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Paediatric Orthopaedic Physiotherapy 1 (PHTY90082)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2019
Overview
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This subject is designed to advance the student’s knowledge and skill in the assessment and management of orthopaedic conditions commonly encountered in physiotherapist led orthopaedic outpatient clinics. Students will gain an understanding of the structure, normal function and pathologic dysfunction of the musculoskeletal system, and gain skills in performing a comprehensive musculoskeletal screening examination for children. The subject is intended to provide the student with the necessary understanding to formulate evaluative clinical decisions in the assessment and management of paediatric orthopaedic conditions. Students will have an opportunity to observe physiotherapist led outpatient clinics.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of the subject, students should be able to:
- Describe the aetiology, pathology and management of common paediatric orthopaedic disorders
- Differentiate between normal and abnormal growth patterns including postural variants;
- Develop a systematic approach to interpreting a plain x-ray;
- Gain a basic understanding of interpretation of musculoskeletal ultrasound studies;
- Differentiate developmental anomalies, acquired conditions and normal variants on plain x-ray;
- Identify appropriate imaging studies and laboratory tests for children and adolescents with musculoskeletal conditions
- Identify a differential diagnosis of musculoskeletal conditions in children and adolescents
- Describe common fracture injury patterns
- Describe methods to immobilise common fractures in children and adolescents
Generic skills
On completion of the subject, students will be expected to be able to demonstrate the following generic skills:
- A capacity for self-directed learning and the motivation for life-long independent learning
- An advanced level of oral and written communication
- An appreciation of the team approach to learning in complex areas
- Critical thinking, problem-solving and analytical skills
Last updated: 3 November 2022