Foundations of Physiotherapy III: Practice & Management (PHTY7815)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2025
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Faculty
Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences
School
Health & Rehab Sci School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
Lecture 4 Hours/ Week
Practical 1.5 Hours/ Week
Incompatible
PHTY2101
Prerequisite
PHTY7802 + PHTY7803
Restricted
MPhtySt only
Assessment methods
Written Exams, Practical Exam
Course enquiries
Doctor Alana Dinsdale ()
Dr Alana Dinsdale (alana.dinsdale@uq.edu.au)
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
This course provides fundamental knowledge and understanding to assess and manage client conditions involving pathology, injury and pain of the neuromusculoskeletal system. The course is based on a client-centred framework and uses an interprofessional teamwork approach. As a foundation for comprehensive and informed client assessment and management, the course covers: 1) foundations of neuromusculoskeletal physiotherapy (e.g. mobility aids; orthoses; tissue pathology and repair processes; pain; the association of the skeletal and neuromuscular systems with pain, injury and pathology); and 2) the application of foundations to physiotherapy and medical management of clients with specific neuromusculoskeletal conditions (e.g. rheumatological disorders, orthopaedic conditions, vascular conditions, amputation, burn injury, spinal cord injury).
