Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy B
PHTY2055
The overall aim of this unit of study is to develop the skills required to assess, diagnose and manage common musculoskeletal disorders of the lower extremity incurred by patients of all ages at the level of a student commencing musculoskeletal clinical practical placements. This unit will integrate knowledge from assumed foundation science. Students will develop the ability to select and safely implement interventions based on clinical reasoning and principles of evidence based practice. This unit of study complements Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy A (MSA) and together they lay the foundation for MSC, MSD, MSE and MSF which will further develop skills in the management of disorders of the spine, upper extremity and more complex musculoskeletal conditions.
Unit of study details
Unit of study level: Intermediate
Credit points: 6
Commencing semesters: 2
Further unit of study information
Unit of study handbook: PHTY2055
Costs and scholarships information: Costs and Scholarships
Final dates to withdraw from units of study: Census Dates
Available for study abroad and exchange: Yes