304874 (v.1) Clinical Practice 652

Area:

School of Physiotherapy

Credits:

37.5

Contact Hours:

35.0

Practical:

2 x 4 Hours Weekly

Clinical Practice:

3 x 9 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

13074 (v.1) Clinical Practice 651 or any previous version

Syllabus:

Advanced instruction in physical examination, diagnosis, treatment and reassessment of the neuromusculoskeletal system. Advanced instruction in differentiation of the issues of origin of pain in disorders involving articular, skeletal, muscle, fascia and neural components. An understanding of the possible role dysfunctions such as muscle imbalances may have in presenting disorders and corrective measures. An understanding of psychosocial affects and illness behaviour in chronic pain. Self treatment, management and exercise prescription. Report writing. Requirements for medical opinion or treatment. The ability to document a disorder with respect to diagnosis, classification and stage. The ability to prescribe treatment, management or give appropriate advice.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit students will have - Demonstrated competence in the manual therapy examination, treatment and assessment of extremity articular disorders. Demonstrated competence in the examination, treatment and assessment of spinal disorders of the musculoskeletal system. Demonstrated competence in the physical examination and treatment of disorders of the neuromusculoskeletal system. An understanding of the principles of exercise therapy prescription. Diagnosed, categorised and determined the stage of neuromusculoskeletal disorders. Determined the indications and contra-indications for manual therapy prescription including exercise. Identified types of disorders requiring medical opinion, medical treatment or appropriate forms of physiotherapy treatment other than manual therapy.

Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.

Unit References:

No prescribed references.

Unit Texts:

Elvey B. and Edmonston S., (1999), Clinical Practice 651 and 652 Manual Therapy, A Code of Practice, Perth, School of Physiotherapy, Curtin University.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Practical Examination 30%. Clinical 70%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y