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Handbook 1997 : Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences : Physiotherapy

513-405 Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy 2

Coordinator:

Mr H Wajswelner

Timetable:

All Year

Contact:

4 weeks clinical practice of an average of 27 hours per week

Subject Description:

Students should achieve the general objectives as listed in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy 1 plus:

Comprehend the principles of professional communication and the physiotherapy management of fractures, dislocations, joint surgery, the arthritidies, soft tissue injuries; indications and contraindications for manual therapy.

Students will develop the capacity to perform differential assessment, to select and execute appropriate treatment techniques, be able to evaluate treatment effectiveness and to modify treatment as necessary. Students will develop skills in physiotherapy in the clinical setting of outpatients and to manage an outpatient workload; in independent clinical decision making; the ability to compile an appropriate record and in case presentation. Appreciation of the role of the physiotherapist in multidisciplinary clinical settings and the need for continuing self learning and development.

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.

Prescribed Texts:

  • Maitland G D, Vertebral Manipulation, 5th ed. 1986 Butterworth Heinemann.
  • Maitland G D, Peripheral Manipulation, 3rd ed. 1991 Butterworth Heinemann.
  • Corrigan B and Maitland G D, Practical Orthopaedic Medicine, Butterworth & Co Ltd 1983 Sydney Toronto Wellington.
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