Available in 2024
Course code

PHTY2020

Units

10 units

Level

2000 level

Course handbook

Description

Physiotherapy clinical skills and knowledge needed for the evaluation and management of common disorders of the musculoskeletal system across the lifespan. The course includes manual therapy, orthopaedic physiotherapy and electrophysical agents


Availability2024 Course Timetables

Callaghan

  • Semester 1 - 2024

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course students will be able to:

1. Apply biomedical and behavioural scientific knowledge to the physiotherapy evaluation and management of basic peripheral musculoskeletal disorders;

2. Describe the aetiology, epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical presentation, conservative and surgical management of common peripheral musculoskeletal disorders;

3. Conduct an appropriate, safe and effective examination of the peripheral musculoskeletal system, including history and physical examination and correctly select, modify as necessary, and demonstrate measurement and testing procedures commonly used in assessing peripheral musculoskeletal dysfunction

4. Appropriately select, modify as necessary, and correctly and safely demonstrate basic active and passive treatment procedures used in the management of peripheral musculoskeletal dysfunction including electrophysical agents

5. Apply introductory clinical reasoning skills and an evidence-based approach to decision making in musculoskeletal physiotherapy practice

6. Apply basic treatment evaluation and intervention outcome processes appropriate for musculoskeletal physiotherapy practice

7. Demonstrate an understanding of relevant lifespan, gender, cultural, legal and ethical considerations in the management of people with peripheral musculoskeletal disorders


Content

Aetiology, epidemiology, pathogenesis and clinical presentation of common peripheral musculoskeletal disorders, including fractures, dislocations, joint disorders and soft tissue injuries

History taking for patients presenting with common peripheral musculoskeletal disorders, including red flags and yellow flags

Basic physical examination principles and procedures commonly used in assessing peripheral musculoskeletal disorders

Basic radiological and other medical investigations commonly ordered for simple peripheral musculoskeletal disorders, including interpretation

Physiotherapeutic and non-physiotherapeutic management of common musculoskeletal disorders of the periphery, principles of treatment, complications, prognosis and progression

Physiotherapeutic treatment techniques for common peripheral musculoskeletal disorders including passive joint mobilisation, electrophysical agents and exercise prescription and the indications, contraindications and precautions for these treatments

 

Biological basis and empirical evidence for musculoskeletal physiotherapy interventions, including passive mobilisation, exercise therapy and electrophysical agents

Ethical, lifespan, gender, cultural and legal issues relevant to the management of common musculoskeletal disorders

Outcome measures for common simple musculoskeletal disorders, including reliability, validity and responsiveness

Clinical reasoning skills needed for planning and interpreting the clinical examination of common peripheral musculoskeletal disorders, in addition to planning and implementing the rehabilitation program


Requisite

Students must be active in the Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) program [12337] to enrol in this course.

This course is only available to students who have successfully completed PHTY1020 and HUBS1105.


Assumed knowledge

HUBS1105, HLSC1000, PHTY1020, HUBS1403, HUBS1404, HUBS1105


Assessment items

Formal Examination: Formal Exam

In Term Test: Prac Viva examinations

Written Assignment: Essays / Written Assignments


Contact hours

Semester 1 - 2024 - Callaghan

Lecture-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Practical-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 4 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1

Course outline