Learning Activities
This publication is designed to enhance and complement the existing methods in current use for the practical tuition of physiotherapists. It will facilitate the preparation for, and revision of practical and clinical tuition. Learning can be most effective when it is self-motivated, self-directed and self-paced, and the potential for this mode of video publication to facilitate these aspects of clinical education is .
A workbook to facilitate tutors and students in the practical application of the material presented in each volume will be available on-line at clinicsinmotion.com. While this publication will stimulate many ideas for learning activities there follows some basic suggestions to facilitate you.
Prior to engaging in a learning activity, it is important that you identify your current needs and set appropriate learning objectives. Learning objectives will vary between individuals, and also for an individual at different times in their educational development. Broadly, learning objectives will correlate with the series aims that are detailed in the introduction. Next you need a Plan of Actions that you can carry out to achieve your learning objectives. It is an important part of learning to then reflect on the outcome of your actions, and evaluate learning against your objectives, modifying your plan of actions if necessary.
Suggested Actions:
1. Study the publication carefully, observing each technique
- Allow sufficient time to reflect upon, discuss and practice each technique.
- Practice may be alone, in a peer group or under senior or tutor leadership
- Note questions that the presentation stimulates, and possible sources where answers may be found.
- Research the references, your texts and notes to expand your knowledge of the information presented in each section.
- Take special note of areas that you wish to discuss with your tutor or senior colleague
With the appropriate licence the presentation may be used as part of a practical class or workplace inservice training class
Pay attention to feedback from all sources
Self
- Proprioceptive: Be aware of your own posture, hand position and patient placement
- Observation: Use a mirror to check your posture
- Be aware of your posture in the application of any technique - base of support, centre of gravity, spinal posture, the activation of your core stabilising musculature and your breathing
- In positioning your patient pay close attention to their comfort and their position in relation to you so that you may be correctly positioned to perform each technique
- In applying any manual technique pay close attention to what you feel through your hands.
Peers
- Provide observations on you performing a technique
- Modeling, describe experiencing you perform a technique
- By modeling, you can experience a technique or exercise
Tutor
- Your Tutor’s time is valuable, so be well prepared and listen well
- Use the appropriate presentation to prepare for, and revise after, clinical or practical tuition
References
Blake C, Cooney M, Cooke G, Morrisey A 2002. Professional Development Portfolio. Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists
Higgs J, 2004 Educational Theory and Principles related to learning Clinical Reasoning In: Jones, M.A., Rivett, D. A. (Eds), 2004 Clinical Reasoning for Manual Therapists, Butterworth-Heinemann Oxford (Ch 25)
Jones, M.A., Rivett, D. A. 2004 Principles of Clinical Reasoning in Manual Therapy In: Jones, M.A., Rivett, D. A. (Eds), 2004 Clinical Reasoning for Manual Therapists, Butterworth-Heinemann Oxford (Section 1)
Petty, NJ & Moore A 2001. Neuromusculoskeletal Examination and Assessment. A handbook for Therapists. 2nd Ed, Churchill Livingstone, Edinburgh
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