Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy 2

PHTY5194

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 sciences. 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 1 (MS1) and together they lay the foundation for MS3, MS4, MS5 and the musculoskeletal component of Physiotherapy, Healthcare and Society 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: Postgraduate

Credit points: 6

Commencing semesters: 1

Further unit of study information

Unit of study handbook: PHTY5194

Costs and scholarships information: Costs and Scholarships

Final dates to withdraw from units of study: Census Dates

Available for study abroad and exchange: No

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