Clinical Management of Neuromusculoskeletal Dysfunction of the Upper Quadrant

Scholar Year: 2020/2021

Courses

Head Teacher Responsability Rita Noélia Silva Fernandes Head Annelies Pool Colaborador Jan Poole Colaborador João Pedro Oliveira dos Santos Neto Colaborador Lúcia Maria Amaral Domingues Colaborador Maria Amélia Alves do Paço Colaborador Susana Patrícia Tinoco da Silva Duarte Colaborador

Weekly workload Hours/week T TP P PL TC S E EL OT TPL O OT/PL Type of classes 2 1 2 Lectures Type Teacher Classes Hours Theoretical-practical Totals 1 2,00 Jan Poole   0,26 João Neto   0,40 Lucia Domingues   0,20 Maria Amélia Paço   0,40 Susana Duarte   0,06 Práticas-Laboratórios Totals 1 1,00 Annelies Pool   0,26 Jan Poole   0,06 João Neto   0,20 Maria Amélia Paço   0,20 Susana Duarte   0,20 Seminário Totals 1 2,00 Annelies Pool   0,33 Jan Poole   0,26 João Neto   0,40 Lucia Domingues   0,20 Maria Amélia Paço   0,40

Teaching language

Portuguese

Intended learning outcomes (Knowledges, skills and competencies to be developed by the students)

Clinical Management of Neuromusculoskeletal Dysfunction of the Upper Quadrant
This curricular unit aims to extend the student’s theoretical and clinical knowledge, clinical reasoning and practical skills in the assessment and management of musculoskeletal problems of the upper quadrant. The unit is designed to build upon each student’s prior knowledge and experience in the management of musculoskeletal dysfunctions of the upper quadrant and focus on the integration of the current concepts of physiotherapy assessment and management of musculoskeletal conditions.

Syllabus

The content includes an integrated clinical approach using concepts and techniques from a variety of approaches to manual therapy, manipulation and exercise, underpinned by an understanding of clinical anatomy, medical specialties and other disciplines, in a clinical reasoning and decision-making framework. It focuses on developing practical and clinical reasoning skills through teaching and case scenarios.
• Neuromusculoskeletal assessment (subjective and objective) and treatment skills for the neuromusculoskeletal dysfunctions of the upper quadrant;
• Outcome measures;
• Prognosis, modification of treatment plan and criteria for discharge;
• Patient interaction: Communication skills and effective collaborative working relationships with patients and the inter-professional team;
• Clinical presentations;

Demonstration of the syllabus coherence with the UC intended learning outcomes

Teaching and learning methods includes:
• Lectures and Seminars
• Case based clinical scenarios in small Tutorial Groups;
• Clinical Skills Lab;
• Self-directed Learning

Teaching methodologies

Avaliação distribuída com exame final

Demonstration of the teaching methodologies coherence with the curricular unit's intended learning outcomes

The assessment method includes a Practical Examination- This examination follows a format similar to an OSCE, designed to allow students to demonstrate clinical reasoning and practical skills.
To complete this curricular unit the students must have a classification of a minimum of 50% in both assessment activities.

Assessment methodologies and evidences

To complete this unit, the students must have a classification of 9,5/20 in the patient’s case report.

Mandatory Bibliography