PHS302 Neurology and paediatric physiotherapy practice (12)

CSU Discipline Area: Allied Health (ALHEA)

Duration: One session

Abstract:

This subject will provide students with the background knowledge, problem solving and practical skills to holistically assess and develop management plans for children and adults with movement disorders that arise from changes in the neurological and related musculoskeletal systems. Students enrolling in this subject are expected to have a substantive level of background knowledge of biomechanics, normal movement, neuroscience and exercise physiology, musculoskeletal physiotherapy, principles of motor control and motor learning.

+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations

Session 2
Internal	Albury-Wodonga
Internal	Orange

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: PHS302

Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Enrolment restrictions:

This subject is restricted to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Physiotherapy.

Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

Be able to:

- Demonstrate knowledge and application of theoretical concepts and frameworks relevant to adult neurological physiotherapy practice;

-Demonstrate knowledge and application of theoretical concepts and frameworks relevant to paediatric physiotherapy practice;

-Communicate effectively in written and oral forms relevant to the management of adult and paediatric populations;

-Analyse and diagnose altered movement arising from neurological and musculoskeletal impairments occurring in infancy and childhood and anticipate the future impacts of growth.

-Analyse and diagnose altered movement in adulthood arising from neurological and non neurological impairments;

-Develop functional and collaborative goals within the ICF framework to optimise movement for long term use in daily life;

-Use clinical reasoning processes to develop and adapt specific intervention strategies for people with neurologically based disorders across the lifespan;

-Implement safe and effective manual skills necessary for physiotherapy assessment and intervention with adults in the rehabilitation setting;

-Implement safe and effective manual skills necessary for physiotherapy assessment and intervention with infants and children with physical disabilities.

-Select and apply appropriate measurement tools to assess outcomes of physiotherapy management in rehabilitation of adults and paediatric populations;

-Evaluate and critique the use of evidence in contemporary paediatric and adult neurological practice;

-Demonstrate professional behaviour appropriate to physiotherapy;

-Incorporate safety in all aspects of client care

Syllabus:

The subject will cover the following topics:

-Theoretical foundations of physiotherapy in neurological rehabilitation practice -Physiotherapy assessment and management of common, acute, sub acute and long term nervous system disorders such as stroke, head injuries and other neurological disorders using motor control, motor learning and neurofacilitation frameworks -Identification and application of understanding of normal child development to the interpretation of movement dysfunction in childhood and its management -Influences of altered movement and growth on childhood development -Concepts of family and client centered practice -Physiotherapy assessment and management for specific neurological and congenital orthopaedic conditions in infancy and childhood -Functional and collaborative goal setting for adults and children within the ICF framework -Assessment of neural and non neural components of movement disorders in adults and children -Assessment tools for measurement of movement and function in children and adults with musculoskeletal and neurological disorders -Communication strategies for adults with communication impairments, and with children of different ages, families and their carer's -Team approaches to assist people living with a disability -Manual wheelchairs, seating and equipment options for children and adults

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