Overview

This topic provides students with knowledge about the pathophysiology, medical and exercise management of common and prevalent neuromusculoskeletal conditions including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, stroke, spinal cord injury, parkinson's disease, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, dementia, traumatic brain injury. Students will be given the opportunity to develop and apply the following … For more content click the Read More button below.

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Aims

This topic aims to:

  • Support students to gain a practical understanding of the clinical assessment of exercise and functional capacity of people with common neuromusculoskeletal conditions
  • Support students to critically assess the psycho-physiological response to exercise interventions as a rationale for provision of exercise as a treatment strategy in common neuromusculoskeletal conditions
  • Support students to apply contemporary evidence-based approach in the design, modification and monitoring of exercise interventions in people with neuromusculoskeletal conditions

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This topic is taught and assessed as a continuum.

Students who undertake activities where interaction with patients/the public is required, such as in field or clinical placements/visits and in University clinics and gyms, must demonstrate that they have a current National Police Clearance and a current National Criminal History Record Check (Child-Related Clearance) from the Department for Communities and Social Inclusion (DCSI), which is valid for the duration of the placement.

Students must have a 'Provide First Aid Certificate', and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (CPR) prior to the commencement of any field placement.