PHTY3090Advanced Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy

Course handbook

Description

Physiotherapy clinical skills and knowledge needed for the evaluation and management of complex disorders of the musculoskeletal system with a focus on the spine. The course includes advanced studies in occupational health and manual therapy

Availability2024 Course Timetables

Learning outcomes

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

1. Apply biomedical and behavioural scientific knowledge to the evaluation and management of complex musculoskeletal disorders

2. Describe the aetiology, epidemiology, pathogenesis clinical presentation and conservative and surgical management of selected complex musculoskeletal disorders

3. Adapt the clinical examination for more complex disorders of the musculoskeletal system, integrating advanced physical examination procedures

4. Appropriately select, modify as necessary, and correctly demonstrate advanced measurement and testing procedures commonly used in assessing musculoskeletal dysfunction

5. Appropriately select, modify as necessary, and correctly demonstrate advanced active and passive treatment procedures commonly used in the management of musculoskeletal dysfunction

6. Develop appropriate strategies of physiotherapy management to address functional requirements in the home and occupational environment

7. Demonstrate a well developed understanding of the physiotherapist's role in promoting wellness as relevant to the musculoskeletal system

Content

Aetiology, epidemiology, pathogenesis and clinical presentation of selected complex musculoskeletal disorders

Advanced physical examination principles and procedures commonly used in assessing complex musculoskeletal disorders of the spine and related issues of reliability and validity

Sophisticated radiological and other medical investigations commonly ordered for musculoskeletal disorders, including basic interpretation of CT scans, MRI and ultrasound imaging

Physiotherapy intervention based on workplace biomechanical analysis and risk assessment, including work hardening and preventive and ergonomic strategies

Physiotherapeutic management of selected complex musculoskeletal disorders of the spine, including treatment principles, complications, prognosis and progression

Non-physiotherapeutic management of selected complex musculoskeletal disorders of the spine, including pharmacological and surgical treatment and associated complications

Passive joint and neural tissue mobilisation: advanced techniques and indications/contraindications, including spinal manipulation, mechanical traction, mobilisation with movement

Selection of electrophysical agents, including biofeedback, in the management of complex musculoskeletal disorders

Sophisticated patient education strategies, including those relevant to activity participation and exercise

Psychosocial considerations in managing patients with selected complex musculoskeletal disorders, including chronic pain and psychosocial risk factors (flags)

Biological basis and empirical evidence for advanced musculoskeletal physiotherapy interventions

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

Requisite

This course is only available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) program [12337]. Students must have successfully completed PHTY2020, HUBS2505, HUBS2503.

Assumed knowledge

All year 1 and 2 Courses in the B PHTY (Hons)

Assessment items

Formal Examination: Formal Exam

Presentation: Oral presentation

Practical Demonstration: Prac Viva

Contact hours

Semester 2 - 2024 - Callaghan

Course outline

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