Physiotherapy Specialties: Musculoskeletal IIB (Cervical and Thoracic Spine) (PHTY3260)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2024
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
School
Health & Rehab Sci School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
Lecture 3 Hours/ Week
Practical 2 Hours/ Week
Tutorial 5 Hours/ Semester
Incompatible
PHTY3210, PHTY4110
Prerequisite
PHTY3120
Restricted
BPhty
Assessment methods
Online quizzes, Practical Exams, Theory Exam
Course enquiries
Doctor Lucy Thomas ()
Dr Lucy Thomas (l.thomas2@uq.edu.au)
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2025 (28/07/2025 - 22/11/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Profile unavailable |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
This course will provide students with knowledge and understanding of the musculoskeletal pathologies of the cervical and thoracic spines and craniomandibular region, the physical manifestations of cervical, thoracic and upper quadrant disorders, differentiation of cervical versus other origins of condition such as headache, dizziness and face pain, the clinical reasoning process in clinical assessment and diagnosis, physiotherapy treatment options, rationales and treatment selection.
