This module will revisit and develop to an advanced level the theory and application of joint mobilisations into the practices associated with vertebral mobilisation techniques.
Accepted mobilisation techniques (including Maitland and Mulligan) will be developed to assess, critically evaluate and treat a range of relevant vertebral and neurological pathologies common in sports therapy. Learners will extend their existing knowledge of spinal anatomy to understand the mechanisms of common vertebral and neurological pathologies and disorders. Appropriate interventions will be studied and practiced in practical workshops.

Practical Assessment and Viva (30min) - 60% (LO's 1 & 2) Final assessment.
Learners are required to carry out a spinal assessment and deliver appropriate safe and effective mobilisation techniques.
There will be a short viva to give the opportunity to demonstrate a knowledge of underpinning theories and justify their selection of techniques to a safe level of competency in this area

Written assessment (2000 words) - 40% (LO's 3)
Learners will conduct a critical review of current research on the use of vertebral and neurological mobilisations

All elements of summative assessment MUST be passed to achieve an overall pass in this module.

You are required to have 80% attendance on this module.

Formative assessment will be provided via practice situations, discussions and independent study exercises.

1. Conduct safe, appropriate and effective assessment techniques associated with common vertebral and neurological pathologies
Application
Problem Solving
Communication

2. Deliver and justify a range of safe, appropriate and effective spinal and neurological mobilisations to address common vertebral and neurological pathologies
Application
Problem Solving
Knowledge and Understanding

3. Critically evaluate research in the area of vertebral and neurological mobilisation
Enquiry
Analysis
Knowledge and Understanding
Learning

The total learning time for this module is¿150¿hours. Compromising of¿42 hours of formal teaching and¿108¿hours of guided independent study.

Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: (42 hours)
13 x 3 hour clinical workshops
6 x 30 min webinars

Guided Independent Study: (108 hours)
39 hours tutor-directed independent study (inc online blended learning tasks)
26 hours practical experience
21 hours in assessment preparation
22 hours student-led independent study

All assessment briefs are available now on Microsoft Teams, the details of when they are due to be submitted are in the module handbook and in the assessment guidelines. All feedback will be given in accordance with the University’s 20 working day policy.
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The teaching schedule for this module is available in Microsoft Teams.

This module utilises a number of online resources to facilitate teaching and learning. All work and material, as well as communication tools, are accessible via Microsoft Teams.

Recommended course materials and tools:
Brukner, P. & Kahn, K. (2017) Clinical Sports Medicine (5th ed) New York: McGraw-Hill
Prentice, W. E. (2015). Rehabilitation techniques in sports medicine and athletic training. (6th ed.). United States: SLACK Incorporated.

Complete Anatomy by 3D for medical or
Essential Anatomy 5 by 3D for medical
Muscles in motion – 3D for medical
Office 365 Suite

RECOMMENDED JOURNALS TO SUPPORT THIS MODULE INCLUDE:
British Journal of Sports Medicine
Sports Therapy Journal
ACSM
Journal of Sports Sciences
Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise
Athletic therapy today
Physical therapy in sport
Canadian Journal of Applied Physiology
European Journal of Applied Physiology and Occupational Physiology
International Journal of Sports Medicine
Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness
Physician and Sports Medicine
Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports
Sports Medicine
Use SportDiscus and Medline databases to identify relevant articles in these and other journals

Appropriately and adequately equipped lecture room
Appropriately and adequately equipped clinic room with appropriate teaching facilities
Appropriately and adequately stocked library facilities
Access to Microsoft Teams

This module will revisit and develop to an advanced level the theory and application of joint mobilisations into the practices associated with vertebral mobilisation techniques.
Accepted mobilisation techniques (including Maitland and Mulligan) will be developed to assess, critically evaluate and treat a range of relevant vertebral and neurological pathologies common in sports therapy. You will extend your existing knowledge of spinal anatomy to understand the mechanisms of common vertebral and neurological pathologies and disorders. Appropriate interventions will be studied and practiced in practical workshops.