Portfolio, 100% (3000-4000 words) based on 4 key tasks related to the learning outcomes 1 - 4. This portfolio will allow for student to relate the module content to their own personal clinical practice. Including case study presentations, critical review of relevant and current therapies utilised in paediatric lower limb pathologies and examination of research in this area that can be applied to clinical practice.

Additional Assessment Details (include formative feedback / assessment):
Students will be required to present to the group a case study presentation which will allow for feedback to then generate a written report within the submitted portfolio.
Delivery is in seminar style teaching, which involves encouraging students to engage in discussion/ debate. This provides opportunities for constructive feedback which will come from students’ involvement in informal and formal presentation. Module staff also provide formative feedback through tutorials and blackboard discussion groups

Study of this module will focus on the following subject areas.

Disease and pathology associated with gross changes in gait with particular focus on Neurology, Orthopaedics and Rheumatology.
Current therapeutic intervention and assessment for pathologies associated with the paediatric lower limb
External influences on development and changes in therapies in the growing child.
Multidisciplinary intervention of lower limb pathologies in children

Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: (25 hours)
Formal Lectures are used to ensure particular points of knowledge (4 hours are allocated to this type of deliver)
There is a stimulant to work and debate elsewhere in the delivery with group work, practical lab sessions, presentations and practical activities. (21 hours of university class contact time)

Guided Independent Study: (125 hours)
Portfolio building entails thorough reading around subject areas, (50 hours )with preparation for case study including researching for the relevant patient and following through the treatment process. (25 hours) analysing results, preparation and write up of portfolio (50 hours).

All pre course reading materials, course documentation and power point presentations delivered during contact weekends will be available through blackboard. Students are encouraged to participate in the discussion forums within blackboard to enhance their learning experience.

In addition to standard library and IT facilities, the students in this module will require:
Anatomical models
Presentation tools -(computer facilities)
Clinical Facilities - couches, biomechanical measuring devices. Gait analysis equipment

Burns J (2012) Childhood Disorders of the foot and lower limb. Nova

Staheli L (2015) Fundamentals of pediatric orthopedics (5th Ed) Lippincott Williams and Wilkins;

Thompson P, Volpe R, (2001) Introduction to Podopaediatrics (2nd Ed) Edinburgh, Churchill Livingstone

The module is aimed at all allied health professionals who are involved in musculoskeletal practice, sports therapists who support allied health professionals and medics who are completing the MSc

1. Independently demonstrate a systematic understanding of paediatric lower limb therapies in the management of presenting pathology (Enquiry, Knowledge and Understanding, Learning)

2. Research, evaluate and critically debate the therapies available when managing a paediatric patient with neuromuscular, orthopaedic and Rheumatoid diseases (Communication, Problem Solving)

3. Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of paediatric lower limb therapies and reflect on the application of these therapies in different specialities (Enquiry, Learning, Reflection)

4. Research, evaluate and critically debate the therapeutic alternative therapies available in the management of paediatric musculoskeletal pathologies (Enquiry, Problem Solving)

Study of this module will focus on the following subject areas:

Disease and pathology associated with gross changes in gait with particular focus on Neurology, Orthopaedics and Rheumatology.
Current therapeutic intervention and assessment for pathologies associated with the paediatric lower limb
External influences on development and changes in therapies in the growing child.
Multidisciplinary intervention of lower limb pathologies in children