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Program Overview
Manual Therapy (Level 7, 30 credits)
Overview
This module will expand your knowledge and skills for advanced clinical reasoning in relation to manual therapy in the treatment of patients with musculoskeletal disorders.
Course Details
All about the course
This module will explore:
- Risk assessment for manual therapy, including spinal manipulation
- Principles of osteopathic and chiropractic treatment
- Common manual therapy models e.g. Maitland, Cyriax
- Indications and precautions and contraindications for high velocity low amplitude thrust techniques in the treatment of mechanical musculoskeletal disorders of the spine and pelvis
- Advanced clinical reasoning strategies
- Mobility testing
- Practical application of manual techniques
- Combined movements, MWM's, Nags and snags, myofascial release
- Posture and biomechanics of movement dysfunction in spinal disorders
- Review of outcome measure
What will I be doing?
This module is delivered using a range of methods including lectures, master classes, practical workshops, directed study, blended learning and discussion boards.
Assessment
- VIVA Practical 30 minutes 50%
- Assignment: Critically debate the efficacy of manual therapy in relation to a hypothetical case study 50%
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Our courses are informed by the latest research and we work closely with organisations from both the public and private sector to ensure our teaching is at the forefront of practice.
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What about after uni?
This module can be taken as a stand-alone to continue professional development. Apply knowledge and skills required for advanced clinical reasoning in relation to manual therapy in the treatment of patients with musculoskeletal disorders.
Further study
You may be interested in studying on our MSc Physiotherapy programme.
Career Links
We work with over 100 health and social care organisations so our links with industry are very strong. These relationships will be of direct benefit to you because our academic team work in a number of these organisations at a senior level so are able to keep you at the forefront of developments in the sector, which in turn help you provide a better service.
Requirements
What you need to know
This module is suitable for physiotherapists, occupational therapists, podiatrists, chiropractors, strength and conditioning coaches, complementary therapists, reflexologists, osteopaths and nurses.
Standard entry requirements
- Registered professional working in health care.
- A graduate or graduate equivalent.
Alternative entry requirements
- Accreditation of prior learning (APL)
We welcome applications from students who may not have formal/traditional entry criteria but who have relevant experience or the ability to pursue the course successfully.
The Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) process could help you to make your work and life experience count. The APL process can be used for entry onto courses or to give you exemptions from parts of your course.
Two forms of APL may be used for entry: the Accreditation of Prior Certificated Learning (APCL) or the Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL).
Fees
Type of study | Year | Fees
- Part-time | 2025/26 | £1,470 per 30 credit module
- Part-time | 2026/27 | £1,530 per 30 credit module
Additional costs
You should also consider further costs which may include books, stationery, printing, binding and general subsistence on trips and visits.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Objectives:
- Enhance clinical skills
- Expand knowledge on manual therapy It is ideal for continuing professional development for those already working in related fields. The course can also be taken as part of the MSc Advanced Physiotherapy program.
Outline:
Content:
- Risk assessment for manual therapy, including spinal manipulation
- Principles of osteopathic and chiropractic treatment
- Common manual therapy models (e.g., Maitland, Cyriax)
- Indications and precautions for high velocity low amplitude thrust techniques
- Advanced clinical reasoning strategies
- Mobility testing
- Practical application of manual techniques (combined movements, MWM's, Nags and snags, myofascial release)
- Posture and biomechanics of movement dysfunction in spinal disorders
- Review of outcome measures
Structure:
- Delivered through lectures, master classes, practical workshops, directed study, blended learning, and discussion boards.
- One semester, part-time program.
- Next enrollment: February 2025.
Modules:
- VIVA Practical (30 minutes): 50% of the final grade.
- Assignment: Critically debate the efficacy of manual therapy in relation to a hypothetical case study. 50% of the final grade.
Assessment:
- VIVA Practical (30 minutes): 50% of the final grade.
- Assignment: Critically debate the efficacy of manual therapy in relation to a hypothetical case study. 50% of the final grade.
Teaching:
- Utilizes a variety of methods including lectures, master classes, workshops, directed study, blended learning, and discussion boards.
- Faculty includes experienced professionals working in the field.
Careers:
- Apply knowledge and skills required for advanced clinical reasoning in relation to manual therapy for the treatment of patients with musculoskeletal disorders.
- Further study opportunities: MSc Advanced Physiotherapy.
Other:
- Suitable for physiotherapists, occupational therapists, podiatrists, chiropractors, strength and conditioning coaches, complementary therapists, reflexologists, osteopaths, and nurses.
- Fees: £1,470 per 30 credit module for part-time study in 2024/25.
- Additional costs may include books, stationery, printing, and subsistence on trips and visits.
