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Year 4 Physiotherapy.
Coordinator: Mr H Wajswelner.
Contact: 4 weeks clinical practice of an average of 27 hours per week.
Timetable: Double semester.
Objectives:
On completion of this subject, students should achieve the general objectives as listed in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy 1 and also:Comprehend: principles of professional and effective communication with patients and professional colleagues; the aetiology, physiology, medical and management of fractures, dislocations, joint surgery, the arthritidies, soft tissue injuries (vertebral and peripheral joints); the physiotherapy management of fractures, dislocations, joint surgery, the arthritidies, soft tissue injuries and disorders of the vertebral and peripheral joints; assessment, treatment and overall management of musculoskeletal disorders; indications and contraindications for manual therapy including high velocity thrust techniques.
Have developed: expertise in the use of measurement systems for the objective assessment of human movement; the capacity to perform differential assessment, to be aware of indications and contraindications, to select and execute appropriate treatment techniques, be able to evaluate treatment effectiveness and to modify treatment as necessary; further skills in passive mobilisation and manipulation including high velocity thrust techniques; the ability to integrate knowledge and practical skills of physiotherapy in the clinical setting of outpatients and to satisfactorily manage an outpatient workload; skill in independent clinical decision making; the ability to compile an appropriate record; skills in case presentation.
Appreciate: the role of the physiotherapist in multidisciplinary clinical settings; the need for continuing responsibility for self learning and development.
Content:
This subject is a continuum of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy 1 and will further develop the student's understanding of musculoskeletal conditions, burns and plastic surgery, and rheumatology. More highly skilled treatment techniques of exercise, soft tissue and joint mobilisation and manipulations will be developed. The emphasis will be on outpatient management.
Assessment:
Practical Continuous clinical assessment (50%); Case presentation (10%) and Final Theory 2 hour written exam at end of year (40%). Students must pass both clinical and theoretical components of the assessment in order to pass the subject.
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Handbook 1996 : Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences (Volume 4 page 149)
Status: Official 1996 Date created: Oct 9 1995 Last modified: Oct 9 1995 Authorised by: Academic Registrar Email enquiries: Course_Information@registrar.unimelb.edu.au
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