Overview

The module may include: • Principles and practice of rehabilitation • Working with special / rural populations • Biomechanics and ergonomics • Practical gym work • Rehabilitation techniques • Group and individual rehabilitation sessions • Practical exercise testing • Pre-discharge fitness assessments • Psychology of illness and injury • Therapeutic relationships • Shared decision working • Patient centered care • Multi disciplinary team working • Intergrated health and social care. • Working across care boundaries • Third sector and voluntary services • Innovative practices

Assessment Strategy

-good -60% Very good understanding of the facts and principles specific to the topics covered in this module. Good understanding of the principles of rehabilitation and Physiotherapy Practice. This equates to a minimum mark of Grade B- in the Grading Criteria. -excellent -70%> Excellent understanding of the principles of rehabilitation. Understanding of the facts and principles specific to the topics covered in this module and evidence of additional evidence gained by the student. Very good understanding of the principles of rehabilitation and Physiotherapy practice. This equates to a minimum mark of Grade A- in the Grading Criteria -another level-50% Basic understanding of the facts and principles specific to the topics covered in this module. Basic understanding of the principles of rehabilitation. Students will be required to have a safe understanding of the principles of rehabilitation and Physiotherapy Practice.This equates to a minimum of C- grade in order to pass the theory component of the module.

Learning Outcomes

• Apply a critical understanding of rehabilitation techniques appropriate to people with a variety of injuries and conditions

• Critically analyse the effectiveness of physiotherapy rehabilitation interventions and its impact on the patient and the service.

• Critically evaluate how rehabilitation techniques vary when applied to different populations in society

• Critically evaluate the evidence that relates to cross boundary working and how working across networks can impact patient care.