Launceston
Introduction
You will build on the foundational knowledge and skills introduced in units CXA751 Fundamentals of Physiotherapy and CXA752 Physiotherapy Foundations Practice, and continue to focus on key principles of professional practice, structured around the threshold concept. These principles encompass the application of clinical reasoning and decision-making models, the biopsychosocial model, person-centered practice, evidence-based practice, reflective practice, critical thinking, and interprofessional collaboration and communication. You are expected to synthesize and apply new knowledge and skills in response to clients with clinical neuro-musculoskeletal conditions. This knowledge is integrated into relevant physiotherapy practice models and frameworks, aligning with the fundamental principles of physiotherapy assessment and treatment.
You will develop specific physiotherapy clinical knowledge and skills pertaining to the analysis of etiology, epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical presentation, and the common conservative and surgical management of common neuro-musculoskeletal conditions. Practical psycho-motor skills related to standard subjective and objective assessments are developed and practiced in simulated settings.
Summary
| Unit name | Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy 1 |
| Unit code | CXA753 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Health School of Health Sciences |
| Discipline | Health Sciences |
| Coordinator | Doctor Nagarajan Manickaraj |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Postgraduate |
Availability
Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August
Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
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| Semester 1 | 21/2/2027 | 15/3/2027 | 18/4/2027 | 12/6/2027 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2027 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2027 will be available from the 1st October 2026. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Analyse the etiology, epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical presentation, and conservative and surgical management for common neuro-musculoskeletal disorders.
- Apply anatomy and physiology knowledge, to relevant neuro-musculoskeletal conditions and their radiological presentation.
- Perform safe, effective physiotherapy assessment, outcome measurement, and treatment procedures specific to common neuro-musculoskeletal disorders.
- Interpret neuro-musculoskeletal dysfunction in relation to underlying impairments and use structured clinical reasoning processes to plan and implement evidence-based physiotherapy interventions.
- Apply research methodology and evidence-based practice skills to appraise and synthesise research evidence specific to assessment and/or treatments of neuro-musculoskeletal conditions and relate it to attributes of life-long learning and ongoing professional development.
Fee Information
2027 fee information will be available in August.
Requisites
Prerequisites
CXA751 Fundamentals of Physiotherapy|CXA752 Foundations of Physiotherapy PracticeTeaching
| Teaching Pattern | Workshop (5hrs x 10 times), Independent Learning (4hrs x 10 times), Residential school (31.5hrs x 1 time) |
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| Assessment | Practical Examination|Clinical Reasoning Viva (50%)|Written Examination (50%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
You will be able to access the topic-specific reading links embedded into MyLO – this will include mandatory reading to complete related activities on each topic, as well as optional reading lists. |
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| Recommended | You will have access to the following books that might be useful to expand your knowledge and understanding of the content of this unit. These textbooks are available for a limited loan period from the University Library collections. • Leon, C. and Judith, D., 2011. Clinical Application of Neuromuscular Techniques: Volume 2 The Lower Body, 2nd Ed. Churchill Livingstone. Elsevier. • Thuy, B. and Clint, B. Length, Strength, and Kinesio Tape., 2016. Muscle testing and Taping interventions, 1st Ed. Elsevier. • Tim Watson., 2008. Electrotherapy: Evidence based practice. 12th Ed. Churchill Livingstone. Elsevier |
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