Practice & Research in Physiotherapy Across the Lifespan 1 (PHTY7823)
Information valid for Semester 2, 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 3 Hours/ Week
Seminar 1 Hour/ Ad Hoc
Practical 2 Hours/ Week
Prerequisite
PHTY7811, PHTY7815
Restricted
MPhtySt
Assessment methods
Assignments, practical & theory examinations
Course enquiries
Doctor Anna Hatton ()
Dr Anna Hatton (a.hatton1@uq.edu.au)
Work Integrated Learning
Field Experience
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2025 (28/07/2025 - 22/11/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Profile unavailable |
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Course description
The course will provide students with core knowledge of healthy and disease-related ageing processes across musculoskeletal, neurological, and sensory systems in older populations. The course uses a combination of lectures, video presentations, case studies, practical classes, and independent learning packages. Students will gain professional competencies in: conducting client interviews; assessing and identifying changes in movement and posture which are within or outside the expectations of normal ageing parameters; prescribing appropriate management strategies including exercise and; understanding current clinical guidelines, policy and practice related to the older person. Specialty areas addressed in the course include falls prevention, dizziness (vestibular rehabilitation), women¿s and men's health, oncology, palliative care, pharmacology, and psychiatry.
