MPhysio Physiotherapy Degree at Plymouth Marjon University

An introduction to the foundations of Physiotherapy and the development of health and safety skills required for effective physiotherapy practice, incorporating the UK Core Skills Training Framework.

An introduction to the principles and process of rehabilitation and the knowledge and skills to devise rehabilitation assessments and strategies.

An introduction to the fundamentals of human anatomy and physiology along with pathological process. Human systems will be examined in relation to the structure and function in maintaining optimum health and homeostasis.

An insight into the scope and boundaries of physiotherapy practice whilst introducing the basic concepts of physiotherapy terminology along with the presentation of common conditions.

An introduction to the mechanical principles used to describe and quantify human movement and develop an understanding of clinical measurements used to analyse human movement.

An introduction to the application of physical activity and exercise in relation to the promotion of health and wellbeing and develop an ability to implement safe and effective physical activity and exercise interventions.

Develop knowledge and skills in relation to the impact of common clinical presentations on patients and careers and to discuss appropriate physiotherapy interventions.

Explore principles and practice of physiotherapy in the management of behaviours detrimental to an individual's health and an understanding of behaviour change theory.

Develop an understanding of physical, psychological, and social development through the lifespan and the application of physiotherapy assessments and management within the community.

Explore the role of physiotherapy within primary and preventative healthcare, and develop understanding of public health practices and health theory.

Develop an understanding of the rehabilitation process and the skills to devise patient centred rehabilitation strategies for a broad client group, taking into consideration the physical, psychological, and social factors.

Demonstrate the appropriate physiotherapy knowledge and skills within a clinical setting, aligned to CSP Common Placement Assessment Form. This module will consist of one clinical setting (400 hours).

The integration of physiotherapy theoretical and practical knowledge and skills within clinical practice, aligned to CSP Common Placement Assessment Form. This module will consist of two clinical settings (400 hours).

The application of leadership and management concepts to professional practice, and an understating of service improvement in person-centred healthcare practice.

The pathophysiology of acute conditions and the ability to plan a person-centred approach to the assessment and management of acute medical conditions on individuals across the breadth of service.

The application of research skills and data collection to support the undertaking of research within physiotherapy professional practice.

The awareness of the impact of long-term conditions, across the lifespan, on patients and careers and the skills and knowledge to implement physiotherapy rehabilitation on patients with long term conditions.

Undertake research or evidence-based study in the context of physiotherapy professional practice.

To evaluate the pathophysiology, pharmacology and psychosocial complications of complex conditions and the appropriate treatments and rehabilitation.

To autonomously apply physiotherapy knowledge and skills, in a person-centred approach, within clinical practice, aligned to CSP Common Placement Assessment Form. This module will consist of two clinical settings (400 hours).

Evaluate current issues with physiotherapy practice, with a focus on clinical effectiveness, clinical governance and change management and the role of the patient/public within decision making.