PS5108 - Advanced Musculoskeletal Practice
Credit points: |
3 |
Year: |
2021 |
Student Contribution Band: |
Band
2
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Administered by: |
College of Healthcare Sciences |
This subject will further develop the students' knowledge and skills in musculoskeletal
assessment and management, with a focus on manual therapy. Through a mix of practical
workshops, patient assessments and on-line learning modules the subject is intended
to develop advanced assessment skills for musculoskeletal conditions including the
clinical reasoning process that underpins manual therapy. The philosophy of various
manual therapy approaches including Maitland, McKenzie, Kaltenborn, Cyriax, Mennell,
Mulligan and Edwards will be explored. The evidence base, safety considerations and
where appropriate the medico-legal implications of musculoskeletal practice will be
emphasised. Students will learn to apply the concept of forensic physiotherapy to
the assessment and management of complex musculoskeletal presentations. This subject
will address contemporary issues within physiotherapy practice, including recent research
findings regarding pain and inflammation.
Learning Outcomes
- access and appraise research and apply it in a clinical context;
- adapt anatomical, pathophysiological, radiological and biomechanical knowledge to
select appropriate treatment and outcome measures for musculoskeletal injuries and
conditions;
- justify, using advanced clinical reasoning skills, the assessment and treatment planning
process for an individual with selected vertebral and peripheral musculoskeletal problems;
- explain, using evidence based practice, appropriate professional physiotherapy clinical
solutions to complex musculoskeletal case studies.
Subject Assessment
- Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (%) - Individual
- Participation > Class participation - (%) - Individual
- Written > Case study analysis - (40%) - Individual
- Written > Concept map - (20%) - Individual
- Written > Critical appraisal/review - (40%) - Individual.
Special Assessment Requirements
Passing requirements: complete and submit all assessment items; achieve a cumulative
score of at least 50% inclusive of any penalties applied; attend face to face workshop.
Availabilities
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Townsville,
Mixed attendance,
Study Period 2
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Census Date 26-Aug-2021 |
Face to face teaching
(One 4 day workshop. Dates to be advised.)
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Coord/Lect: |
Dr Helen Land. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 32 hours workshops - One 4 day workshop
- 24 hours online interactive lectures
- assessment and self-directed study
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Note:
Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process,
and in case
of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest
official information.