Physiotherapy Theory and Practice 1 (PHTY90095)

Intended learning outcomes

1. Outline the theoretical principles that underpin assessment procedures used in physiotherapy to identify functional limitations and impairments
2. Analyse human movement and apply knowledge of kinesiology and biomechanics of movement to interpret normal joint and muscle function and to recognise variations from normal
3. Include knowledge of anatomy, physiology, neuroscience, pain sciences and exercise physiology in the appropriate selection of assessment tools for selected patient cases
4. Interpret and evaluate the use of measurement and measurement tools in the practice of physiotherapy
5. Analyse the purpose of common physiotherapy measurement tools with respect to their clinimetric properties
6. Critically examine the principles of evidence-based practice as they apply to common physiotherapy treatment strategies
7. Analyse the role of physiotherapy within the Australian healthcare context and identify the ethical and legal standards of physiotherapy practice and the mechanisms of accountability for patient and therapist safety within the profession
8. Demonstrate skills in patient centred communication that acknowledges the social, economic and cultural factors which influence both physiotherapists and patients.

Generic skills

By the completion of this subject, students will have had the opportunity to develop the following generic skills:

• the ability to identify and address their own learning needs;
• the ability to give effective feedback to colleagues in order to help them improve their performances;
• an understanding of the factors that might disturb normal structure, function and developement;
• the ability to construct with the patient an accurate, thorough, organsied, physiotherapy history and examination.