PHTY3090
10 units
3000 level
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
Callaghan
- Semester 2 - 2024
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
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 24 hour(s) per term
Practical-1
- Face to Face On Campus 48 hour(s) per term
Course outline
Course outline not yet available.
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