PHTY2020
10 units
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
- PHTY2020 - Semester 1, 2024 (Callaghan) (PDF, 156.7 KB)
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