Lower Limb Pain
Course Leaders: Prof Damian Griffin and Mr Pedro Foguet
Course Dates:
Day 1: TBA
Day 2: TBA
Day 3: TBA
Day 4: TBA
This module carries 20 CATS at Masters level and may be taken alone as a Postgraduate Award [PGA]; or it may be taken as a specialist option in the Masters degree.
This module aims to give students a thorough theoretical grounding in the management of common presentations of musculoskeletal disease of the lower limb, through analysis and interpretation of evidence of effectiveness of diagnosis and initial treatment.
This will contribute to the broader aim to influence clinicians to use a critical and scientifically robust approach to planning patient care. Students will have on-going access to other professionals during the period of the module in order to facilitate their learning.
Students will be able to:
- Demonstrate a thorough theoretical knowledge of the anatomy, pathophysiology of common disease affecting the hip, knee, ankle and foot, and the muscles, ligaments, tendons and other tissues of the lower limb
- Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the epidemiology of lower limb pain
- Demonstrate thorough knowledge of the diagnostic and treatment modalities available for the management of lower limb pain
- Demonstrate working knowledge of the clinical protocols which are supported by evidence
- Demonstrate the ability to explain common musculoskeletal disease of the lower limb and its management
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate with other health care professionals to facilitate interdisciplinary teamworking
- Demonstrate the ability to use critical appraisal skills
- Demonstrate the ability to evaluate and use different sources of evidence appropriately
This module consists of lectures, seminars, group work, and facilitated discussion. There is a substantial component of home study and self-directed reading (including some pre-course work).
Students must successfully complete a 3,000 word assignment.
For further information or an application pack please contact:
Jane Casey
Division of Clinical Sciences
Medical School Building
Warwick Medical School
University of Warwick
Coventry CV4 7AL
UK
Tel: (024) 7652 3913
Fax: (024) 7652 4311
