Therapeutic Management of Neuromusculoskeletal Pain
Everything you need to know
- Start date: September 2026
- End date: December 2026
- Module leader: Adrian Walker
- Level: 7
- Credits: 15
Introduction
Benefits of taking the module to the individual, the organisation and the patient
You will be challenged to re-evaluate your knowledge of pain mechanisms and how to manage them in non- pharmacological ways. You will then apply new knowledge to a case study from your own practice.
Your organisation will benefit by having staff with expertise in the management of pain, with a compassionate, patient-centred approach to assessment and interventions and the ability to share best practice with colleagues
What you learn
You will gain a broad understanding of the dimensions of pain, a critical awareness of non-pharmacological current pain management and an ability to apply pain management principles effectively in practice.
General areas covered
neurophysiology and nature of pain
pain theories and models of pain
factors influencing the assessment and interpretation of pain
the potential strategies in the management of pain including therapeutic interventions, patient self-management, cognitive behavioural therapy, activity and exercise and behaviour change.
Who is this course/module for?
This module is aimed at both recently qualified and more experienced physiotherapists and health care practitioners.
What you’ll learn
General areas covered
Neurophysiology and nature of pain
Pain theories and models of pain
Factors influencing the assessment and interpretation of pain
The potential strategies in the management of pain including therapeutic interventions, patient self-management, cognitive behavioural therapy, activity and exercise and behaviour change.
Skills you’ll gain
On this module you will develop reflective skills and advanced clinical reasoning skills.
How you’ll learn
This module is delivered at our Collegiate Crescent Campus.
The learning on campus is through face to face seminars.
Fees and Funding for 2026/27
| Indicative price for stand-alone module |
Home student: £915 EU / International students: £930 - The University cannot sponsor a Student Visa for CPD modules. However, if you already have permission to study in the UK, you can apply. If you’re unsure whether your visa allows this, please contact the International Experience Team at hallamhelp@shu.ac.uk to discuss your options. |
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| How to apply |
You can apply for this module using our online admissions form. After you have registered or logged in, select the module title under "Please choose your first module". |
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Entry requirements
Relevant professional qualification
If English is not your first language you will be required to submit IELTS scores
The above must be evidenced in your application form
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Attendance
Delivery Method:
Taught on Collegiate Campus. All teaching, learning activities and assessments take place on Collegiate Campus. Sessions are fully timetabled, and student attendance is expected for all scheduled teaching. We will require all non-British and non-Irish students to attend campus for an in-person verification check to comply with UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) requirements at the start of their first module.
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Provisional timetable
None
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Assessment
Module assessment is made up of one or more assessment tasks. The assessment task(s) for this module are:
- Viva: typically, a combination of a presentation/demonstration to one or more academics, with discussion, questioning and oral feedback
- Presentation
Successful completion of this module will earn you 15 level 7 credits
Further details
For further information please contact the module leader Adrian Walker - Adrian.Walker@shu.ac.uk