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PHTY5136: Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy IA
2024 unit information
This unit introduces students to the sub-specialty stream of musculoskeletal physiotherapy. The unit is designed to develop and explore skills in observation, touch, and movement in a clinical environment. Students are taught and practice a number of introductory therapeutic techniques, including manual therapy, soft tissue massage and the use of electrophysical agents such as TENS. The principles of therapeutic exercise for mobility, strength and balance are explored and practiced. The unit also explores the physiology, psychology, measurement and management of musculoskeletal pain. Students are introduced to case based clinical reasoning that includes planning a musculoskeletal physical examination and selecting appropriate treatment interventions with appropriate dosage. This unit lays the foundation for Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy II, III and IV.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Medicine and Health
| Study level | Postgraduate |
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| Academic unit | Movement Sciences |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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None |
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Corequisites:
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PHTY5137 |
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None |
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Bachelor's Degree Level study in Human Anatomy, Human Physiology, Neuroscience, Psychology, and Exercise Physiology is essential. Knowledge of Motor Performance and Learning and Biomechanics is desirable but not essential |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. comply with the standards of practice and professional behaviour of an AHPRA registered physiotherapy student
- LO2. describe physiotherapy with respect to its purpose, role, and contribution to health care using the International Classification of Functioning framework
- LO3. identify elements of surface anatomy by accurately and differentiating superficial structures.
- LO4. plan and perform a selected range of assessment skills on an individual with a musculoskeletal condition
- LO5. explain the pathology and clinical presentation of common soft tissue injuries presenting to physiotherapists
- LO6. explain types of pain and their management
- LO7. plan and treat using a selected range of therapeutic skills, including the use of electro-therapeutic techniques (e.g TENs) and manual therapy (e.g. soft tissue massage and joint mobilisation) for a person with a musculoskeletal condition
- LO8. prescribe (teach) exercises using the principles of exercise prescription
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