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PHS302 Neurology and paediatric physiotherapy practice (12)

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. It is strongly recommended that if you enrol in PHS300 you also enrol in PHS301 in first session and PHS302 in the second session. In the physiotherapy course structure these subjects have been designed to be undertaken concurrently in order to assist students’ ability to apply theoretical knowledge to practice. Undertaking these subjects concurrently will facilitate students’ understanding and consolidation of material presented in PHS300, PHS301 and PHS302.

+ Subject Availability Modes and Location

Session 2
InternalAlbury-Wodonga Campus
InternalOrange Campus
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.

Subject information

Duration Grading System School:
One sessionHD/FLSchool of Community Health

Assumed Knowledge

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.
 

Enrolment restrictions

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

Learning Outcomes

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;
  • Be able to demonstrate knowledge and application of theoretical concepts and frameworks relevant to paediatric physiotherapy practice;
  • Be able to communicate effectively in written and oral forms relevant to the management of adult and paediatric populations;
  • Be able to analyse and diagnose altered movement arising from neurological and musculoskeletal impairments occurring in infancy and childhood and anticipate the future impacts of growth on movement and function.
  • Be able to analyse and diagnose altered movement in adulthood arising from neurological and non neurological impairments;
  • Be able to develop functional and collaborative goals within the ICF framework to optimise movement for long term use in daily life;
  • Be able to use clinical reasoning processes to develop and adapt specific intervention strategies for people with neurologically based disorders across the lifespan;
  • Be able to implement safe and effective manual skills necessary for physiotherapy assessment and intervention with adults in the rehabilitation setting;
  • Be able to implement safe and effective manual skills necessary for physiotherapy assessment and intervention with infants and children with physical disabilities.
  • Be able to select and apply appropriate measurement tools to assess outcomes of physiotherapy management in rehabilitation of adults and paediatric populations;
  • Be able to evaluate and critique the use of evidence in contemporary paediatric and adult neurological practice;
  • Be able to demonstrate professional behaviour appropriate to physiotherapy;
  • Be able to 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
  • -Investigations and imaging related to neurological rehabilitation practice
  • -Communication strategies for use with adults with communication impairments, and with children of different ages, families and their carers
  • -Team approaches to assist people living with a disability
  • -Manual wheelchairs, seating and equipment options for children and adults

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The information contained in the 2015 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 01 October 2015. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.