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Summary
This course will introduce students to the assessment and management of conditions of the lower quadrant comprising lower limb, pelvis and lumbar spine. Students will learn the assessment framework for all musculoskeletal regions of the body incorporating thorough history taking and ordered approach to physical examination using validated outcome measures. … For more content click the Read More button below.
This course directly addresses competencies set out in Thresholds 1-6 of the Physiotherapy practice thresholds in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand (2015). Comprehensive mapping to these thresholds at introductory, developing and proficient levels for skill, knowledge and attributes across the program is essential for External Accreditation of the program
SynopsisThis course progresses content covered in PTH2101 and PTH2103. In this course the functional relationship between spinal and lower limb movement will be progressed.
This course will be held in on campus mode and students will be expected to prepare for practical and tutorial sessions by engaging with the online lectures and activities. Attendance at practical classes and tutorials is mandatory.
This course will be held in on campus mode and students will be expected to prepare for practical and tutorial sessions by engaging with the online lectures and activities. Attendance at practical classes and tutorials is mandatory.
Requisites
Course Pre-requisites
Completion Requirements
Mandatory attendance
Offerings
Trimester 2
ON-IPSCH-TR2
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, graduates will be able to:
1.
Characterise the functional relationship between lumbar spine, pelvis and lower limbs.
2.
Apply and interpret the assessment framework for musculoskeletal assessment of the lumbar spine, pelvis and lower limbs.
3.
Demonstrate effective and efficient assessment of lumbar spine, pelvis and lower limbs.
4.
Demonstrate a clinical reasoning framework for the selection of management approaches for conditions of the lumbar spine, pelvis and lower limbs.
5.
Use an evidence-based approach to assessment and management of conditions of the lumbar spine, pelvis and lower limbs.
Topics
Neuromusculoskeletal assessment frameworks and tools
Assessment and management of the hip
Assessment and management of the knee
Assessment and management of the foot and ankle
Assessment and management of the lumbar spine and pelvis
Evidence-based, client-centered approach to clinical reasoning for neuromusculoskeletal assessment and management oflower quadrant conditions
Assessments
Assessment due dates (as listed in Week Due) are indicative until finalised by the end of Week 1 for each Study Period (Offering). After Week 1, Assessment due dates may change with the approval of the Dean (Academic) or Delegate in limited circumstances. All Assessment due date changes approved after Week 1 will be communicated to students accordingly via Handbook and StudyDesk.