Course overview
The aim of this course is to develop the students' knowledge of the underlying biopsychosocial constructs of conditions of the neuromusculoskeletal systems and their skills in the assessment and management of the neuromusculoskeletal system (peripheral and vertebral). Assessment of a variety of peripheral and vertebral neuromusculoskeletal conditions; neuromusculoskeletal physiotherapy practice: peripheral and vertebral neuromusculoskeletal management strategies and techniques, clinical reasoning within a biopsychosocial framework, medico-legal issues and record keeping.
Course learning outcomes
- Assess the appropriate components of the neuromusculoskeletal system and analyse the findings based on sound clinical reasoning skills
- Plan and apply the relevant safe and effective treatment including passive mobilisation, manipulation exercises, electrotherapy, preventative strategies and home management
- Evaluate the effectiveness of the physiotherapy intervention and modify or progress treatment based on sound clinical reasoning skills
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of neuromusculoskeletal conditions and their underlying biopsychosocial constructs
- Maintain accurate, concise patient records and communicate appropriately with other health care professionals and patients.
- Demonstrate professional, culturally appropriate and ethical behaviour consistent with Australian Physiotherapy Association's and Australian Health Professional Regulation Agency's Code of Conduct
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Class number 22320
Section CL01
Size 15
Available -1
Notes:
Class number 22321
Section CL02
Size 15
Available 8
Notes:
Class number 22322
Section CL03
Size 15
Available 3
Notes:
Class number 26582
Section LE01
Size 45
Available 10
Notes:
Class number 23191
Section PR01
Size 15
Available -1
Class number 23192
Section PR02
Size 15
Available 8
Class number 23193
Section PR03
Size 15
Available 3
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Class number 52483
Section CL01
Size 15
Available 0
Notes:
Class number 52484
Section CL02
Size 15
Available -4
Notes:
Class number 52485
Section CL03
Size 15
Available -2
Notes:
Class number 56369
Section LE01
Size 60
Available 9
Notes:
Class number 53241
Section PR01
Size 15
Available 0
Class number 53242
Section PR02
Size 15
Available -4
Class number 53243
Section PR03
Size 15
Available -2
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