Neuromuscular Function and Dysfunction (Level 7, 30 credits)
Part-time
One semester
September 2025
In a nutshell
This module is suitable for a wide range of health care professionals looking to develop systematic knowledge of the assessment and management of movement dysfunction.
You can take this course as a single module for continuing professional development or as part of our MSc Physiotherapy course.
You will:
- appraise contemporary models of movement dysfunction
- apply new knowledge to your practice
- benefit from a multi-disciplinary learning environment
All about the course
This module will explore:
- Contemporary models of movement dysfunction
- Assessment of factors that may contribute to musculoskeletal and neurological dysfunction
- Concept of uncontrolled movement within translational and physiological range of motion analysis
- Application of motor control assessment
- Diagnosis and classification of motor control changes associated with pain and uncontrolled motion strategies for facilitation of motor control retraining
- Treatment interventions for the correction of movement dysfunction
- Mechanical considerations for maintaining joint /segmental stability
- Motor control rehabilitation
- Clinical reasoning to prioritise the choice of exercise in motor control retraining of movement dysfunction
- Critical evaluation of research in the above areas
Please note that it may not be possible to deliver the full list of options every year as this will depend on factors such as how many students choose a particular option. Exact modules may also vary in order to keep content current. When accepting your offer of a place to study on this programme, you should be aware that not all optional modules will be running each year. Your tutor will be able to advise you as to the available options on or before the start of the programme. Whilst the University tries to ensure that you are able to undertake your preferred options, it cannot guarantee this.
School of Health and Society
The School of Health and Society is a forward-thinking, dynamic school with a commitment to lifelong learning and real world impact.
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.
What about after uni?
This module can be taken as a stand-alone to continue professional development or as part of our MSc Physiotherapy programme.
On completion of this module, you will be able to appraise contemporary models of movement dysfunction and apply this new knowledge to your practice.
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.
What you need to know
This module starts in September and lasts for one semester.
This module is suitable for a wide range of health professionals including physiotherapists, occupational therapists, podiatrists, chiropractors, strength and conditioning coaches, complementary therapists, reflexologists, osteopaths and nurses.
Previous study and experience
You should be:
- A registered professional working in health care
- A graduate or graduate equivalent
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).
How much?
| Type of study | Year | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Part-time | 2025/26 | £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.