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Descriptive terms, plans and terms of relationship of the human body, terms of comparison, attachment of muscles, types of muscles, movements of joints. Osteology, principles of kinesiology, general organisation of body system. Cutaneous innervation of the upper limb; pectoral region; breast; axilla; shoulder region; arm and cubital fossa; flexor compartment of forearm; extensor compartment of forearm; hand; venous and lymphatic drainage of the upper limb. Applied anatomy of nerves; blood supply of the upper limb. Cutaneous innervation of the lower limb; femoral triangle; adductor canal and medial side of the thigh; gluteal region; back of the thigh, popliteal fossa; extensor compartment of the leg and dorsum of the foot; peroneal and flexor compartment of the leg; sole of the foot, arches of the foot; mechanism of walking; venous and lymphatic drainage of the lower limb; applied anatomy of the nerves and blood supply to the lower limb.

Importance and central role of statistics in research. Review – types of variables, scales of measurement, concept of sampling, data collection. Reduction, summarisation and presentation of data. Probability. The Normal distribution. Sampling methods. Tests of hypothesis (significant difference, correlation, regression and many others.). Parametric and non-parametric tests. Factors for considerations in choosing a particular statistics such as Student-t test; Mann-Witney U, ANOA, MANOVA, Regression Analysis

Overview of respiratory system, management of patients with respiratory conditions using problem oriented medical system. Subjective assessment-breathlessness, wheeze, cough, sputum. Objective assessment-auscultation, spirometry, chest shapes and movement, breathing pattern, chest radiography, blood gas analysis and implication for management. Principles of management and outcomes measure in respiratory care, physiotherapy techniques: active cycle of breathing, glossopharyngeal breathing, forced expiratory technique, manual hyperventilation, breathing control, airway clearance techniques and adjunct, non-invasive ventilation, basic life support. Management of specific respiratory conditions: COPD, asthma, bronchiectasis, pulmonary oedema, pulmonary tuberculosis, carcinomas, post-surgical conditions such as lobectomy, thoracotomy, pneumonectomy. Pulmonary rehabilitation and reconditioning, health education and promotion, smoking cessation, nutrition and other life style modifications. Paediatric respiratory care.

Sound patterns in English Language (vowels and consonants, phonetics and phonology). English word classes (lexical and grammatical words, definitions, forms, functions, usages, collocations). Sentence in English (types: structural and functional, simple and complex). Grammar and Usage (tense, mood, modality and concord, aspects of language use in everyday life). Logical and Critical Thinking and Reasoning Methods (Logic and Syllogism, Inductive and Deductive Argument and Reasoning Methods, Analogy, Generalisation and Explanations). Ethical considerations, Copyright Rules and Infringements. Writing Activities: (Pre-writing, Writing, Post writing, Editing and Proofreading; Brainstorming, outlining, Paragraphing, Types of writing, Summary, Essays, Letter, Curriculum Vitae, Report writing, Note making and many others. Mechanics of writing). Comprehension Strategies: (Reading and types of Reading, Comprehension Skills, 3RsQ). Information and Communication Technology in modern Language Learning. Language skills for effective communication. Major word formation processes. Writing and reading comprehension strategies. Logical and critical reasoning for meaningful presentations. Art of public speaking and listening.

Principles of health education – contact, screening, health talks. Community clinic – establishing physiotherapy clinics in villages and towns (mosques, churches, markets, schools and many others), Itinerant and domiciliary services. Organisation of domiciliary physiotherapy services in developed countries. Philosophy of Community based Rehabilitation (CBR). Philosophy of Primary Health Care (PHC). Primary Health Care physiotherapy services in Nigeria.

Definition and description of development of cryotherapy. Physical principles underlying energy transfer with cooling agents. Biophysical effects of cold therapy (Cryotherapy). General principles of selecting a cooling agent. General preparations of cold therapy - Cold packs, Ice massage, Ice towels, Cold baths, Vapocoolant sprays, Controlled cold - Compression units. Clinical conditions for which cold can be of benefit. Indications and Contra-indications. Precautions to be taken to ensure the safety of the patient during cold therapy (Cryotherapy). Dangers and safety measures in CT. Practical demonstrations of method of cold therapy Cryotherapy). Therapeutic effects of cold therapy Historical Background of Hydrotherapy & Spa. Physical Properties of Water as Applied to Therapeutic Pool. Indication and Contraindication for Hydrotherapy. Physiologic Effect of Hydrotherapy. Hydro-gymnasium/Techniques of Therapeutic Exercise in Water/Aquatic Therapy. Types of Hydrotherapy. Therapeutic Pools & Common Equipment. Health and Safety in Hydrotherapy. Purification of Pool.

Definitions and descriptions of disease, deformity, disability, habilitation and rehabilitation. Common causes of long term disabilities – autism, poliomyelitis, cerebral palsy, spinal cord and head injuries, mental retardation and many others. Differences and relationships between the concepts of community rehabilitation and community-based rehabilitation for people with long term disability. Community reintegration post disability. Psychosocial issues – discrimination, deprivation, isolation, mental health, family finance. Care setting. Participation in the society – schooling, access to private and public facilities, transportation, occupation, participation in sports and recreational activities. Policies, advocacies related to disability. Comparison of disability issues such as legislation, enforcement and implementation of relevant promulgations and conventions in Nigeria and other parts of the world.