The purpose of the module is to provide helpful information for community or neuro-physiotherapists to build a foundation of knowledge and skills around the management of muscle-wasting conditions in adults.

Content

The module focuses on 11 short topics that develop critical understanding of the management of muscle-wasting conditions. The topic areas, which include four core topics and seven optional topics, are:

• overview of neuromuscular conditions (core topic)
• pathology and presentation of neuromuscular conditions (core topic)
• assessment and outcome measures (core topic)
• exercise (core topic)
• orthotic management
• respiratory management
• transition
• contracture management
• postural management
• wheelchairs and mobility
• fatigue

Accreditation

The module allows you to decide which topics you wish to complete. If you complete the core topics plus two optional topics, you will be able to request a certificate for your CPD file.

Accessing the module

You can sign up and take the physiotherapy e-learning module for free via this link.

The project which is funded by Muscular Dystrophy UK alongside partner SMA charities will ensure high quality data is inputted into a new database available to all neuromuscular teams in the UK who see patients with spinal muscular atrophy.

Below are some helpful resources for physiotherapists seeing people with spinal muscular atrophy:

• CHOP-INTEND manual
• CHOP-INTEND score sheet
• SMA type 1 score sheet
• EK scale information and manual

More information on SMA REACH UK can be found on its website.