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Launceston
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 |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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| Launceston | Semester 1 |
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- On-campus
Off-Campus- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
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| Semester 1 | 22/2/2026 | 16/3/2026 | 19/4/2026 | 13/6/2026 |
* 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 2026 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2026 will be available from the 1st October 2025. 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 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 |
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| 061701 | $1,192.00 | $1,192.00 | not applicable | $2,919.00 |
- Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
- HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
- FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4
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
CXA751 Fundamentals of Physiotherapy|CXA752 Foundations of Physiotherapy PracticeTeaching
| Teaching Pattern | Workshop (5hrs x 10 times), Independent Learning (4hrs x Weekly), Workshop (18.75hrs x 2 times) |
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| 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%) |
| 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. |
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