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Year 3 Physiotherapy.
Coordinator: Mr H Wajswelner.
Contact: 45 hours of lectures, seminars, practical and tutorials in Theory Blocks 1, 2 & 3 and 180 hours clinical rotation including theory (30 hours), demonstrations and clinical practice.
Objectives:
On completion of this subject, students should:Comprehend: principles of professional and effective communication with patients and other health professionals; the aetiology, physiology, medical and physiotherapy management of fractures, dislocations, joint surgery, the arthridities, soft tissue injuries, vertebral and peripheral joint conditions.
Have developed: skills in subjective and objective assessment of the relevant patient groups; the ability to identify and prioritise assessment findings in order to develop an appropriate treatment plan; skills in physiotherapy treatment; the ability to continually and immediately evaluate treatment techniques in order to plan and monitor treatment; the ability to progress and modify treatment with regard to both pathology and patient response; the ability to accurately and concisely record and communicate assessment and treatment details; the ability to select appropriate electrotherapy equipment and apply it in an effective and safe manner; the ability to understand and interpret X-rays.
Appreciate: the need to safely and effectively perform appropriate assessment and treatment techniques; the need for continuing responsibility for self learning and development; the concept of a team approach to patient management.
Content:
The cause, pathophysiology, progress and physiotherapy management of musculoskeletal disorders. Investigative techniques will emphasise the use of x-rays. Clinical practice provides experience of effective and safe management of pathological and surgical conditions, with patients in splints, plaster, slings and traction, in emergency procedures, lifting, transferring and gait. Assessment of peripheral and spinal joint conditions. Therapeutic exercise, mobilisation and manipulation including high velocity thrust techniques and neuromeningeal techniques will be developed with an emphasis on integration into total physiotherapy management of musculoskeletal conditions. Treatment planning, application and progression will be undertaken. Appropriate selection and application of electrotherapy and continuous passive motion devices.
Assessment:
Clinical assessment including continuous assessment and examination (totalling 50 per cent), and a tutorial presentation and a 3-hour end of year written examination (totalling 50 per cent). Students must pass both clinical and theoretical components of the assessment in order to pass the overall subject.
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Handbook 1996 : Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences (Volume 4 page 147)
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