology. and or management of myofascial release techniques based upon a review of scientific literature | 30% | n/a |
| 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
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None |
| Compatibles |
None |
| Incompatibles |
None |
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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 physiological rationale for soft tissue techniques
This includes, but is not limited to, massage, trigger point release and myofascial release techniques
The pathophysiology of myofascial trigger points
Soft tissue technique skills
This deals with how to select and deliver the appropriate soft tissue technique. It will include, but is not limited to, massage, trigger point release and myofascial release techniques
soft tissue therapies in preparation for and recovery from exercise
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Indicative Reading List
Books:
- Susan Findlay: 2010, Sports Massage, Human Kinetics, 9780736082600
- Houglum, Peggy A.: 2016, Therapeutic Exercise for Musculoskeletal Injuries 4th Edition, Human Kinetics, 1168, 1450468837
Articles:
None |
Other Resources
None |
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