PS3002 - Physiotherapy 4

Credit points:	03
Year:	2007
Student Contribution Band:	Band 2
Administered by:	Discipline of Physiotherapy

This subject will further develop student's knowledge and skills in musculoskeletal assessment and intervention. Vertebral and lower limb disorders and common paediatric conditions will be explored. The evidence base, safety considerations and, where appropriate, the medico-legal implications of musculoskeletal physiotherapy techniques will be empahsised. The subject is intended to give students the foundation practical abilities and appreciation of the judicious use of manual therapy and associated techniques which will be necessary in future clinical placements.

Learning Outcomes

• understand key anatomical, pathophysiological and biomechanical aspects of selected vertebral and lower limb musculoskeletal injuries;
• demonstrate sound clinical reasoning skills in the assessment and treatment planning process and an understanding of the goals, intended outcomes and importance of evaluation of treatment for vertebral and lower limb musculoskeletal disorders;
• demonstrate competent, safe and appropriate performance of selected manual assessment techniques, specific musculoskeletal physiotherapy treatment techniques and manual therapy techniques and understand the indications, contraindications, safety considerations and any medico-legal requirements associated with these examination and treatment techniques.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments, and to reason and deploy evidence clearly and logically;
• The ability to select and organise information and to communicate it accurately, cogently, coherently, creatively and ethically;
• The acquisition of coherent and disciplined sets of skills, knowledge, values and professional ethics from at least one discipline area;
• The ability to read complex and demanding texts accurately, critically and insightfully;
• The ability to speak and write clearly, coherently and creatively.

Prerequisites:

PS2003

Availabilities
Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 30-Mar-2007
Coord/Lect:	Dr Susan Gordon.
Contact hours:	26 hours lectures 52 hours practicals
Assessment:	end of semester exam (35%); presentations (10%); practical week 7 (15%); assignments (15%); practical week 13 (25%).
Special Assessment Requirements:	Students will be required to achieve a pass mark in each practical examination to pass the subject.

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.