Neurology is a critical branch of medical science that focuses on the structure, function, and disorders of the nervous system—including the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves. For physiotherapists, understanding neurology is essential to assess, diagnose, and manage patients with neurological impairments that affect movement, posture, balance, and coordination.
This module covers the fundamentals of musculoskeletal physiotherapy focusing on fractures of the upper limb, lower limb, and vertebrae. It includes understanding types of fractures, causes, clinical features, and basic management principles. Students learn to perform assessment techniques such as inspection, palpation, range of motion (ROM), and functional tests. Emphasis is also placed on clinical reasoning to identify impairments, plan evidence-based interventions, and ensure safe rehabilitation outcome
Cardiorespiratory 1 introduces physiotherapy students to the foundational knowledge and skills required to assess and manage patients with cardiovascular and respiratory conditions. This subject emphasizes the anatomy and physiology of the heart and lungs, the mechanics of breathing, and the pathophysiology of common cardiorespiratory disorders.
Physiotherapists play a crucial role in improving respiratory function, enhancing exercise tolerance, and promoting effective airway clearance in patients across various clinical settings, including acute care, rehabilitation, and community health. Through this subject, students will learn essential assessment techniques such as chest examination, respiratory rate, breath sounds, and functional capacity evaluation.
The knowledge gained in Cardiorespiratory 1 forms the basis for safe and effective physiotherapy interventions, helping patients recover from illness, reduce symptoms, and improve overall quality of life.