Sports and Manual Therapy (PHTY90112)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
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|---|---|
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This subject aims to provide opportunities for students to engage with more advanced levels of musculoskeletal physiotherapy practice with a particular emphasis on manual therapy and sports physiotherapy. Advanced practice in this subject is inclusive of critical reasoning, differential assessment and intervention selection that are informed by contemporary evidence. Students will have the opportunity to advance and build on the following skills: differential assessment, critical evaluation and decision making; selection and execution of appropriate treatment techniques, evaluation of treatment effectiveness and treatment modification and progression as necessary. Students will also develop an enhanced understanding of the role of a physiotherapist in a multi-disciplinary clinical setting within a primary contact environment. Advanced practice will also incorporate the identification, appraisal, synthesis and application of research evidence underpinning specific areas of musculoskeletal physiotherapy practice.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students should be able to:
- Integrate prior knowledge of musculoskeletal physiotherapy, common musculoskeletal conditions, exercise and the framework for clinical reasoning to the assessment and management of individuals with complex and specific musculoskeletal conditions;
- Contrast theoretical and clinical approaches used in differential assessment and management of peripheral, vertebral, multi‐ pathology and multi‐trauma cases;
- Know and understand the precautions and contra indications / complications of techniques commonly used in sports and manual therapy, such as joint mobilization and HVT techniques;
- Execute risk assessment procedures and safely and effectively apply advanced musculoskeletal assessment and treatment techniques, including joint mobilising and high velocity thrust to address impairments and activity limitations in individuals with specified musculoskeletal conditions;
- Integrate evidence from high‐quality clinicalstudies from the core areas of physiotherapy practice in order to optimally manage patients with complex and multi‐factorial musculoskeletal conditions;
- Debate the efficacy of vertebral musculoskeletal treatment techniques, as well as theories related to their mechanisms of effect;
- Analyse how legal and ethical issues impact on musculoskeletal physiotherapy practice, with specific attention to the use of HVTs and dry needling in the management of clinical presentations;
- Identify how the rights of individuals who present with musculoskeletal conditions including vertebral conditions are incorporated in physiotherapy practice; and
- Develop skills in how to influence and engage with compensable bodies and other healthcare stakeholders.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students will have had the opportunity to develop the skills associated with:
- Managing uncertainty
- Integrating and interpreting clinical findings and applying rigorous reasoning to arrive at an appropriate plan of management
- Performing relevant physiotherapy procedures effectively and safely, with due regards for the patient's comfort
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
All of
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHTY90098 | Musculoskeletal Clinical Practice | Semester 1 (Extended) (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| PHTY90099 | Cardiorespiratory Clinical Practice | Semester 1 (Extended) (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| PHTY90100 | Neurological Clinical Practice | Semester 1 (Extended) (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Oral case study presentation (Group) and Associated Written Report Summary
| End of the teaching period | 20% |
Theory examination during exam week
| During the examination period | 40% |
Practical Examination during exam week
| During the examination period | 40% |
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Dates & times
- March
Coordinator Jessica Stander Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 90 hours of lectures, tutorials and practical classes Total time commitment 180 hours Teaching period 10 March 2025 to 6 June 2025 Last self-enrol date 27 March 2025 Census date 4 April 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 16 May 2025 Assessment period ends 27 June 2025 March contact information
Time commitment details
180 hours Students will need to allow time for self-directed learning (SDL)
What do these dates mean
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Last updated: 4 March 2025
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
Last updated: 4 March 2025