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Archived Version 2023 - 2024

Module Title Pain ScienceApplied Modalities&Clinical Pract
Module Code SS333
School School of Health & Human Performance

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Module Co-ordinatorDr Noel McCaffreyOffice NumberAG23
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 5
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
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
Lecture36Lecture
Clinical laboratory24Attendence at Student led Clinic
Clinical placement36Attendence at team placement
Independent Study29Independent 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 Assessment100% Examination Weight0%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
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

  • 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
Programme or List of Programmes
ATTBSc Athletic Therapy and Training
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