Lower Quadrant is designed for qualified physiotherapists who want to further develop their skills in the assessment and management of patients with musculoskeletal dysfunction of the lumbopelvic spine and lower limb. The module will focus on research informed patient centred care of acute and chronic musculoskeletal dysfunction resulting from disease, trauma and surgery. There will be an emphasis on advanced clinical reasoning and examination, to select, justify and evaluate management strategies. It is an expectation that you will have MSK experience and an existing caseload of patients with lower quadrant dysfunction, to facilitate consolidation and application of learning for the assessment process. You will be encouraged to utilise self-evaluation and reflection of your own and others practice, to actively engage in evaluation of relevant research and facilitate transformative practice. 

The aim of this module is to build on your existing knowledge and skills, to facilitate a critical approach to musculoskeletal physiotherapy theory and practice, from an evidence-informed perspective and to apply advanced clinical reasoning and practical skills to the assessment and management of lower quadrant dysfunction.   

Teaching will be a blend of on-line delivery requiring access to a reliable PC & internet connection, plus practical classes that will take place in a newly refurbished lab at College Lane Campus, Hatfield 

Module content

This module is equivalent to 300 hours of student effort including 11 taught days and 1 assessment day. All applications are considered on a first come, first served basis. Once the module is full the application portal will close, so early application is advised. 

Attendance dates:

Intellectual, Practical and Transferable Skills 

• Demonstrate professional expertise, technical mastery and adaptability in developing management skills/strategies appropriate for patients with lower quadrant peripheral and spinal musculoskeletal dysfunction.    
  
  
• Engage effectively in academic and professional communication, using a range of communication skills which demonstrate application of critical understanding of theories, principles and concepts appropriate to the management of lower quadrant peripheral and spinal musculoskeletal dysfunction.  
  
  
• Utilise self-evaluation and reflection on their own and others practice in order to develop advanced clinical reasoning skills, taking into account the evolving evidence-base and current legal, ethical and professional issues. 

“A great module, really enjoyable. Thank you for your expertise. I feel inspired to do more modules” 

“I have really enjoyed the module as a whole; it has developed my practice exponentially.” 
“Teaching is practical based and interactive, definitely useful to clinical practice.”