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This unit sets the context of physiotherapy professional practice through an introduction to the issues and practices in healthcare delivery affecting physiotherapists, including relevant professional, state, and federal policies and laws related to professional conduct. The unit also examines the observation and measurement of normal movement using methods that are suitable for clinical application, including biomechanical analyses. The importance of reliable assessment/measurement is emphasised, and the validity and reliability of different procedures are studied. Students are taught and practice several basic but significantly important assessment techniques, including history taking (focused on musculoskeletal patients), general musculoskeletal screening, observation of normal movement, assessment of joint range of motion, muscle strength/weakness, and joint passive accessory movements. The importance of communication, documentation and respect for cultural differences in professional practice is addressed. Students are introduced to the concepts and principles of evidencebased practice.
Code | PHTY1023 |
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Academic unit | Movement Sciences |
Credit points | 6 |
Prerequisites:
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None |
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Corequisites:
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BIOS1168 |
Prohibitions:
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None |
Assumed knowledge:
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High School Physics (or equivalent) |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
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