REHB8028B Rehabilitation of Musculoskeletal Disorders B

2018

4.5

1 x 2-hour seminar weekly
1 x 8-hour independent study weekly

1 Admission into GCCR-Graduate Certificate in Clinical Rehabilitation
1a Admission into GDPCR-Graduate Diploma in Clinical Rehabilitation
1b Admission into MCR-Master of Clinical Rehabilitation
1c Admission into MCRNOT-Master of Clinical Rehabilitation (Neurological Occupational Therapy)
1d Admission into MCRNPT-Master of Clinical Rehabilitation (Neurological Physiotherapy)
1e Admission into MCRA-Master of Clinical Rehabilitation [1.5 years]
1f Admission into MHCR/R-Master of Health and Clinical Research
Must Satisfy: ((1 or 1a or 1b or 1c or 1d or 1e or 1f))

Skeletal anatomy and physiology of the human body

Assignments; Tutorial Participation

This topic utilises a problem-based learning approach and is based around a series of case studies of patients with musculoskeletal disorders of the upper limb and back. The subjects covered are:

1. Shoulder joint

2. Tennis elbow

3. Flexor tendon injuries of the hand

4. Management of low back pain

Each scenario, in conjunction with recommended readings, related resources and assignments, provide the framework for developing the student’s knowledge of the incidence and mechanism of injury, key assessment findings and the current evidence available to support treatment selection. Topics also encompass a critical appraisal component, and review of related psychosocial issues and multidisciplinary models of injury management.

This topic aims to introduce students to the key principles underlying the clinical practice of musculoskeletal rehabilitation of upper limb and back conditions. Specifically, this topic will:

• Increase understanding of the key principles in the rehabilitation of a person who has an upper limb or back musculoskeletal injury.

• Outline secondary and tertiary prevention in upper limb and back musculoskeletal rehabilitation.

• Outline return to work pathways and the role of rest, physiotherapy and cognitive behavioural therapy relevant to upper limb and back musculoskeletal rehabilitation.

• Outline an evidence based clinical practice approach to management of common upper limb and back musculoskeletal conditions.

• Develop the skills required to critically appraise current interventions and encourage students to use these skills to critique and inform clinical practice.

On completion of this topic, students should be able to:

• Demonstrate an understanding of the key principles of musculoskeletal rehabilitation applied to specific upper limb and back conditions.

• Formulate a detailed best-practice rehabilitation plan for a client undergoing rehabilitation for an upper limb or back musculoskeletal condition.

• Demonstrate the skills required to critically evaluate scientific literature in a controversial area of musculoskeletal rehabilitation.

• Demonstrate the skills required to critically evaluate clinical practice.