Assessment and Management of Neuromusculoskeletal Dysfunction in the Upper Quadrant

Course overview

This unit is intended to develop both cognitive and psychomotor skills of the practitioner specialising in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of neuromusculoskeletal dysfunction.

This unit is one of the compulsory modules on the Manual Therapy Clinical Pathway. Completion of the full Pathway would lead to eligibility to apply for membership with the Musculoskeletal Association of Chartered Physiotherapists [MACP].

Credits: 20 credits at level 7

This course is intended for

Suitable for HCPC-registered physiotherapists with a minimum of two years of clinical experience, of which six months should have been with neuro-musculoskeletal out-patients. The unit is focused on advanced problem solving of MSK conditions of the upper quadrant and is suitable for both NHS or private-based physiotherapists. 

What you need to know

  • Course fee
    £800
  • Location
    Brooks building
  • Award
    Level 7, 20 Credits

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Course information

Key course content includes:

  • Functional anatomy and biomechanics
  • Subjective and objective patient examination
  • Differential diagnosis
  • Manual treatment techniques and other strategies
  • Clinical reasoning applied to management of neuromusculoskeletal dysfunction of the upper quadrant including the cervical and thoracic spine, shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand. 

Learning Outcomes

  1. Critically explain mechanical and non-mechanical dysfunction of the upper quadrant with reference to the structure, function and biomechanics of the neuromusculoskeletal system including pathology, and pathogenesis.
  2. Critically evaluate and apply scientific and clinical evidence to the management of patients with neuromusculoskeletal dysfunction of the upper quadrant and demonstrate their ability to produce written work which demonstrates the ability to reflect.
  3. Demonstrate skilful assessment, management and clinical reasoning of individuals with neuromusculoskeletal dysfunction of the upper quadrant with reference to the indications, contraindications and indicators for caution that encompasses a biopsychosocial framework.
  4. Demonstrate an advanced level of manual therapy skills including mobilisation and manipulation techniques, exercise and education and other modalities relevant to the management of neuromusculoskeletal dysfunction of the upper quadrant.
  5. Demonstrate advanced use of interpersonal and collaborative communication skills in the assessment and management of individuals with neuromusculoskeletal dysfunction.

Duration

10 weeks

Assessment

Practical examination 50% of the unit mark.

Written assignment 50% of the unit mark.

Entry requirements

Applicants must have already completed at least the teaching component of the 'Principles of Clinical Management for Patients with Neuromusculoskeletal Dysfunction (Foundation)' unit.

Suitable for HCPC-registered physiotherapists with a minimum of two years clinical experience, of which at least six months should have been with neuro-musculoskeletal out-patients. 

Course Fees

The standard course fee is £800.

Course fees

The standard course fee is £800 for 2023/24 entry.

The standard course fee is £1056 for 2024/25 entry i.e. from September 2024.


Candidates can self-fund or be sponsored by an employer, or third party.

How to apply

We want to make our applications process as easy as possible. Please see the below list of application and funding options available for this course.

Self-funded Applications

If you plan to fund your own studies, please follow the instructions below:

Programme or Modular? 

With MMU, you can choose to take units either modularly or as part of a programme of study. 

Modular study allows you to take one-off units and collect academic credits that you may, where allowable, count towards a future academic award, either at MMU or another university. 

Programme-based study means you pursue a particular award and study units applicable to that award. You can read about MMU's programmes of study in our prospectus. 

Application Form

Once you have decided whether to apply for a programme or modular study, complete and return an MMU Application Form.

HE Co-operative Application

All applications for prescribing courses require an additional application form available to complete at http://www.hecooperative.co.uk/ . You should download and complete this form and return it to MMU Admissions via email (directapplications@mmu.ac.uk).

Receipt of Applications 

Once MMU has received both your MMU and HE Co-operative applications, your details will be passed to the academic lead for consideration.

We will notify you of the outcome of your application as soon as possible.

Enrolment

If your application has been successful, you will receive an invitation to enroll. At this stage you will be able to choose how you will pay your fees - a number of payment options are available.

All applicants will require a recent (within 3 years of commencing the course) DBS check at enhanced disclosure level to meet professional body requirements. This must be shown at registration. Additional documentation relating to the DBS check must also be completed; this will be sent to all successful applicants.

Employer-sponsored Applications

If your employer has agreed to fund your studies, please follow the process below to apply.

1) Programme or Modular?

With MMU, you can choose to take units either modularly or as part of a programme of study.

Modular study allows you to take one-off units and collect academic credits that you may, where allowable, count towards a future academic award, either at MMU or another university.

Programme-based study means you pursue a particular award and study units applicable to that award. You can read about MMU's programmes of study in our prospectus.

2) Application Form

Once you have decided whether to apply for a programme or modular study, complete and return an MMU Application Form. You do not need to state at this stage who will fund the course, but you may wish to confirm with your sponsor that they still intend to fund you.

On receipt, your application will be passed to the academic course leader for consideration. MMU will notify you of the outcome as soon as possible.

3) Enrolment

If your application has been successful, you will receive an invitation to enrol. At this stage you will need to present confirmation of your funding. This should take the form of a funding letter from your sponsor, printed on company headed letter paper. The confirmation should include your details, the course(s) for which your sponsor will fund you, the dates of the courses and the full fee amount that will be sponsored. The letter should be signed by an authorised signatory.

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Before you apply for this course:

  • Have you identified the correct funding route?
  • Have you reviewed the entry requirements above?
  • Are you satisfied that you meet all of the criteria?
  • Have you discussed any queries you have with our CPD team?

Please remember that if you would like your fees to be covered by a sponsor, they have to confirm the amount they're willing to contribute.

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