Courses & Units
Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy CXA708
Introduction
This unit builds upon the foundational knowledge and skills introduced in the previous units to examine musculoskeletal physiotherapy (CXA705, CXA736, and CXA737). It therefore retains the focus on applying the biopsychosocial model of practice, person-centered practice, evidence-based practice, reflective practice, critical thinking, and interprofessional collaboration. Students are required to synthesise new knowledge and skills related to responding to clients with clinical neuro-musculoskeletal conditions and trauma affecting the upper extremity, spine, and pelvis and common rheumatological and metabolic bone disorders, and integrate them into the application of clinical reasoning cycle and physiotherapy clinical decision-making model, culturally safe practice for diverse populations, determining the quality of information sources and professional interaction and communication. Students will develop physiotherapy clinical skills and knowledge of the etiology, epidemiology, pathogenesis, and clinical presentation of the common upper extremity, spine, and pelvis neuro-musculoskeletal conditions including common rheumatological and metabolic bone disorders, and trauma affecting upper extremity, spine, and pelvis. Students will be introduced to the concepts of pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, classes of drugs, adverse drug effects, drug toxicity, and its application in common neuro-musculoskeletal conditions.
Summary
| Unit name | Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy |
|---|---|
| Unit code | CXA708 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Health Sciences |
| Discipline | Health Sciences |
| Coordinator | Doctor Nagarajan Manickaraj |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launceston | Semester 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 26/2/2024 | 22/3/2024 | 15/4/2024 | 2/6/2024 |
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Learning Outcomes
- Describe the aetiology, epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical presentation, and conservative and surgical management and associated complications of the common neuro-musculoskeletal disorders affecting the upper extremity, spine, and pelvis.
- Apply the upper extremity, spine, and pelvis anatomy and physiology knowledge, to relevant neuro-musculoskeletal conditions and their presentation in various medical imaging.
- Explain concepts of pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, classes of drugs, adverse drug effects, and drug toxicity to medicines commonly used for neuro-musculoskeletal disorders.
- Apply critical self-reflection and the attributes of life-long learning, inquiry and relate to ongoing professional development.
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 061701 | $1,118.00 | $1,118.00 | not applicable | $2,648.00 |
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Requisites
Prerequisites
CXA736 Foundations of Physiotherapy and CXA737 Physiotherapy Practice 1Co-requisites
CXA709 Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy PracticeTeaching
| Teaching Pattern | On Campus: Workshop 2hrs 8 times per semester, On-line activity 8hrs weekly for 8 weeks. |
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| Assessment | Oral Presentation (20%)|Differentiating the clinical presentations of two neuro-musculoskeletal case studies. (40%)|Four Quizzes - Neuro-Musculoskeletal Conditions (40%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
You will be able to access the topic-specific reading list via the Readings List section on the Mylo homepage. You will be directed to topic-specific readings to complete related activities on each topic. |
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| Recommended | You will have access to the following books that will be useful to expand your knowledge and understanding of the contents of this unit. When seeking sources of evidence to support your assignments you will find these textbooks as a useful starting point. These textbooks are available for a limited loan period from the University Library collections. | Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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