MSED Diploma in MSK medicine Module 1

Service Description

Advanced Musculoskeletal Examination and Management (Neck and Upper Extremities) musculoskeletal healing processes. Module 1: Advanced examination and Management of Upper extremity (Hand, wrist, elbow and Shoulder Complex) 2 days Objectives: Two contact days. The teaching and learning is delivered in the form of formal lectures, presentation, practical demonstrations and tutorials. Hands on practice with tutor guidance is included, along with group discussions of case scenarios and group work for formative assessment tasks. Guidance on preparation of case reports and the development of a Professional Development Portfolio will be discussed. Day 1: Neck, Shoulder Day 2: Elbow, Wrist followed by revision, Quiz and Practical exam. The module incorporates: • The principles, rules and clinical relevance of referred pain and other symptoms and their relevance in musculoskeletal medicine • The principles and application of clinical examination • Histology of normal connective tissue • Pathology of injury, inflammation and repair • The principles of treatment • Anatomy, surface anatomy and marking • History and practical demonstration of examination of the joints • Supervised practical experience of examination technique • Pathology of common musculoskeletal lesions of upper limb joints • Differential diagnosis • Practical demonstration of treatment techniques • Supervised practical experience of manual and current rehab treatment techniques • The application of treatment techniques including indications and contraindications The aim at each joint is to integrate both theoretical and current evidence based knowledge with experiential learning