Universidade Nova de Lisboa

Universidade Nova de Lisboa

Faculdade de Ciências Médicas

Clinical Management of Neuromusculoskeletal Dysfunction of the Lower Quadrant

Code

MF16

Department

Physiotherapy

Credits

8

Teacher in charge

Eduardo Brazete Cruz

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

This curricular unit aims to extend the student’s theoretical and clinical knowledge, clinical reasoning and practical skills in the assessment and management of musculoskeletal problems of the lower quadrant. The unit is designed to build upon each student’s prior knowledge and experience in the management of musculoskeletal dysfunctions of the lower quadrant and focus on the integration of the current concepts of physiotherapy assessment and management of musculoskeletal conditions.

Prerequisites

 

Subject matter

Syllabus

The content includes an integrated clinical approach using concepts and techniques from a variety of approaches to manual therapy, manipulation and exercise, underpinned by an understanding of clinical anatomy, medical specialties and other disciplines, in a clinical reasoning and decision-making framework. It focuses on developing practical and clinical reasoning skills through teaching and case scenarios.

  • Clinical Reasoning and clinical decision-making: Diagnostic Reasoning and non diagnostic forms of reasoning;
  • Mechanisms of pain and dysfunction in specific conditions. Application of the clinical sciences across integrated clinical cases;
  • Concepts of diagnosis and classification of musculoskeletal disorder within the scope of physiotherapy practice;
  • Neuromusculoskeletal assessment (subjective and objective) and treatment skills for the neuromusculoskeletal dysfunctions of the lower quadrant;
  • Precautions and contra-indications;
  • Therapeutic Exercise. Principles of integration of exercise prescription and self-management in treatment programs, and evaluation of treatment outcomes;
  • Clinical presentations;

Bibliography

  • Jones, M. and Rivett, D. (2004). Clinical Reasoning for Manual Therapists. Butterworth Heinemann.
  • Butler DS, Moseley GL. (2003) Explain Pain. Noigroup Publication. Adelaide City West, South Australia.
  • Petty, N.J. (2004) Principles of neuromusculoskeletal treatment and management: a guide for therapists. Churchill Livingstone, Edinburgh.
  • Edwards; B.C. (1992) “Manual of Combined Movements”. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone.
  • Mulligan, B.R. (1995) “Manual Therapy “Nags”, “Snags” and MwMs”. New Zealand: Plant View services.
  • Richardson, C. Jull, G. Hodges, P. Hides, J. (1999)”Therapeutic Exercise for spinal Stabilization”. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone.

Teaching method

Teaching and Learning

Teaching and learning strategies includes:

  • Case based clinical scenarios
  • Small Tutorial Groups
  • Clinical Skills Lab;
  • Self-directed Learning

Evaluation method

Assessment Methods:

  • Practice examinations based on clinical scenarios (70%);
  • Written Assignment (limit to 4000 words) (30%).

To complete this curricular unit the students must have a classification of a minimum of 50% in both assessment activities.

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