HSPT706 – Advanced Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy

Module code

HSPT706

Module title

Advanced Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy

Prescription

To advance physiotherapy clinical skills and knowledge for the evaluation and management of complex disorders of the musculoskeletal system across the lifespan.

Programmes

HS1901
HS1902

NZQA Level

Level 7

NZQA Credits

Delivery method

Web-Enhanced

Learning hours

Total learning hours: 150

Resources required

Teaching and Learning Strategy: May include: Project-based Learning; Flipped Classroom; Blended Learning; Work-integrated Learning; Inclusive Practices.
Methods may include workshops and practical classes, tutorials, case-based learning, inquiry-based learning, group activities & discussion, supported online learning, e-portfolio, practice simulation.
Content: Aetiology, epidemiology, pathogenesis and clinical presentation of selected complex musculoskeletal disorders
Culturally appropriate management of Maaori and Pasifika clients presenting with complex musculoskeletal disorders and comorbidities
Advanced physical examination principles and procedures commonly used in assessing complex musculoskeletal disorders of the periphery and spine
Clinical reasoning skills needed for planning and interpreting the clinical examination of more complex musculoskeletal disorders, in addition to planning and implementing an individual rehabilitation programme
Psychosocial considerations in managing clients with selected complex musculoskeletal disorders, including chronic pain and psychosocial risk factors (flags)
Biopsychosocial models for the management of persistent pain
Sophisticated radiological and other medical investigations commonly ordered for musculoskeletal disorders
Physiotherapeutic management of selected complex musculoskeletal disorders of the periphery and spine, including paediatric musculoskeletal disorders
Non-physiotherapeutic, conservative and surgical management of selected complex musculoskeletal disorders of the periphery and spine
Multidisciplinary approach to the management of selected complex musculoskeletal disorders
Indications/contraindications, adaptation and progression of selected musculoskeletal management techniques, which may include, but is not limited to: advanced massage techniques, passive joint and neural tissue mobilization, procedures/preventive applications, taping, orthotics, splints, plasters, biofeedback
Modify and progress advanced musculoskeletal physiotherapy interventions in response to changes in outcome measures
Physiotherapist's role in promoting wellness as relevant to the musculoskeletal system
Biological basis and empirical evidence for advanced musculoskeletal physiotherapy interventions
Sophisticated outcome measures, including the reliability, validity and responsiveness of functional measures and the use of statistical processes
Ethical, lifespan, gender, cultural and legal issues relevant to the management of selected complex musculoskeletal disorders
Role of diagnostic statistics in evaluation of musculoskeletal disorders
Learning Outcomes: 1. Critically evaluate biomedical and behavioural scientific knowledge and relevant lifespan, gender, cultural, legal and ethical factors in the context of the evaluation and management of complex musculoskeletal disorders.
2. Develop advanced clinical reasoning skills, critical thinking and decision making in complex musculoskeletal physiotherapy practice.
3. Examine, manage and evaluate the complex musculoskeletal client using advanced subjective and physical examination process and techniques.
4. Communicate in an effective and culturally responsive manner to promote shared-decision making in practice.
5. Critically examine the role of the client, whanau and other health and social care professionals in the interprofessional team for the holistic management of musculoskeletal clients.
Assessment Criteria: Practice Based Assessment - this assessment must be passed to pass the module.
The portfolio is comprised of multiple components.
Students need to provide evidence against all learning outcomes, and gain an overall mark of 50% to pass this module.