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The initial unit content is designed to introduce students to a Biopsychosocial understanding of patient centred care. It begins with a review of the current understanding of spinal pain and the healthcare demands it places on societies. After a review of the physiology of soft tissue repair students are then introduced to contemporary models of rehabilitation. This is scaffolded with the acquisition of common manual therapy ‘hands on’ techniques including Muscle Energy technique, Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilisation, Biomechanical blocking, Mechanical Diagnosis Therapy, Traction, therapeutic taping, Neuromobilisation and finishing with Vestibular rehabilitation. Students are exposed to developing their active listening and communication skills via workshops. They are also required to explore the clinical implications of their own personality style and how that may play out when interacting with others clinical practice.