Physiotherapy Studies 100

Course aim

The aim of this course is to provide students with an understanding of the foundation concepts of human biomechanics and clinical reasoning and the practical application of these in physiotherapy practice.

Course content

Kinematics and kinetics of human movement. Gravity, equilibrium, forces, levers, the role of muscles in normal movement and in exercise therapy, biomechanics of biological tissue, effect of loading. Basic physical examination skills, surface anatomy, palpation, muscle length and strength testing, passive range of motion techniques. Clinical reasoning: problem definition, clinical problem solving framework, use of evidence and inference.

Textbook(s)

Kendall, FP, McCreary FK and Provance PG 2005, Muscle testing and function with posture and pain, 5th edn, Williams and Wilkins, Pennsylvania

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
HLTH 1020	Human Anatomy 100

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY EAST
Lecture	1 hour x 13 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 13 weeks
Tutorial	1 hour x 13 weeks
Practical	1 hour x 13 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Clinical reasoning assessments, Practical skills test, Written examination

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.