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Module Title	Injuries 1
Module Code	SS218
School	School of Health & Human Performance
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Module Co-ordinator	Mr Enda Whyte	Office Number	A246
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	10
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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 the physically active population. Topics covered will include The principles of conducting a clinical consultation. The principles of history taking. Detailed functional and surface anatomy of the lower limb. The principles and techniques of clinical assessment of lower limb injuries with a view to making an accurate diagnosis.

Learning Outcomes

1. describe the functional anatomy of the lower limbs
2. describe the surface anatomy of the lower limbs
3. describe the process of taking a history from a patient with a lower limb injury
4. clinically examine the lower limbs
5. Describe the role of the Athletic Therapist and Trainer, as part of the mutlidisciplinary team, in the management of a patient
6. Describe the typical mechanisms, signs and symptoms of lower limb injuries

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	36	No Description
Laboratory	32	Practical skills session
Directed learning	4	Theoretical and practical
Independent Study	178	No Description
Total Workload: 250

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

1. Functional anatomy of the lower limb

2. The assessment (consultation, history taking and clinical examination) of lower limb injuries
Muscle, thigh, knee, shin, calf and achilles, ankle and foot, and lower limb nerve injuries related to sporting and physical activity

3. Principles and usefulness of diagnostic imaging in sports medicine

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	60%	Examination Weight	40%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
Unavailable

Indicative Reading List

Brukner, P.D. & Khan, K.,: 2002, Clinical Sports Medicine, 2nd,
Starkey and Ryan, FA Davis 2002 ISBN13: 9780803607910: 0, Evaluation of Orthopedic and Athletic Injuries,
Prentice: 2005, Arnheim s Principles of Athletic Training,
Schultz S, Houglum P, Perrin D: 0, Examination of musculoskeletal injuries, 2nd,
Lephart S: 2000, Proprioception and neuromuscular control in joint stability, Human Kinetics, 0-88011-864-4

Other Resources

1062, foam mats, wobble boards, trampoline, 0, Practical equipment,

Programme or List of Programmes

ATT	BSc Athletic Therapy and Training
SHSA	Study Abroad (Science & Health)
SHSAO	Study Abroad (Science & Health)

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