Outline

Overview

The aim of this unit is to investigate the strategic application of the principles of musculoskeletal assessment and exercise prescription to target specific prevention and rehabilitation goals. The unit explores the pathophysiological basis of exercise limitations and application of exercise to rehabilitate functional capacity across a range of common musculoskeletal conditions of the lower body and low back. The unit also explores the scope of practice of the AEP in occupational rehabilitation and compensable systems.

Unit details and rules

Unit code	EXSS4017
Academic unit	Movement Sciences
Credit points	6
Prohibitions ?	None
Prerequisites ?	EXSS3074
Corequisites ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	No

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Jeanette Thom, jeanette.thom@sydney.edu.au
Tutor(s)	Jeanette Thom, jeanette.thom@sydney.edu.au
	Alycia Fong Yan, alycia.fongyan@sydney.edu.au
	Catherine Seet-Lee, catherine.seetlee@sydney.edu.au
	Kyle Petry, kyle.petry@sydney.edu.au
	Aimee Calderara, aimee.calderara@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Supervised exam ?	Final exam Written exam with short-answer questions and case-based interpretation.	35%	Formal exam period	2 hours
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Exercise Management Plan -Part B Exercise Management Plan -Final	25%	STUVAC Due date: 31 May 2024 at 23:59	1000 words (3 pages)
Outcomes assessed:
Small continuous assessment	Practical Skills Checklist 1 Part A: Exercise Instruction Competency Checklist	5%	Week 09	within practical classes week 6-9
Outcomes assessed:
Skills-based evaluation	Practical skills assessment Practical skills assessment	25%	Week 10	15 minutes
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Exercise Management Plan -Part A Exercise Management Plan - Clinical Reasoning Process	5%	Week 11 Due date: 12 May 2024 at 23:59	2 A4 pages (300 words)
Outcomes assessed:
Small continuous assessment	Practical Skills Checklist 2 Part B: Requirements within Workcover industry competency checklist	5%	Week 12	Within tutorials week 11-12
Outcomes assessed:

Assessment summary

Practical Skills Competency Checklists: Students will be marked for competency across their practical classes for: Part A: exercise instruction (practicals weeks 6-9) and Part B: Understanding the requirements of an AEP role within Workcover industry (tutorials weeks 11-12).

Practical Exam: Students will select and perform relevant MSK assessments/exercises on a client and demonstrate knowledge relating to the assessments/exercises performed.

Exercise Management Plan: Students will design an evidence-based, client-centred exercise management plan for a given case study. Part A covers the evidence-base, design and the clinical reasoning process underpinning the EMP. Part B includes reflection from Part A and expands to incorporate the complete client-centred exercise management plan for the given case.

Final Exam: This is a 2-hour exam covering all topics in the unit.

All assessment tasks in this Unit are compulsory.

Assessment criteria

Result name	Mark range	Description
High distinction	85 - 100	Exceptional knowledge in musculoskeletal conditions and their management using individualised exercise testing and programming
Distinction	75 - 84	High level of knowledge in musculoskeletal conditions and their management using individualised exercise testing and programming
Credit	65 - 74	Good level of knowledge in musculoskeletal conditions and their management using individualised exercise testing and programming
Pass	50 - 64	Basic level of knowledge in musculoskeletal conditions and their management using individualised exercise testing and programming
Fail	0 - 49	Learning outcomes of the unit are not met to a satisfactory standard. There is a risk of harm to patients with the lack of knowledge and skill demonstrated

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

This unit has an exception to the standard University policy or supplementary information has been provided by the unit coordinator. This information is displayed below:

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date: • Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date. • After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

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Learning support

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Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Mid-semester break	Hip region conditions	Lecture (2 hr)
	Chronic tendinopathies: elbow & wrist	Practical (2 hr)
	Hip region rehab	Practical (2 hr)
Week 06	Introduction. Chronic tendinopathies & inflammatory / overuse conditions	Lecture (2 hr)
	Shoulder rehabilitation	Lecture (2 hr)
	Initial consult & shoulder	Practical (2 hr)
Week 07	Conditions of the Knee	Lecture (2 hr)
	Chronic ankle conditions	Lecture (2 hr)
	Ankle region rehab	Practical (2 hr)
	Knee region rehab	Practical (2 hr)
Week 08	Chronic pain 1	Lecture (2 hr)
	Paediatric / neuro conditions; Balance & Gait analysis	Lecture (2 hr)
	Gait and Balance / Case study	Practical (2 hr)
Week 09	Chronic pain 2	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 09	BPS models of care. Prac Exam practice	Practical (2 hr)
Week 11	Occupational Rehab & Compensable Systems 1	Lecture (2 hr)
	Occupational Rehab & Compensable Systems 2	Lecture (2 hr)
	Occupational Rehab & Compensable Systems A	Tutorial (2 hr)
	Occupational Rehab & Compensable Systems B	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 12	Occupational Rehab & Compensable Systems 3: Value-based care	Lecture (2 hr)
	Revision	Lecture (2 hr)
	Occupational Rehab & Compensable Systems C	Tutorial (2 hr)
	Occupational Rehab & Compensable Systems D	Tutorial (2 hr)

Attendance and class requirements

This unit is designed with a strong emphasis on tutorial and practical based learning in a collegial environment. It is expected that students attend and engage with the instructor and each other. Attendance at tutorials and practicals is strongly recommended. Attendance will be recorded. Attendance at lectures is not compulsory, however is strongly advised as they lead directly onto the practicals and tutorials.

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

Dutton’s Orthopaedic Examination, Evaluation, and Intervention, 6e (2023). McGraw Hill Medical.
Fox, J. E., & Day, R. J. (2009). A Physiotherapist’s Guide to Clinical Measurement. Elsevier Health Sciences

All readings for this unit can be accessed through the Library’s reading list system Leganto, available on Canvas

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

LO1. Demonstrate advanced knowledge and understanding of human structure, function, behaviour and the pathophysiological bases for a broad range of musculoskeletal conditions, to allow safe and effective engagement in physical activity in healthy and clinical populations.
LO2. Demonstrate professional conduct and practice in case management and clinical reporting of musculoskeletal conditions within the scope of practice of the profession and healthcare system framework, including the ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary care environment using ethical, culturally sensitive and professional behaviour.
LO3. Conduct and interpret a variety of musculoskeletal assessments, integrating knowledge from the basic, applied and social sciences with specialist technical skills to formulate measurement tool selection, monitoring actions, and strategies for case management with an evidence-based practice approach.
LO4. Design, revise and deliver client-centred exercise plans that consider scientific evidence, client goals, medical history, clinical status and other influencing factors for a broad range of musculoskeletal conditions across the Accredited Exercise Physiology (AEP) pathology domains using behaviour change strategies, interpretation of information, critical analysis, synthesis of evidence, reflection and creativity.
LO5. Demonstrate ethical and professional conduct and behaviour, understand the scope of practice of AEPs and comply with the ESSA code of professional conduct and ethical practice.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1	Depth of disciplinary expertise Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.
GQ2	Critical thinking and problem solving Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.
GQ3	Oral and written communication Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.
GQ4	Information and digital literacy Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.
GQ5	Inventiveness Generating novel ideas and solutions.
GQ6	Cultural competence Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.
GQ7	Interdisciplinary effectiveness Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.
GQ8	Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.
GQ9	Influence Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes	Graduate qualities
Learning outcomes

Alignment with Competency standards

Outcomes	Competency standards
	Accredited Exercise Physiologist Professional Standards (2023) - 2.2.1. Integrate knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and other determinants of health and function and apply these to inform safe and effective movement, physical activity, and exercise-based interventions for individuals and population groups throughout all stages of their life. 2.2.4. Evaluate the effect of commonly prescribed medications, diagnostic procedures, medical, surgical, and other interventions on both resting and exercise-related physiological responses across the full health spectrum. 2.2.6. Apply clinical, ethical, and evidence-based decision-making to formulate appropriate interventions and recommendations and communicate the expected outcomes. 3.2.1. Formulate appropriate screening processes to evaluate and stratify risk for participation in assessments and interventions, including consideration of appropriate service modalities for clients. 3.2.3. Formulate appropriate assessments and outcome measures relevant to treatment and client goals, and evaluate health status, function, capacity, and progress, to inform clinical reasoning and to monitor the delivery and outcomes of interventions. 3.2.4. Distinguish, record, report, and appropriately action changing risk factors and adverse signs and symptoms that may arise before, during, and after assessments and interventions. 3.2.7. Distinguish when client needs are outside of scope or competence and take appropriate, timely actions including engaging effectively with other professionals. 3.2.8. Choose and use relevant technology and equipment efficiently, effectively, and safely. 4.2.1. Formulate evidence-based exercise prescription, interventions, and recommendations that address health and treatment related client needs, preferences, goals, and abilities, assessment findings, and social and cultural determinants of health.
	Accredited Exercise Physiologist Professional Standards (2023) - 2.2.5. Evaluate research findings and apply exercise prescription principles to develop recommendations and interventions, including targeted exercise prescription for the purposes of optimising health status, function, recovery, independence, and participation. 2.2.6. Apply clinical, ethical, and evidence-based decision-making to formulate appropriate interventions and recommendations and communicate the expected outcomes. 2.2.7. Explain national, state, and compensable scheme frameworks across the health care, aged care, and disability sectors, and the requirements for AEPs working in these settings. 3.2.2. Formulate safe, effective, and culturally sensitive assessments to collect relevant information, social and cultural determinants of health, client history, and client needs, preferences, barriers, facilitators, and goals. 3.2.3. Formulate appropriate assessments and outcome measures relevant to treatment and client goals, and evaluate health status, function, capacity, and progress, to inform clinical reasoning and to monitor the delivery and outcomes of interventions. 3.2.4. Distinguish, record, report, and appropriately action changing risk factors and adverse signs and symptoms that may arise before, during, and after assessments and interventions. 3.2.7. Distinguish when client needs are outside of scope or competence and take appropriate, timely actions including engaging effectively with other professionals. 4.2.1. Formulate evidence-based exercise prescription, interventions, and recommendations that address health and treatment related client needs, preferences, goals, and abilities, assessment findings, and social and cultural determinants of health.
	Accredited Exercise Physiologist Professional Standards (2023) - 1.2.1. Practise with integrity within the scope of practice for an AEP, the ESSA Code of Professional Conduct and Ethical Practice, and jurisdictional Codes of Conduct. 1.2.2. Practise in accordance with ethically relevant legislation, regulations, and standards that apply to AEPs including privacy, confidentiality, data security, informed consent, and record-keeping. 1.2.3. Differentiate and select verbal and non-verbal communication strategies that are contextually appropriate, timely, accessible, and respectful to clients, population groups, and relevant others. 1.2.4. Develop effective, concise, respectful, and informative clinical documentation, including case notes and reports, and apply appropriate record keeping practices. 2.2.1. Integrate knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and other determinants of health and function and apply these to inform safe and effective movement, physical activity, and exercise-based interventions for individuals and population groups throughout all stages of their life. 2.2.4. Evaluate the effect of commonly prescribed medications, diagnostic procedures, medical, surgical, and other interventions on both resting and exercise-related physiological responses across the full health spectrum. 2.2.6. Apply clinical, ethical, and evidence-based decision-making to formulate appropriate interventions and recommendations and communicate the expected outcomes. 3.2.1. Formulate appropriate screening processes to evaluate and stratify risk for participation in assessments and interventions, including consideration of appropriate service modalities for clients. 3.2.2. Formulate safe, effective, and culturally sensitive assessments to collect relevant information, social and cultural determinants of health, client history, and client needs, preferences, barriers, facilitators, and goals. 3.2.3. Formulate appropriate assessments and outcome measures relevant to treatment and client goals, and evaluate health status, function, capacity, and progress, to inform clinical reasoning and to monitor the delivery and outcomes of interventions. 3.2.4. Distinguish, record, report, and appropriately action changing risk factors and adverse signs and symptoms that may arise before, during, and after assessments and interventions. 3.2.5. Evaluate and record assessment outcomes in a timely and accurate manner to inform practice and communicate outcomes and relevance to goals effectively to clients and relevant others. 3.2.8. Choose and use relevant technology and equipment efficiently, effectively, and safely. 4.2.1. Formulate evidence-based exercise prescription, interventions, and recommendations that address health and treatment related client needs, preferences, goals, and abilities, assessment findings, and social and cultural determinants of health. 4.2.8. Evaluate effectiveness of interventions and their outcomes including the selection, interpretation, and reporting of outcome measures to inform future practice.
	Accredited Exercise Physiologist Professional Standards (2023) - 1.2.4. Develop effective, concise, respectful, and informative clinical documentation, including case notes and reports, and apply appropriate record keeping practices. 1.2.5. Practise in a culturally safe, inclusive, sensitive, respectful, and responsive way and according to person-centred care principles. 2.2.1. Integrate knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and other determinants of health and function and apply these to inform safe and effective movement, physical activity, and exercise-based interventions for individuals and population groups throughout all stages of their life. 2.2.4. Evaluate the effect of commonly prescribed medications, diagnostic procedures, medical, surgical, and other interventions on both resting and exercise-related physiological responses across the full health spectrum. 2.2.5. Evaluate research findings and apply exercise prescription principles to develop recommendations and interventions, including targeted exercise prescription for the purposes of optimising health status, function, recovery, independence, and participation. 2.2.6. Apply clinical, ethical, and evidence-based decision-making to formulate appropriate interventions and recommendations and communicate the expected outcomes. 3.2.1. Formulate appropriate screening processes to evaluate and stratify risk for participation in assessments and interventions, including consideration of appropriate service modalities for clients. 3.2.3. Formulate appropriate assessments and outcome measures relevant to treatment and client goals, and evaluate health status, function, capacity, and progress, to inform clinical reasoning and to monitor the delivery and outcomes of interventions. 3.2.4. Distinguish, record, report, and appropriately action changing risk factors and adverse signs and symptoms that may arise before, during, and after assessments and interventions. 3.2.8. Choose and use relevant technology and equipment efficiently, effectively, and safely. 4.2.1. Formulate evidence-based exercise prescription, interventions, and recommendations that address health and treatment related client needs, preferences, goals, and abilities, assessment findings, and social and cultural determinants of health. 4.2.2. Design, prescribe, deliver, and monitor safe and effective movement, physical activity, and exercise-based interventions for clients with complex presentations, including those with acute and chronic health conditions and multiple comorbidities. 4.2.3. Formulate and apply strategies to manage risks, evaluate progress, and adapt recommendations and interventions in partnership with clients based on needs and measured outcomes. 4.2.4. Create and apply inclusive, respectful, and effective communication strategies to educate and engage clients in informed decision-making about purpose, benefits, risks, options, and costs for proposed interventions, expected outcomes, and strategies for future prevention. 4.2.5. Apply and evaluate exercise prescription, health behaviour, and lifestyle change strategies and education, in partnership with clients to increase engagement, motivation and adherence, and improve health and well-being. 4.2.6. Formulate strategies during treatment to empower clients to undertake safe and effective self-management during and following discharge from interventions. 4.2.8. Evaluate effectiveness of interventions and their outcomes including the selection, interpretation, and reporting of outcome measures to inform future practice.
	Accredited Exercise Physiologist Professional Standards (2023) - 1.2.1. Practise with integrity within the scope of practice for an AEP, the ESSA Code of Professional Conduct and Ethical Practice, and jurisdictional Codes of Conduct. 1.2.2. Practise in accordance with ethically relevant legislation, regulations, and standards that apply to AEPs including privacy, confidentiality, data security, informed consent, and record-keeping. 1.2.3. Differentiate and select verbal and non-verbal communication strategies that are contextually appropriate, timely, accessible, and respectful to clients, population groups, and relevant others. 1.2.4. Develop effective, concise, respectful, and informative clinical documentation, including case notes and reports, and apply appropriate record keeping practices. 1.2.5. Practise in a culturally safe, inclusive, sensitive, respectful, and responsive way and according to person-centred care principles. 2.2.6. Apply clinical, ethical, and evidence-based decision-making to formulate appropriate interventions and recommendations and communicate the expected outcomes. 2.2.7. Explain national, state, and compensable scheme frameworks across the health care, aged care, and disability sectors, and the requirements for AEPs working in these settings. 3.2.7. Distinguish when client needs are outside of scope or competence and take appropriate, timely actions including engaging effectively with other professionals.

Accredited Exercise Physiologist Professional Standards (2023) -

Competency code	Taught, Practiced or Assessed	Competency standard
1.2.1		Practise with integrity within the scope of practice for an AEP, the ESSA Code of Professional Conduct and Ethical Practice, and jurisdictional Codes of Conduct.
1.2.2		Practise in accordance with ethically relevant legislation, regulations, and standards that apply to AEPs including privacy, confidentiality, data security, informed consent, and record-keeping.
1.2.3		Differentiate and select verbal and non-verbal communication strategies that are contextually appropriate, timely, accessible, and respectful to clients, population groups, and relevant others.
1.2.4		Develop effective, concise, respectful, and informative clinical documentation, including case notes and reports, and apply appropriate record keeping practices.
1.2.5		Practise in a culturally safe, inclusive, sensitive, respectful, and responsive way and according to person-centred care principles.
2.2.1		Integrate knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and other determinants of health and function and apply these to inform safe and effective movement, physical activity, and exercise-based interventions for individuals and population groups throughout all stages of their life.
2.2.2		Examine principles of biopsychosocial care, value-based care, person-centred care and social and cultural determinants of health and apply this to promote health and well-being for individual clients and population groups.
2.2.4		Evaluate the effect of commonly prescribed medications, diagnostic procedures, medical, surgical, and other interventions on both resting and exercise-related physiological responses across the full health spectrum.
2.2.5		Evaluate research findings and apply exercise prescription principles to develop recommendations and interventions, including targeted exercise prescription for the purposes of optimising health status, function, recovery, independence, and participation.
2.2.6		Apply clinical, ethical, and evidence-based decision-making to formulate appropriate interventions and recommendations and communicate the expected outcomes.
2.2.7		Explain national, state, and compensable scheme frameworks across the health care, aged care, and disability sectors, and the requirements for AEPs working in these settings.
3.2.1		Formulate appropriate screening processes to evaluate and stratify risk for participation in assessments and interventions, including consideration of appropriate service modalities for clients.
3.2.2		Formulate safe, effective, and culturally sensitive assessments to collect relevant information, social and cultural determinants of health, client history, and client needs, preferences, barriers, facilitators, and goals.
3.2.3		Formulate appropriate assessments and outcome measures relevant to treatment and client goals, and evaluate health status, function, capacity, and progress, to inform clinical reasoning and to monitor the delivery and outcomes of interventions.
3.2.4		Distinguish, record, report, and appropriately action changing risk factors and adverse signs and symptoms that may arise before, during, and after assessments and interventions.
3.2.5		Evaluate and record assessment outcomes in a timely and accurate manner to inform practice and communicate outcomes and relevance to goals effectively to clients and relevant others.
3.2.7		Distinguish when client needs are outside of scope or competence and take appropriate, timely actions including engaging effectively with other professionals.
3.2.8		Choose and use relevant technology and equipment efficiently, effectively, and safely.
4.2.1		Formulate evidence-based exercise prescription, interventions, and recommendations that address health and treatment related client needs, preferences, goals, and abilities, assessment findings, and social and cultural determinants of health.
4.2.2		Design, prescribe, deliver, and monitor safe and effective movement, physical activity, and exercise-based interventions for clients with complex presentations, including those with acute and chronic health conditions and multiple comorbidities.
4.2.3		Formulate and apply strategies to manage risks, evaluate progress, and adapt recommendations and interventions in partnership with clients based on needs and measured outcomes.
4.2.4		Create and apply inclusive, respectful, and effective communication strategies to educate and engage clients in informed decision-making about purpose, benefits, risks, options, and costs for proposed interventions, expected outcomes, and strategies for future prevention.
4.2.5		Apply and evaluate exercise prescription, health behaviour, and lifestyle change strategies and education, in partnership with clients to increase engagement, motivation and adherence, and improve health and well-being.
4.2.6		Formulate strategies during treatment to empower clients to undertake safe and effective self-management during and following discharge from interventions.
4.2.8		Evaluate effectiveness of interventions and their outcomes including the selection, interpretation, and reporting of outcome measures to inform future practice.

Responding to student feedback

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

I’d like to thank the 2023 students for their constructive feedback for the first time this unit has been run. Students in 2023 enjoyed the practical classes and working with the AEP tutors, which they found were helpful for their future clinical skills. In 2024 we will aim to provide more clarity on the protocols and demonstration of the assessments in the practicals and more time to apply skills to case studies. Students found the lectures in 2023 to be interactive and engaging, though would like more information on how to implement exercise prescription for each condition. Students liked the assessments and how they were spread out over the semester but would like more clarity across Units / tutors. In 2024, we aim to have a more consistent way to present the practical assessments and how to write an exercise management plan across units of study. We have already met with the other Unit coordinators to ensure that the assessments across the three units of study are more evenly balanced over the semester. The 2023 students did not enjoy the 8 am lectures, thus we will aim to find a later start time for future years.

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EXSS4017: Advanced Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation

Semester 1b, 2024 [Block mode] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

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Academic integrity

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Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Support for students

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Weekly schedule

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Study commitment

Required readings

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Learning outcomes

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