Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Practice

Undergraduate | 2026

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Mode
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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
PSIO 3015
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Course ID
207959
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of AH & HP
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Tim Morris
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Course level
3
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
No
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University-wide elective course
No
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

In this course you will explore how to use a person-centred model of clinical reasoning to assist with diagnosis, assessment and management of neuro-musculoskeletal dysfunctions of the spine. You will select and perform assessment tasks and design, implement and progress management programs for neuro-musculoskeletal dysfunctions of the spine. You will apply evidence based clinical reasoning frameworks to clinical cases of neuro-musculoskeletal dysfunctions of the spine, including chronic pain.

Course learning outcomes

  • Conduct case-specific subjective assessments to inform appropriate objective examinations and management plans for people with neuro-musculoskeletal dysfunctions of the spine
  • Conduct and interpret targeted objective examinations for patients with neuro-musculoskeletal dysfunctions of the spine
  • Safely apply and evaluate appropriate interventions for people with neuro-musculoskeletal dysfunctions of the spine
  • Identify and manage common clinical patterns of presentation in patients with neuro-musculoskeletal dysfunctions of the spine

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
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Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 23351
Section
Section PR01
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 0
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
20 Feb - 17 Apr Friday 10:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo North, N219/N222
8 May - 15 May Friday 10:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo North, N219/N222
28 May - 28 May Thursday 8:10am - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo North, N406/N407
Class number
Class number 23350
Section
Section PR02
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 0
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
20 Feb - 17 Apr Friday 8:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo North, N219/N222
8 May - 15 May Friday 8:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo North, N219/N222
28 May - 28 May Thursday 8:10am - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo North, N406/N407
Class number
Class number 23349
Section
Section PR03
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 7
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
20 Feb - 17 Apr Friday 3:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo North, N219/N222
8 May - 15 May Friday 3:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo North, N219/N222
28 May - 28 May Thursday 8:10am - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo North, N406/N407
Class number
Class number 23348
Section
Section PR04
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 0
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
20 Feb - 17 Apr Friday 1:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo North, N219/N222
8 May - 15 May Friday 1:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo North, N219/N222
28 May - 28 May Thursday 8:10am - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo North, N406/N407
Class number
Class number 23355
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 0
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
17 Feb - 17 Feb Tuesday 10:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo North, N219/N222
26 Feb - 26 Feb Thursday 10:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo North, N406/N407
3 Mar - 3 Mar Tuesday 10:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo North, N219/N222
17 Mar - 24 Mar Tuesday 10:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo North, N219/N222
5 May - 12 May Tuesday 10:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo North, N219/N222
27 May - 27 May Wednesday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Hughes, 309
Class number
Class number 23354
Section
Section WS02
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 0
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
17 Feb - 17 Feb Tuesday 8:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo North, N219/N222
26 Feb - 26 Feb Thursday 8:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo North, N406/N407
3 Mar - 3 Mar Tuesday 8:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo North, N219/N222
17 Mar - 24 Mar Tuesday 8:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo North, N219/N222
5 May - 12 May Tuesday 8:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo North, N219/N222
27 May - 27 May Wednesday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Hughes, 309
Class number
Class number 23353
Section
Section WS03
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 7
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
17 Feb - 17 Feb Tuesday 3:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo North, N219/N222
26 Feb - 26 Feb Thursday 3:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo North, N406/N407
3 Mar - 3 Mar Tuesday 3:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo North, N219/N222
17 Mar - 24 Mar Tuesday 3:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo North, N219/N222
5 May - 12 May Tuesday 3:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo North, N219/N222
27 May - 27 May Wednesday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Hughes, 309
Class number
Class number 23352
Section
Section WS04
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 0
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
17 Feb - 17 Feb Tuesday 1:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo North, N219/N222
26 Feb - 26 Feb Thursday 1:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo North, N406/N407
3 Mar - 3 Mar Tuesday 1:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo North, N219/N222
17 Mar - 24 Mar Tuesday 1:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo North, N219/N222
5 May - 12 May Tuesday 1:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo North, N219/N222
27 May - 27 May Wednesday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Hughes, 309

Prerequisite(s)

  • must have completed all of DENT2002 Pathophysiology for Allied Health/HBIO2015 Anatomy of Upper Limb, Head & Neurosciences/PHAR2021 Foundations of Pharmacology (UoA)/PSIO2006 Applied Physiotherapy Practice B

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed PHYSIOTH3003 Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Practice at the University of Adelaide

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