Musculo-skeletal Rehabilitation

Program Overview

This Level 7 (Masters level) online program from UWE Bristol focuses on the assessment and management of musculoskeletal dysfunction. It covers topics such as clinical reasoning, shared decision-making, and evidence-based interventions. The program includes two on-campus study days and is designed for healthcare professionals in musculoskeletal rehabilitation.

Program Outline

Outline:

Content:

• Assessment and management of musculoskeletal dysfunction
• Clinical reasoning skills in complex and long-term musculoskeletal conditions
• Shared decision-making in musculoskeletal problems
• The role of the musculoskeletal first contact practitioner in primary care settings
• Advances and alternatives in current musculoskeletal practice, including when to request investigations, prescribe, and use injections
• The development of a proactive and preventative approach to care, support of patient self-management, facilitation of behavioral change, and optimization of individuals' physical activity, mobility, functional ability, and independence
• Facilitation of return to, or management of, occupations including work and leisure
• Musculoskeletal focused intervention strategies (e.g., exercise) and evidence for these
• Manual therapy in a complex and long-term musculoskeletal caseload
• Symptom management and pacing of activities
• Adjuncts in musculoskeletal management, e.g., TENS, biofeedback, current electrotherapy modalities, where appropriate
• Chronic pain management, case study discussion, e.g., Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome, chronic non-specific lower back pain, fibromyalgia, etc.
to include review of cognitive behavioral therapy
• Understanding of the multi-disciplinary team and other relevant services beyond the primary care team, e.g., social services, private providers, equipment services

Structure:

• The module is delivered online with two study days on campus
• The syllabus typically includes lectures, seminars, group work, case discussions, online forums, and independent learning

Assessment:

• A 15-minute case presentation with 5-10 minutes of questions (total of 20 minutes)
• Formative assessment opportunities provided during the contact study days

Teaching:

• Lectures and podcasts provide an introduction and summary of the topic area.
• Seminars and group work encourage discussion and the use of information to support learning.
• Independent learning is key and supported by the module team through case discussions and online forums.
• Scheduled learning includes lectures, seminars, tutorials, project supervision, demonstrations, practical classes, and workshops.
• Independent learning includes online activities, essential reading, case study preparation, assignment preparation and completion.

Careers:

• This level 7 (Masters level) module can contribute towards the MSc Rehabilitation.

Other:

• This program is designed for healthcare professionals working in the field of musculoskeletal rehabilitation.
• The program is offered by the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol).
• The program is delivered online with two study days on campus.
• The program costs £1,295.