307458 (v.1) Clinical Practice 752

Area:

School of Physiotherapy

Credits:

37.5

Contact Hours:

16.0

Practical:

2 x 4 Hours Weekly

Clinical Practice:

1 x 8 Hours Weekly

Anti Requisite(s):

304874 (v.1) Clinical Practice 652 or any previous version

Prerequisite(s):

307457 (v.1) Clinical Practice 751 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 an advanced level of clinical competence in the manual therapy examination, treatment and assessment of extremity articular disorders and of spinal disorders of the musculoskeletal system. Demonstrated an advanced level of clinical competence in the physical examination and treatment of disorders of the neuromusculoskeletal system. Demonstrated an understanding of the principles of exercise therapy prescription, diagnosis and categories. Determined the stage of neuromusculoskeletal disorders, and 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:

Refer to the School of Physiotherapy web page http://www.curtin.edu.au/curtin/dept/physio/pt.

Unit Texts:

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

Unit Assessment Method:

Mid Semester Clinical Examination 30%, End of Semester Clinical Examination 50%, Clinical Viva and Practical Technique Examination 20%. This is a grade/mark assessment.

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