Include all relevant content as referred to in the learning outcomes and assessment.
Introduce students to a range of both passive and active examination techniques using observation and palpation of posture and regional body areas.

- Introduce and justify, via osteopathic principles and physiological mechanisms, the use of a range of soft tissue and articulatory techniques and their associate indications and contra-indications.

Throughout this module, emphasis will be placed on the importance of effective observation and palpatory skills and the need for a holistic approach in osteopathic examination and treatment.

(Subject Benchmark Statement: Osteopathy: A,B,D,E,F,G,H,K,L,M)

Diploma Practical 15% - 15 minutes - assessed by LO 1, 2, 3
Practical exam 45% - 10 minutes - assessed by LO 2, 3, 4
Coursework Essay (1500 words) 40% assessed by LO 5, 6


All elements of the module assessment must be passed in order to complete the module.

Additional Assessment Details (include formative feedback / assessment):

Students will be required to contribute to an in-class formative class discussion with peers.

- Opportunities for formative feedback, will be given during group work in practical sessions
- Essay will have a draft submission with feedback before final submission.

CONTACT HOURS (81):
27 x 3 hour osteopathic technique practical classes

INDEPENDENT STUDY HOURS (69):
essay preparation - 20 hours
peer/ study group practical revision - 49 hours

Biel, A. and Dorn, R. (2014) 5th Edn. Trail Guide to the Body: How to Locate Muscles, Bones and More. Book of Discovery
Chaitow L (2014) Muscle Energy techniques 4th ed Churchill Livingstone Elsevier
Kingston, B (2000) Understanding Joints: A Practical Guide to their Structure and Function. Nelson Thornes Ltd. Cheltenham
Stone, R.J. and Stone, J.A. (2011) Atlas of Skeletal Muscles. McGraw Hill

Students have access and can borrow books from any other university library participating in the SCONUL scheme.

Students must have successfully completed ‘Introduction to Osteopathic Theory and Practice’ before starting the module, unless exemption has been agreed.

1. Demonstrates knowledge of postural characteristics to be able to interpret postural findings. (OPS: B1,2,C1)
Analysis
Knowledge & Understanding
Learning

2. Demonstrates the ability to determine changes in tissues and joint movement by the appropriate use of observation and palpation (OPS: B2,C1,2,7)
Application
Communication
Knowledge & Understanding

3. Demonstrates an understanding of the principles of biomechanics sufficient to apply osteopathic techniques safely and effectively (OPS: B2,C1,2,7)
Application
Enquiry
Knowledge & Understanding
Learning

4. Acknowledges relative contraindications when using soft tissue techniques (OPS: C2)
Enquiry
Learning
Reflection

5. Begins to understand osteopathic concepts and principles and applies them appropriately when considering the effects of osteopathic treatment (OPS: B1,4,C2,7)
Enquiry
Analysis
Problem Solving

6. Demonstrates sufficient understanding of the likely effects of osteopathic treatments (informed by current research, where available). (OPS: B1,4,C2,7)
Analysis
Problem solving
Enquiry