PHYT8007 Musculoskeletal Practice 2

Mr Mat Prior

2013

8 x 1-hour tutorials per semester
23 x 2-hour practical-1s per semester
3 x 4-hour practical-2s per semester
1 x 120-hour independent study per semester
27 x 1-hour on-line lectures per semester

1 Admission into MPT-Master of Physiotherapy
1a Admission into BHSMPT-Bachelor of Health Sciences, Master of Physiotherapy
1b Admission into MPHYC-Bachelor of Health Sciences, Master of Physiotherapy
2 PHYT8001 - Musculoskeletal Practice 1
Must Satisfy: ((1 or 1a or 1b) and 2)

The Master of Physiotherapy has a number of pre-requisites for admission, and students must demonstrate a minimum amount of academic achievement in the areas of Physiology, Anatomy, Communication Skills, Research Methods, and Social Perspectives in Health before being admitted to the course. These admission requirements form the basis of all assumed knowledge for this topic.

Assignment (30%); Practical Examination (30%): Clinical Placement (40%):

The focus in this topic will be the assessment and treatment of patients with spinal and complex musculoskeletal disorders. Physiotherapy examination and selection and evaluation of treatment interventions will be developed and refined in both classroom and clinical environments. Client-centered practice, including legal, ethical and psychosocial aspects of patients' rights and choices and involvement in physiotherapy management will be discussed. A five week musculoskeletal clinical placement will consolidate learning in musculoskeletal physiotherapy.

The aim of this topic is to establish specific knowledge and skills related to physiotherapy for spinal musculoskeletal conditions. General principles of physiotherapy examination and treatment covered in previous topics will be further developed. Knowledge is consolidated in a clinical placement, providing the opportunity to analyse, evaluate and refine effective musculoskeletal physiotherapy skills attained in the course to date.

On completion of this topic students will be able to:

Demonstrate knowledge of spinal and complex musculoskeletal pathologies
Plan and perform a complete assessment of a person presenting with a spinal and/or complex musculoskeletal condition.
Demonstrate knowledge of the various methods of pain measurement in humans, the psychosocial aspects of pain and implications for physiotherapy management.
Interpret and analyse assessment findings to formulate a clinical diagnosis.
Develop and implement a safe, evidence-based intervention plan, including the application of manual therapy, exercise and electro physical interventions as appropriate and strategies for client self-management, including health promotion.
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of selected interventions using relevant outcome measures and modify treatment plans as necessary in consultation with the patient.
Demonstrate professional behaviour appropriate to the area in accordance with ethical and legal regulatory requirements, including communication with other health professionals and the ability to manage own schedule and work efficiently.
Demonstrate effective oral & written communication skills which are sensitive to age, level of understanding and cultural differences and meet medico-legal requirements and accepted procedures and standards.
Access, gather, interpret and apply information to continuously improve practice and demonstrate the ability to reflect on own practice.
Understand the role of the physiotherapist and other health care providers involved in the patient centred and holistic management of a client and be able to work effectively in a health care team.
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Key dates and timetable

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