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HPC registration or equivalent

The main assessment is a presentation of a Portfolio based on a set of tasks (100%) (addresses all LO's)
Task 1 Clinical reasoning
Complete a 500 word description of the relationship between the principles of mechanics, Newtonian physics and human movement
Task 2 Physical signs
Choose a case, either from your own experience or as agreed with your tutor, and write a treatment plan using biomechanical assessment as your basis for the management of the patient showing clear clinical reasoning (No more than 1000 words)
Task 3 Clinical interview
Reflect on the use of biomechanical principles in the management of a patient suffering from a chronic deasease such as diabetes and/or about to have surgical intervention (500 words maximum)

Additional Assessment Details (include formative feedback / assessment):
Students will be expected to take full part in the seminar style discussions taking place both on Blackboard and at the contact weekends

General and neurological anatomy and physiology. Lower limb specific neuro-physiology. The pharmacology and micro-biology of all systemic, physical or topical drugs used in pain management. Alternate methods of pain management. The theory and practice of hypnosis and acupuncture. Injection techniques. Manual and physical techniques.

Scheduled Learning and Teaching: (30 hours)
8 hours Seminar style
10 hours Lecture
8 hours Task based activity
4 hours Workshop
All lecture and workshop material will be provided through VLE ( Blackboard)

Guided Independent Study: (270 hours)
10 hours Pre module Preparation
120 hours Reading and research
120 hours Assessment preparation
20 hours Discussion and interaction

In addition to normal presentation tools (eg. Overhead projectors, Video and television equipment. computer facilities), the following will be required.

Anatomical models.
Clinical facilities- couches, biomechanical measuring devices,(such as goniometers) and gait analysis equipment.