Advanced Manipulative Physiotherapy MSc/Postgraduate Diploma

This programme enables exploration of the theoretical basis of manipulative physiotherapy and its application to the development of your clinical reasoning. Using the process of clinical reasoning as its framework, this programme integrates the many approaches to practice in this specialist area. It facilitates an evaluation of existing evidence through the exploration of the assessment and management of neuromusculoskeletal dysfunction. The programme offers part-time and full-time modes of study, providing you with the opportunity to tailor your learning experience to meet your personal and professional needs. Successful completion of the programme qualifies you for membership of the Musculoskeletal Association of Chartered Physiotherapists (MACP) and recognition by the International Federation of Orthopaedic Manipulative Physical Therapists (IFOMPT). On completion of the Advanced Manipulative Physiotherapy Masters programme you will have the ability to critically evaluate approaches and methodologies for researching theoretical and practical issues relating to clinical practice; critically evaluate previous professional development and plan future development within the framework of contemporary healthcare practice; critically analyse the theoretical and conceptual issues underpinning manipulative physiotherapy and the different approaches; use clinical reasoning skills to enable the effective management of complex clinical presentations; formulate a justifiable research design and conduct analytically an investigation to address a given problem; produce a written report worthy of scrutiny in both academic and clinical settings. Students will also achieve PgDip in this course.