Pathomechanics and rehabilitation of gait and balance (masters level) (ADV710)

Gait and balance are explored alongside theoretical and practical approaches to rehabilitation in a wide variety of conditions
CPD for healthcare professionals
Physiotherapy

Pathomechanics and rehabilitation of gait and balance (masters level) (ADV710)

Gait and balance are explored alongside theoretical and practical approaches to rehabilitation in a wide variety of conditions
CPD for healthcare professionals

Key features

This 20 credit masters-level module has been developed to explore gait and balance alongside theoretical and practical approaches to rehabilitation in a wide variety of conditions.

You will advance your professional understanding of diagnostic and therapeutic interventions for managing patients with gait and balance problems.

You will also have the opportunity to critically evaluate therapeutic interventions and analyse the associated limitations and benefits with respect to clinical practice.

Module code

ADV710

Credits

20

FHEQ level

Level 7 ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ“ masters degree

Location

Blended learning approach with face to face delivery at InterCity Place, ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ

Physiotherapy

Course details

On completion of the module you will be able to:
  • critically analyse and explain normal gait and balance
  • critically evaluate gait and/or balance dysfunction in a range of patients
  • plan timely and appropriate therapeutic interventions for patients with gait and balance problems
  • select appropriate outcome measures for the evaluation of gait and balance interventions
  • critically evaluate a range of therapeutic interventions for gait and balance problems and propose areas for future research.

Module dates

5, 6 February, 26, 27 February 2026
Provisional 2026/27 dates ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ“ all face-to-face: 4, 5, 25, 26 February 2027 (assessment on either 11 or 12 March 2027)
(Occasionally delivery dates might be subject to change ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ“ always check with the module lead or Professional Development Unit).
Please be aware that all modules run to minimum numbers. In the event that there are low numbers, this module may be rescheduled to an alternative date or cancelled. This module is also subject to maximum numbers ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ“ for further information please contact the Professional Development Unit. 

Assessment

The assessment for this module is an oral assessment.
(Please note that these assessment details are provisional ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ“ if you require further information please contact the module lead or the Professional Development Unit).
This module can be studied as a standalone professional development module or towards the following awards:

Admissions information 

Additional information and documentation required for the application process.
  • Application forms. 
  • Change of name forms.
  • Pre-course information.
  • Downloadable guides.
  • Student card.
Admissions information Additional information and documentation required for the application process.Access to application forms, download guides and confirmation information. Visit our admissions homepage.

Entry requirements

You will normally be a registered Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) professional with a first degree or a related academic degree (BSc (Hons) at 2:2 or above, or European first cycle equivalent). Overseas students require IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent required.
You will need to be able to draw on a current clinically advanced neuromusculoskeletal case load to inform the course assessment.

Fees

Module lead

The module lead is Vasileios Lepesis. 

Further information

For further information regarding this module, please contact:
Professional Development Unit
Floor 9, InterCity Place, Faculty of Health, ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ, ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ, PL4 6AB
Prospective student enquiries: pduadmissions@plymouth.ac.uk
Phone: +44 1752 586951
Current student enquiries: pdu@plymouth.ac.uk
Phone: +44 1752 586950