Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy B

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2008:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

On completion of this subject, students will have developed the following generic skills:

• Critical thinking, problem-solving and analytical skills
• Good written and verbal communication
• Ability to apply evidence-based knowledge and skills
• Appreciation of the importance of the team approach to problem solving

The subject objectives are to provide an opportunity for students to:

• Build on the knowledge and skills acquired in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy A
• Further develop clinical reasoning that incorporates theoretical concepts with evidence based practice in the field of musculoskeletal physiotherapy
• Recognize the implications of dysfunction on the neuro-musculo-skeletal system and the students' clinical decision making
• Explore psychosocial affects and illness behaviours in chronic pain