Study-Unit Description

Study-Unit Description


CODE PHT3010

 
TITLE Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy 2

 
UM LEVEL 03 - Years 2, 3, 4 in Modular Undergraduate Course

 
MQF LEVEL 6

 
ECTS CREDITS 4

 
DEPARTMENT Physiotherapy

 
DESCRIPTION This study-unit takes the students to the applied principles of musculoskeletal physiotherapy theory and practice, and expands on the learning from PHT2010 Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy I, especially in orthopaedics and rheumatology and sports injuries. It entails a blended learning approach of lectures and practical sessions with the application of the latest evidence to case studies.

Study-Unit Aims:

The aim of this study-unit is to deepen the students' knowledge in musculoskeletal physiotherapy.

Thus the study-unit seeks to provide students with an opportunity to learn how to apply, discuss and reflect on the latest theories in the management of orthopaedic, rheumatological and sports injuries.

Learning Outcomes:

1. Knowledge & Understanding:

By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to:

- Corroborate the latest research to the management of musculoskeletal issues;
- Reflect in and on the latest research;
- Apply the latest research to a multitude of case scenarios.

2. Skills:

By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to:

- Assess musculoskeletal injuries including sports injuries;
- Apply the evidence to the management of musculoskeletal injuries including sports injuries;
- Revisit the rehabilitation outcomes to decide on a way forward; and
- Communicate the findings to a wider audience.

Main Text/s and any supplementary readings:

Main Texts:

- BUTLER, D.S., MATHESON, J. and BOYACI, A., 2000. The sensitive nervous system. Noigroup publications Adelaide, Australia.
- BUTLER, D.S., MOSELEY, G.L. and Sunyata., 2003. Explain pain. Noigroup Publications Australia.
- CLELAND, J., 2005. Orthopaedic clinical examination: an evidence-based approach for physical therapists. WB Saunders Co.
- MAGEE, D.J., 2014. Orthopedic physical assessment. Elsevier Health Sciences.
- PRENTICE, W., VOIGHT, M.and BARRON, B., 2003. Techniques in musculoskeletal rehabilitation. B. BARRON ed., ISBN 1053-0487.

Supplementary Readings:

- BARTLEY, R., 2004. Physiotherapy compared with advice for low back pain:... but at no point compared physiotherapy with chiropractic. BMJ: British Medical Journal, vol. 329, no. 7479, pp. 1402.
- BEAULIEU, P., LUSSIER, D., PORRECA, F. and DICKENSON, A., 2010. Pharmacology of pain.
- BRANT, W.E. and HELMS, C.A., 2012. Fundamentals of diagnostic radiology. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
- CENTER, M.P., 2011. Pharmacology of opioids in the treatment of chronic pain syndromes. Pain Physician, vol. 14, pp. E343-E360.
- CLELAND, J.A., CHILDS, J.D. and WHITMAN, J.M., 2008. Psychometric properties of the Neck Disability Index and Numeric Pain Rating Scale in patients with mechanical neck pain. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, vol. 89, no. 1, pp. 69-74.
- COOK, G., 2010. Movement: Functional movement systems: screening, assessment, corrective strategies. On Target Publications.
- DOHERTY, D., 2004. Physiotherapy compared with advice for low back pain: Study supports concept of self management of pain... BMJ: British Medical Journal, vol. 329, no. 7479, pp. 1402.
- HENGEVELD, E. and BANKS, K., 2005. Maitland's peripheral manipulation. Elsevier/Butterworth Heinemann.
- JACOBSON, J.A., 2012. Fundamentals of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound: Expert Consult-Online. Elsevier Health Sciences.

 
STUDY-UNIT TYPE Lecture and Practical

 
METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
Assessment Component/s Assessment Due Sept. Asst Session Weighting
Examination (2 Hours) SEM1 Yes 40%
Practical SEM1 Yes 60%

 
LECTURER/S John Xerri De Caro

 

 
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