ST7050 - Clinical Assessment of Sports Injuries (2020/21)
| Module specification | Module approved to run in 2020/21 | ||||||||||||
| Module title | Clinical Assessment of Sports Injuries | ||||||||||||
| Module level | Masters (07) | ||||||||||||
| Credit rating for module | 20 | ||||||||||||
| School | School of Human Sciences | ||||||||||||
| Total study hours | 200 | ||||||||||||
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| Running in 2020/21(Please note that module timeslots are subject to change) |
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Module summary
This module assesses the students’ practical ability to undertake a clinical examination and assessment for any common sports injury to the upper or lower limb. Students will develop critical awareness of current issues relating to sports injuries, epidemiology, and mechanisms of injury, as well as their clinical reasoning and critical application of an examination and assessment in a sports setting.
Syllabus
Functional and applied anatomy and biomechanics of the peripheral joints. LO 1, 2, 4
Clinical examination and assessment techniques – theory, practice and evidence base. LO 1, 2, 3, 4
Theoretical basis and practical application of differential diagnostic testing including specificity, sensitivity and reliability of clinical tests and outcome measures. LO 1, 2, 3, 4
Pathology of healing with specific relevance to presentation of injuries. LO 2, 3, 4, 5
Common sports injuries – aetiology, epidemiology, presentation based on analysis of the literature. LO 4, 5
Balance of independent study and scheduled teaching activity
Delivery of the module will be by lectures, seminars and practical sessions. Within practical sessions students will be shown techniques of examination and assessment of peripheral joints and allowed time to practice these skills under supervision. Lectures, seminars and independent learning will be used to develop the theoretical basis of examination and assessment techniques and critical analysis of case notes and clinical reasoning. The module is also supported extensively by WebLearn.
Students’ study responsibilities are articulated in the Student Charter which is available via the University web site.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this module students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate a safe and effective examination and assessment of peripheral joints.
2. Effectively select, utilise and interpret differentiation tests and outcome measures in the context of sports therapy.
3. Rationalise examination and assessment procedures based on integration of relevant concepts from current literature and current practice in sports therapy.
4. Identify and analyse a range of sports injuries using clinical reasoning - their aetiology, pathology, mechanisms of injury, presentation and treatment options.
5. Deliver a coherent and well-informed oral presentation within the specified time allowed.
Assessment strategy
The assessment strategy for this module includes an individual presentation where students will present for 15 minutes each on a specific sporting injury. This will assess the students’ capability to integrate research and present coherently to an audience of peers. The 35 minute practical exam will assess the students’ ability to examine and assess a peripheral joint, with a viva to demonstrate their clinical reasoning and rationale for the assessment process.
This module is PASS ALL COMPONENTS due to the clinical and theorectical competencies outlined by The Society of Sports Therapists to enable application for licence to practice.
Bibliography
Textbooks:
Core:
Brukner, P. & Khan, K. (2017) Clinical Sports Medicine. 5th Ed. McGraw Hill
Field, D. (2013) Anatomy: Palpation and surface markings (5th edition). Butterworth Heinemann
Franklyn-Miller, A., Favley, E., McCrory, P. and Brukner, P. (2011) Clinical Sports Anatomy. McGraw-Hill
Gross, J., Fetto, J. and Rosen, E. (2009) Musculoskeletal Examination (3rd edition). Wiley-Blackwell
Hattam, P. and Smeatham, A. (2010) Special Tests in Musculoskeletal Examination: An evidence-based guide for clinicians. Elsevier
Magee, D.J. (1997) Orthopedic physical assessment. Harcourt, Brace & Company
Palastanga, N., Field, D. & Soames, R. (2012) Anatomy & Human Movement: Structure and Function (6th edition). Butterworth Heinemann
Journals:
American Journal of Sports Medicine
British Journal of Sports Medicine
Clinics in Sports Medicine
Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine
Journal of Applied Biomechanics
Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy
Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy
Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research
Sports Medicine
Websites:
Visible Body
Electronic Databases:
PubMed
SPORT Discus
Science Direct