Students have to be an allied health professional registered with the HCPC, sports therapist or biomechanist who support allied health professionals or a medical professional. All of whom are involved in musculoskeletal practice.

This module will introduce the growth and ageing of human spine and explore the biomechanical basis for clinical assessment and intervention. This module will facilitate the investigation into the mechanics and related pathologies of the spine. This module will also inform students about basic assessment techniques employed in a clinical setting to measure spine and back movement right up to the use of three-dimensional movement analysis systems in a biomechanical laboratory. An appreciation to the wide variety of techniques and equipment available will allow students to critically apply scientific methodological procedures in clinical working environment.

A case study assignment incorporating poster presentation drawn from your application of the module theory to clinical practice of a specific case study.(60%) 2400 words (contributes to meeting all LO's)

Learning Diary (40% 1200 words) reflecting on your work on the module as applied in practice spanning the period of the nine week study block. (contributes to meeting LO's 3, 4 and 5)

The learning diary and assignment will require reflection on research for the module in application to a clinical case study of choice. (contributes to meeting all LO's)

All elements of the assessment must be passed.

Additional Assessment Details (include formative feedback / assessment):
Biomechanics suite of modules are normally delivered in seminar style teaching, which involves encouraging students to engage in discussion/ debate. This provides opportunities for constructive feedback which will come from student¿s involvement in informal and formal presentation either through blackboard activities or at the contact sessions. The presentations can either involve a group of students or individuals presenting their own case studies. Module staff also provide formative feedback through tutorials and blackboard discussion groups.

Scheduled Learning & Teaching Hours
Seminar style 2 hours
Lecture 1 hour
Task based activity 2 hours
Workshop 3 hours
Total = 8 hours

Independent Study Hours
All pre course reading materials and course documentation will be available through blackboard. It will be necessary for students to engage fully in the Black Board activities and tasks and they are encouraged to participate in the discussion forums within blackboard to enhance the teaching / learning experience. This will consist of several Activities and Tasks which from which you will be asked to actively contribute to electronic based discussions.

Pre module Preparation 10 hours
Reading and research 25 hours
Distance learning (Independent and VLE) 82 hours
Assessment preparation 25 hours
Total 142 hours

In addition to standard library and IT facilities, the students in this modules will require:
Anatomical models
Presentation tools(computer facilities)

Michael A Adams, Nikolai Bogduk. Kim Burton and Patricia Dolan. (2013)The Biomechanics of Back Pain. 3rd Edition. Churchill Livingstone . ISBN 9780702043130
Galbusera F and Hans-Joachim W. Biomechanics of the spine: Basic concepts, Spinal disorders and treatment. Academic Press (2018) ISBN 978-0128128510

This module will introduce the growth and ageing of human spine and explore the biomechanical basis for clinical assessment and intervention. This module will facilitate the investigation into the mechanics and related pathologies of the spine. This module will also inform you about basic assessment techniques employed in a clinical setting to measure spine and back movement right up to the use of three-dimensional movement analysis systems in a biomechanical laboratory. An appreciation to the wide variety of techniques and equipment available will allow you to critically apply scientific methodological procedures in clinical working environment.