| Module Title |
Manual Therapy |
| Module Code |
TRE1039 |
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Faculty |
Science & Health |
School |
Health & Human Performance |
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NFQ level |
8 |
Credit Rating |
5 |
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Description
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Learning Outcomes
1. Describe the physiological principles and techniques of soft tissue and manual therapies, including but not limited to, massage, trigger point release, myofascial release techniques and mobilisations
2. Select and demonstrate the appropriate soft tissue techniques or manual therapy in the management, and prevention, of injury and response to exercise.
3. Evaluate the role of soft tissue and manual therapy 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 | 21463 | Part of Term | Semester 2 | | Coursework | 100% | Examination Weight | 0% | | Grade Scale | 40PASS | Pass Both Elements | N | | 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 | 50% | n/a | | Presentation | The student will write an assignment investigating the efficacy of soft tissue or manual therapy approaches based upon a review of scientific literature and complete an in class presentation based on their assignment | 50% | 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
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Indicative Reading List
Books:
- Susan Findlay: 2010, Sports Massage, Human Kinetics Publishers, 167, 9780736082600
- Houglum, Peggy A.: 2016, Therapeutic Exercise for Musculoskeletal Injuries 4th Edition, Human Kinetics, 1168, 1450468837
- Elly Hengeveld,Kevin Banks: 2013, Maitland's Peripheral Manipulation, Churchill Livingstone, 591, 9780702040672
- Elly Hengeveld,Kevin Banks: 2013, Maitland's Vertebral Manipulation, Churchill Livingstone, 456, 9780702040665
Articles:
None |
Other Resources
None |
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