Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Theory and Practice 2

Postgraduate | 2026

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Mode
Mode
Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
REHB 5005
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Course ID
204836
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of AH & HP
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Daniel Harvie
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Course level
5
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

The aim of this course is to apply advanced understanding of neurophysiological and biomechanical principles to movement assessment and movement-based interventions, within a biopsychosocial framework. Critical application of motor control, motor learning and education theories to the assessment and management of patients with movement impairments; advanced skills in examination of normal movement, movement dysfunction and functional performance in the context of sport, recreation and workforce; examination and management of movement dysfunction in patients with musculoskeletal disorders, chronic conditions; collaborative reasoning in the context of advanced examination and management of movement disorders.

Course learning outcomes

  • Critically apply motor control, motor learning and biomechanical principles to the management of movement dysfunction
  • Demonstrate discriminative choice and application of movement tests, with consideration of their indications, normal values, variability, benefits and limitations
  • Apply advanced clinical reasoning skills in assessment of movement dysfunction in musculoskeletal and chronic conditions
  • Apply advanced clinical reasoning and educative skills in management of movement dysfunction in musculoskeletal and chronic conditions, using a biopsychosocial framework

Availability

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Census date
Fri 11/09/2026
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Enrol by date
Fri 28/08/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 25/09/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 23/10/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 62041
Section
Section LE01
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
31 Aug - 31 Aug Monday 9:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ2-39
7 Sep - 28 Sep Monday 9:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Basil Hetzel, H1-10
Class number
Class number 62042
Section
Section PR01
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
31 Aug - 28 Sep Monday 1:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Basil Hetzel, H1-10
2 Sep - 30 Sep Wednesday 9:10am - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Basil Hetzel, H1-10
3 Sep - 2 Oct Thursday 9:10am - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Basil Hetzel, H1-10

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed REHB5121 Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Theory and Practice 2 at the University of South Australia

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