Muscular Dystrophy UK has come together with the Faculty of Health, Social Care and Education, at Kingston University & St George’s University of London, and the MRC Centre for Neuromuscular Diseases, UCLH to develop a new online eLearning module on neuromuscular conditions for physiotherapists.
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.