Musculoskeletal Interventions 1 (12007.1)
Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
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View teaching periods | On-Campus |
Bruce, Canberra |
EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
0.25 | 6 | Faculty Of Health |
Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
Discipline Of Physiotherapy | Level 3 - Undergraduate Advanced Unit | Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 3 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
Learning outcomes
After successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Apply in-depth knowledge of musculoskeletal physiology and pathophysiology affecting the peripheral regions;
2. Demonstrate safe and effective clinical assessment of peripheral musculoskeletal regions, and accurately interpret, contextualise and apply these findings in a clinical situation;
3. Apply hypothetico-deductive clinical reasoning to a systematic assessment and identify probable diagnosis with understanding of the prognosis and management implications in line with expectations of a primary care practitioner;
4. Accurately identify and prioritise treatment and patient goals, and evaluate treatment outcomes using valid and reliable tools; and
5. Demonstrate safe and effective treatment skills in musculoskeletal physiotherapy using a patient centred approach, which is safe, respectful and culturally sensitive.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
2. UC graduates are global citizens - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - be self-aware
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - evaluate and adopt new technology
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
Skills development
The following Physiotherapy Practice Threshold Statements are addressed in this unit
1,2,3,4,5,6,7
The Physiotherapy Practice Threshold statements are available at
Prerequisites
8279 Advanced Functional Anatomy AND8391 Physiology of Exercise 1 AND
6834 Biomechanics 1 AND
12008 Introductory Physiotherapy Skills OR 11540 Essential Physiotherapy Skills AND
6532 Human Physiology and the Lifecycle OR 11726 Integrated Physiology
Corequisites
Enrolment in 202JA Bachelor of Physiotherapy And 11538 Orthopaedic Physiotherapy.Incompatible units
None.Equivalent units
None.Assumed knowledge
Basic anatomy.Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
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2024 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 29 July 2024 | On-Campus | Ms Donna Martin |
2025 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 28 July 2025 | On-Campus | Ms Donna Martin |
Required texts
Prescribed Text
Author: P. Brukner and K. Khan |
Year: 2017 |
Title: Clinical Sports Medicine 5th edition Volume 1 |
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Medical Publishing Division |
Short Title: Clinical Sports Medicine |
ISBN: 9781743761380 |
Other Supplementary References:
(All available library, short term loan 3hrs or 7 days)
Dutton M, 2012, "Orthopaedic Examination, Evaluation, and Intervention", 3rd Ed. McGraw-Hill. 0071474013 Call number RD734.D88 2008
Dutton 2011, "Dutton's Orthopaedic Survival guide: Managing Common conditions", McGraw-Hill. 007171510
A. Franklyn-Miller, E. Falvey, P. McCrory and P. Brukner, 2011, "Clinical Sports Anatomy" McGraw-Hill ISBN: 9780070285552
Magee DJ, 2008, Orthopaedic Physical Assessment 5th Edition. Saunders.Call number RD734.M34 2008
Refshauge K. and Gass E. 2004, Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, 2nd ed. Butterworth Heinemann Call number RC925.5.M88 2004
Kendall, F. 2005, Muscles Testing and Function with Posture and Pain, 5th Ed. Lippincott Williams and Wilkins. Call number RM701.M87 2005
J. W. Read and J. M. Anderson, 2007 "Atlas of Imaging in Sports Medicine" McGraw-Hill . 2nd Ed RC1211.A53 1998
Submission of assessment items
Special assessment requirements
Any special personal requirements that may affect assessment items are to be discussed with the Unit Convener before the end of week 2 of semester.
Supplementary assessment
There will not be a supplementary assessment offered in this unit.
Academic integrity
Students have a responsibility to uphold University standards on ethical scholarship. Good scholarship involves building on the work of others and use of others' work must be acknowledged with proper attribution made. Cheating, plagiarism, and falsification of data are dishonest practices that contravene academic values. Refer to the University's Student Charter for more information.
To enhance understanding of academic integrity, all students are expected to complete the Academic Integrity Module (AIM) at least once during their course of study. You can access this module within UCLearn (Canvas) through the 'Academic Integrity and Avoiding Plagiarism' link in the .
Use of Text-Matching Software
The 91Porn uses text-matching software to help students and staff reduce plagiarism and improve understanding of academic integrity. The software matches submitted text in student assignments against material from various sources: the internet, published books and journals, and previously submitted student texts.
Moderation:
The Discipline of Physiotherapy adheres to the 91Porn’s policies on moderation. The standard of assessment in this unit will be equivalent wherever and however the unit is delivered. Assessment will be moderated to ensure that judgments of students’ performance are consistent, transparent, reliable and valid. Moderation of practical vivas may be achieved by co-marking in person and/ or using a recorded video of a performance, these exams will be statistically moderated. If you require further information on how the assessment tasks of this unit are moderated please see the Unit Convener and further information is available on Canvas.
Participation requirements
This unit contains participatory elements which are vital to the Australian Physiotherapy Council professional learning outcomes for this Unit. Except in the case of extenuating circumstances, 100% attendance is expected at all lectures, and 100% participation is required in all placements, externships, tutorials, practicals and presentations. It is expected that students unable to fulfil these participatioIn requirements will inform the Unit Convener as soon as practical, by email. Failure to adhere to these requirements may result in failure of the associated assessment piece. Consideration will be given for illness; however evidence such as a medical certificate will be required.
Required IT skills
The use of Canvas, UCLearn, library searching skills, word processing and electronic presentation skills are necessary for this unit.
In-unit costs
There are no mandatory in-unit costs for students. Clinical uniform is preferred for Viva assessments, however alternative professional attire may be worn.
Work placement, internships or practicums
Not assessed in this unit.
Additional information
Occupational Health and Safety
Pre-existing conditions: Students are advised that the same warnings given to patients apply to students undertaking this course e.g. where a pre-existing condition(s) may be affected by any activity in the unit, the student is responsible to advise the Unit Convener or relevant teaching staff.
Manual Handling: Physiotherapy work requires manual handling. You will be taught the correct way to perform manual handling and should use the principles at all times to prevent injury to yourself or your patient. If you have any injury that may affect your capacity to perform manual handling skills you are required to notify the Unit Convener at the commencement of the semester. If you obtain a new injury during the course of the semester that may affect your capacity to perform manual handling skills you are required to notify the Unit Convener prior to the next practical class. In the event of an injury being sustained during the practice of skills in class you are required to notify the Unit Convener within 24 hours of the event and complete a UC incident form.
Respect and consent: Students will be required to play the part of a patient and a therapist during practical classes. This may involve partially disrobing as appropriate. All professional courtesy and respect are to be provided. This includes consent, draping and safety. As a therapist, your clothing should not prohibit your movements or present in any way as a safety hazard. Fingernails should be trimmed short so that they do not cause injury or discomfort to your peers.
The student who is role-playing the patient should be given the full respect and courtesy that a patient would. This includes giving warnings, obtaining informed consent before a manual technique is performed, covering body areas that do not need to be exposed for the practice of the technique, and not making any inappropriate verbal comments.
As a ‘patient', you will be expected to partially disrobe to allow the ‘therapist' to see relevant body regions. Please ensure you are wearing appropriate clothing for the level of dress required for practical classes. Appropriate clothing reinforces a professional environment that fosters mutual respect, confidence and learning.
Recording devices: For safety and hygiene purposes, mobile phones must be switched to silent mode prior to the commencement of class. No cameras, videos or recording devices are to be used in practical classes without the explicit permission of other students and the Unit Convener. Any person recording another student without permission will be requested to leave the class and the images / recordings will be confiscated and deleted. They will also be brought to the Head of Discipline.
Privacy: As part of its partnership arrangements with health agencies, the Faculty of Health at the 91Porn requires all staff and students to be aware of the requirements of patient privacy. This requires respect for privacy for patients during work integrated learning (clinical) visits and when writing case studies, assignments, writing in clinical records or reflective journals.
All written and verbal work (other than medical notes) requires de-identification of patients' details. In order to support learning while protecting confidentiality of information, the following guidelines have been developed:
- Pseudonyms should be used for the names of patients and organisations in all academic work.
- Identifying information, including demographic information, should be modified in academic work, using terminology such as ‘similar to'.
- Staff and students should mark all academic work with sensitive information as ‘in-confidence' in the footer.
- Staff and students should develop ‘composite' patients/clients based upon their experiences with several patients or clients in one clinical placement experience if possible. Students should note that this is a ‘composite' and not intended to identify a single person.
- Staff and students should use the password-protect function on their word programs to further guard sensitive information.
- Staff and students should avoid naming other students, staff, clinical educators or other persons in academic work, such as reflective pieces or portfolios.
- Students should attend workshops on how to change information about patients in line with these recommendations.
For further information students may visit http://www.privacy.gov.au/business/health
Counselling: In the course of studying physiotherapy students may be exposed to clinical cases and situations that may be stressful. At the 91Porn, a free Counselling Service is available for all students. All sessions are confidential. The UC Counselling Service is located in the UC Health and Counselling Centre on Level B in Building 1. For more information please go to /on-campus/health-and-support/medical-counselling.