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
Incompatible
PHTY2101
Prerequisite
PHTY7802 + PHTY7803
Restricted
MPhtySt only
Assessment methods
Theory paper & assignment
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 |
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Course description
This course provides an opportunity for students to develop an understanding of fundamental concepts relevant to physiotherapy practice. The key areas of study include (1) Pathology; (2) Clinical reasoning and principles of physiotherapy examination; (3) Pain mechanisms and tools to aid tissue repair; (4) Medical and physiotherapy management of the orthopaedic patient; and (5) Participation in a Pre-clinical Professional Practice Program.
