Rehabilitation of Spinal Disorders

Code

PHRS3037

School

Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Sciences

Level

3

Credits

10

Semesters

Spring UK

Summary

The focus of this course will be the management and rehabilitation of pain and dysfunction and pathology in the spine and pelvis. The course will build on the student’s existing knowledge of normal spinal and pelvic treatment and will develop skills in the application and reasoning of anatomical, biomechanical, biopschosocial and practical clinical approaches to the assessment and management of spinal disorders. The course explores current evidence,which informs the rationale, theory and practical management approaches.

Target Students

Level 3 Physiotherapy and Sport Rehabilitation students.

Classes

• One 2-hour seminar each week for 4 weeks
• One 3-hour practicum each week for 5 weeks
• One 1-hour lecture each week for 5 weeks

Assessment

• 100% Presentation 1: Group presentation 20 mins and 10 mins questions.

Assessed by end of designated period

Educational Aims

Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate a critical understanding of theoretical models and evidence base that underpin management and rehabilitation of a range of acute and chronic spinal disorders.
 

Demonstrate a critical understanding of theoretical models and evidence base that underpin management of a range of acute and chronic spinal disorders.

Apply knowledge of rehabilitation approaches to spinal pain and clinical reasoning skills to modify treatment based on the presenting signs and symptoms.

Develop management plans incorporating existing evidence base for a range of spinal disorders and promote and guide patient self-management.

Manage complex issues arising in patients with spinal pain including co-morbidities and the assessment and management of potential spinal red flags.

Practice by demonstrating advancing knowledge and understanding of spinal pain disorders and developing new practical skills to a high level.

Conveners

• Dr Paul Hendrick
• Professor Roger Kerry