Rehabilitation Technology module (GM50006)

Rehabilitation technology is used to help people recover from injuries. It also helps with the management of disabilities. 

This module explores a range of rehab technology. You will look at prosthetics, orthotics, mobility aids, and measurement systems.

What you will learn

In this module, you will learn about:

• prosthetics
  • surgery and patient care
  • team management in patient rehab
  • exercise programmes
  • assessment walking aids and wheelchairs
  • prosthetics design
  • fitting, aligning, and replacing prosthetics
  • power, control, and sensing body movements
  • improving body appearance
  • roles of the clinical team
• orthotics
  • normal and abnormal body function
  • assessing and treating with orthotics
  • patient-orthosis interface
  • principles of orthotic design
  • manufacturing methods
• mobility aids
  • wheelchair services and user characteristics
  • assessing and prescribing wheelchairs
  • wheelchair designs and propulsion
  • special seating and support needs
  • prescribing walking and support aids
• biomechanical measurement systems
  • measuring joint angles
  • using sensors and motion analysis systems
  • measuring force and pressure
  • measuring electrical activity in muscles and nerves
  • using virtual and augmented reality.

By the end of this module, you will be able to:

• understand how biomechanics helps in rehab
• evaluate technology and methods
• show your knowledge and skills.

Assignments / assessment

• Written exam (60%)
• Practical exam (20%)
• Coursework (20%)

There will be opportunities for learning and feedback through formative assessment.

Teaching methods / timetable

You will learn through a range of methods, including:

• lectures
• seminars
• practical sessions
• tutorials
• directed and self-study
• supported student-led communities and collaborations
• online learning.

Extra support is available where required. This could be providing extra resources, or formal/informal discussions.