Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy 2 unit (CXA754)

Introduction

This unit builds upon the foundational knowledge and skills introduced in previous foundational units. You will be required to apply principles of practice which are patient-centred, evidence-based, reflective and incorporate interprofessional collaboration. You will be required to synthesise new knowledge of etiology, epidemiology, pathogenesis, and clinical patterns of common neuromusculoskeletal and rheumatologic conditions and develop skills related to the safe and effective examination, assessment and management of these clients. Students will use clinical reasoning strategies to integrate this knowledge and these skills in physiotherapy clinical decision-making, ensuring culturally safe practice, professional interactions and effective communication.

Summary

Unit name	Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy 2
Unit code	CXA754
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Health School of Health Sciences
Discipline	Health Sciences
Coordinator	Doctor Conor Lambert
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Postgraduate

Learning Outcomes

• Analyse the etiology, epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical presentation, and conservative and surgical management of common neuro-musculoskeletal disorders, using an evidence informed framework.
• Examine and assess common neuro-musculoskeletal dysfunctions using a structured clinical reasoning process to plan and implement physiotherapy interventions.
• Explain basic concepts of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics in medicines commonly used for neuro-musculoskeletal disorders seen by physiotherapists.
• Demonstrate performance of effective physiotherapy examination and treatment procedures specific to common neuro-musculoskeletal and rheumatological disorders.
• Collect, interpret and translate evidence into practice.

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
			not applicable

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Requisites

Prerequisites

CXA751 Fundamentals of Physiotherapy|CXA752 Foundations of Physiotherapy Practice

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	Workshop (4hrs x 9 times), Independent Learning (4hrs x 9 times), Workshop (6hrs x 10 times), Tutorial (2hrs x 9 times)
Assessment	OSCE - Physiotherapy Skill Performance|Oral Presentation: Physiotherapy Management After Trauma and Post-Operative Musculoskeletal Conditions (20%)|Applied Clinical Reasoning and Designing Impairment-Based Physiotherapy Treatment and Interventions (40%)|Four Quizzes - Neuro-Musculoskeletal Conditions (40%)
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Textbooks

Required	Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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