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
Academic unit | Movement Sciences |
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Credit points | 6 |
Prerequisites
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None |
Corequisites
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PHTY5137 |
Prohibitions
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None |
Assumed knowledge
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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 |
Available to study abroad and exchange students | No |
Teaching staff
Coordinator | David Anderson, david.anderson1@sydney.edu.au |
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Lecturer(s) | Debra Shirley, debra.shirley@sydney.edu.au |
Elizabeth Dylke, elizabeth.dylke@sydney.edu.au | |
David Anderson, david.anderson1@sydney.edu.au | |
Tania Gardner, tania.gardner@sydney.edu.au | |
Fereshteh Pourkazemi, fereshteh.pourkazemi@sydney.edu.au | |
Andrew Leaver, andrew.leaver@sydney.edu.au | |
Milena Simic, milena.simic@sydney.edu.au | |
Tutor(s) | Anita Amorim, anita.amorim@sydney.edu.au |
Nathalia Cordeiro da Costa, nathalia.costa@sydney.edu.au |