9 ECTS credits
270 h study time
Offer 1 with catalog number 4022286FNR for all students in the 1st semester at a (F) Master - specialised level.
Manual Therapy clinical reasoning theory and practice with the use of case studies.
Practical skills are teached as ‘techniques’ but also in the context of clinical cases.
Students are expected to organize ‘exercise groups’ to repeat and rehearse content of practical sessions.
Students are able to search, analyse methodologic quality and discuss implementation of the clinical research related to manual therapy of the lower extremity and the lumbosacral region.
The health profile will be used to describe biopsychosocial context of the analysed health problems.
The cockpit model will be used to help implementation of manual therapy techniques in different regions and different complaints.
The knowledge will be applied by analysis of case studies using problem-based learning strategies. Hereafter skills can be used in realistic clinical context of real life health problems.
The theory courses are a combination of ‘hearing colleges’ and student interaction. The practical courses are organized using interaction, assignments and case study analyses. For the theory course there is a (Dutch) textbook, pdf files of the ppt presentations and scientific papers on PointCarré.
For the content of the practical course there is a workbook available (VUBTIEK) "Lower Extremity". Every year extra addenda will become available.
Students are expected to
- be present in the practical courses and participate in the discussions in an active manner
- prepare the ‘hearing theory course’ by reading the chapter of the textbook and reading ‘abstract’ of the ‘key papers’
- print the powerpoint presentations of the chapter to prepare the course
KNOWLEDGE
Role: Clinician
Competence 1:The student is able to collect the complaints of the patient and interprets the data on the ICF model related to the lower extremity
Knowledge (1K):The student is acquainted with the basic scientific concepts and theories of the rehabilitation sciences, physiotherapy and manual therapy related to the lower extremity included the introduction low back pain.
Competence 2: The student applies manual therapeutic treatment techniques.
Knowledge (2K):The student is acquainted with scientifically based manual therapy treatment tools and techniques
Role: Scientist
Competence 3:The student is able to contribute to the scientific development of the rehabilitation sciences, physiotherapy and manual therapy
Knowledge (3K):The student is acquainted with fundamental research methodologies and statistical analysis
Role: Professional
Competence 4: The student is able to further develop and innovate the manual therapy profession
Knowledge (4K):The student is acquainted with models and hypotheses about the impact of physiotherapy care on the health status of patients
Competence 5: The student participates in the policy
Knowledge (5K):The student has developed insight in the structure and the function(s) of the health care system
Competence 6:The student guides the pedagogical process
Knowledge (6K):The student has developed insight in factors influencing health and the importance of prevention
SKILLS
Role: Clinician
Competence 1:The student is able to collect the complaints of the patient and interprets the data on the ICF model related to the lower extremity
Skills (1V a and b):
a)In the inventory of the client history the student (under supervision) is able to use the correct anamnesis- and examination methods and demonstrates a process-guided, systematic and goal-oriented strategy that is transparent and can be objectively evaluated
b)the student evaluates examination findings and rephrases a physiotherapeutic diagnosis and is able to formulate hereupon clear treatment goals
Competence 2: The student applies manual therapeutic treatment techniques.
Skills (2V a and b):
a) The student can - using the right methodology - describe, carry out and evaluate a treatment plan, related to a relatively complex health problem
b) He has gained insight in the impact of psychological aspects that can influence the health problem and the effectiveness of the treatment
Role: Scientist
Competence 3:The student is able to contribute to the scientific development of the rehabilitation sciences, physiotherapy and manual therapy
Skills (3V a and b):
a) The student can perform a systematic analysis of scientific sources (library, databases, ICT)
b) The student can evaluate, select and interpret existing research on quality and deduce the consequences for the practice
Role: Professional
Competence 4: The student is able to further develop and innovate the profession
Skills (4V):The student is capable to evaluate the effectiveness of new therapeutic research findings within the professional physiotherapy/rehabilitation sciences
Competence 5: The student participates in the policy
Skills (5V) : The student can act following simple and efficient management tasks in a context of professional work and study
Competence 6:The student guides the pedagogical process
Skills (6V):The student informs, advises and instructs the client about his/her personal responsibility within the personal care process
ATTITUDES
Role: Clinician
Competence 1:The student is able to collect the complaints of the patient and interprets the data on the ICF model related to the lower extremity
Attitudes (1A):The student adapts the treatment where necessary based on the results of the follow up examinations of the patient and correctly communicates about relevant options and goals. He is therefore willing to collaborate with the client.
Competence 2: The student applies manual therapeutic treatment techniques.
Attitudes (2A):
The student reflects about his manual therapeutic actions and about the reasoning processes that have led to the treatment plan and adapts the planning where necessary.
Role: Scientist
Competence 3:The student is able to contribute to the scientific development of the rehabilitation sciences, physiotherapy and manual therapy
Attitudes (WA): The student applies the scientific standards together with the ethic code and the deontological behaviour. He is also aware of the variability of research by external circumstances or new insights. This also includes a lifelong learning.
Role: Professional
Competence 4: The student is able to further develop and innovate the profession
Attitudes (4A):The student shows critical insight about his/her personal strategies and actions and actively looks for variants in the existing and new treatment methods.
Competence 5: The student participates in the policy
Attitudes (5A a & b):
a) The student acts and communicates in relation to the professional decisions and professional actions and strategies used in the professional settings in general in view of correct ethical and deontological behaviour.
b) The student takes into account his/her behaviour that should lead to a positive working atmosphere.
Competence 6:The student guides the pedagogical process
Attitudes (6A):The student behaves in a reflective, well organised and efficient way. He uses an adequate and motivating way of communicating. His pro-active way of handling enables anticipation to limiting situations
The final grade is composed based on the following categories:
Practical Exam determines 66% of the final mark.
Other Exam determines 34% of the final mark.
Within the Practical Exam category, the following assignments need to be completed:
Within the Other Exam category, the following assignments need to be completed:
For the part: theory of manual therapy a written exam is taken. The ‘open questions’ will be related to the content of the hearing courses, the textbook, the ppt presentations and available scientific papers.
For the exam of the practical course a case study is presented to the student and the student has to demonstrate an analysis of the history taking based on the ‘health profiel’ used during the courses. Extra questions related to clinical reasoning, treatment strategy and manual therapy treatment techniques and a demonstration of techniques will be asked.
During the practical sessions work assignments will be given. The result of the corrections of this work will be taken into account in the context of the practical exam.
The student has to fulfill the requirements of the written theory as well as of the practical exam to pass the total course.
The score of the practical exam has a weight of 2 times the weight of the written theory exam. If the score on one of both parts is lower than 7/20, that will be the total score.
Attendance in at least 80% of the PO lesseons is essential to get access to the exam.
This offer is part of the following study plans:
Master of Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy: Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy in Musculoskeletal Disorders - Option Manual Therapy (only offered in Dutch)
Master of Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy: verkort traject revalidatiewetenschappen en kinesitherapie bij musculoskeletale aandoeningen met optie manuele therapie (only offered in Dutch)
Preparatory Programme Master of Science in Manual Therapy: Standaard traject (only offered in Dutch)