Overview
In this unit you will learn about important features of clinical conditions which are commonly encountered in chiropractic practice. In learning the etiology, incidence, pathophysiology and clinical presentation of these conditions, you will integrate this theoretical knowledge with the the assessment and management skills acquired in Professional Chiropractic Practice 1 (CHIR13008).
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
Prerequisites: MPAT12001 Medical Pathophysiology Co-requisite: CHIR13008 Professional Chiropractic Practice 1
Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).
Offerings For Term 1 - 2021
Attendance Requirements
All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes – in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).
Recommended Student Time Commitment
Each 6-credit Undergraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.
Class Timetable
Assessment Overview
Assessment Grading
This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of ‘pass’ in order to pass the unit. If any ‘pass/fail’ tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully (‘pass’ grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the ‘assessment task’ section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%). Consult the University’s Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades.
All University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
You may wish to view these policies:
- Grades and Results Policy
- Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework)
- Review of Grade Procedure
- Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure – Domestic Students
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure – International Students
- Student Refund and Credit Balance Policy and Procedure
- Student Feedback – Compliments and Complaints Policy and Procedure
- Information and Communications Technology Acceptable Use Policy and Procedure
This list is not an exhaustive list of all University policies. The full list of University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
Feedback, Recommendations and Responses
Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.
Feedback from Have your Say
The students appreciated and enjoyed the content and quality of information.
It is recommended that the content be continued and expanded for future offerings.
Feedback from Have your Say and Verbal feedback
Students felt the lecturer was engaging and supportive, assisting them to apply the information and develop their clinical understanding and application.
It is recommended that the tutorial continue to provide an opportunity to demonstrate clinical application of the lecture, reading and resource materials.
Feedback from Have your Say and Class discussion
Students would have preferred the pre-recorded lectures to be more timely and delivered in a manner that was more engaging and entertaining.
It is recommended that lecturers receive training and skills in the art of lecture recording. It is recommended these are done in a more timely manner.
Feedback from Have your say
Students felt the assessment tasks were appropriate, helpful for learning the material, returned in a time frame that supported learning and feedback was supportive.
It is recommended that assessment tasks continue to be of an appropriate standing to be helpful for learning the material and support learning.
- Discuss the etiology, incidence and pathophysiology of commonly encountered conditions of the spine and extremities in chiropractic practice
- Describe the clinical presentation of commonly encountered conditions of the spine and extremities in chiropractic practice
- Demonstrate an introductory level of clinical reasoning in relation to the selection and application of commonly used assessment and management procedures.
Learning outcome 1 - competency 3 (3.4)
Learning outcome 2 - competency 3 (3.4)
Learning outcome 3 - competency 1 (1.2, 1.3), 3 (3.3, 3.4, 3.5). 4 (4.1, 4.2)
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
| Assessment Tasks | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | |
| 1 - Portfolio - 20% | |||
| 2 - Online Quiz(zes) - 30% | |||
| 3 - In-class Test(s) - 50% | |||
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
| Graduate Attributes | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | |
| 1 - Communication | |||
| 2 - Problem Solving | |||
| 3 - Critical Thinking | |||
| 4 - Information Literacy | |||
| 5 - Team Work | |||
| 6 - Information Technology Competence | |||
| 7 - Cross Cultural Competence | |||
| 8 - Ethical practice | |||
| 9 - Social Innovation | |||
| 10 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures | |||
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Graduate Attributes
| Assessment Tasks | Graduate Attributes | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | |
| 1 - Portfolio - 20% | ||||||||||
| 2 - Online Quiz(zes) - 30% | ||||||||||
| 3 - In-class Test(s) - 50% | ||||||||||
Textbooks
Differential Diagnosis for the Chiropractor
Edition: 5th (2018)
Authors: TA Souza
Jones and Bartlett
USA
ISBN: 9781284457001
Binding: Paperback
Orthopaedic Neurology A Diagnostic Guide to Neurologic Levels A Diagnostic Guide to Neurologic Levels
Edition: 2 (2018)
Authors: JD Hoppenfeld and Stanley Hoppenfeld
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins USA
USA
ISBN: 9781496323033
Binding: Hardcover
IT Resources
- CQUniversity Student Email
- Internet
- Unit Website (Moodle)
All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: American Psychological Association 7th Edition (APA 7th edition)
For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.
k.lorme@cqu.edu.au
Module/Topic
1.1 Unit profile, expectations, assessments and portfolio.
1.2 Developing a Diagnosis, Differential Diagnosis, Clinical Reasoning & Guideline based management
1.3 Red and Yellow Flags
1.4 Pain
1.5 Cervical Spine: Tissue & Anatomy, Facet Sprain vs. Dysfunction; Cervical Muscle strain; Subluxation/ Cervical Manipulable lesions
Chapter
Orthopedic Physical Assessment 6th (2014); Authors: David J. Magee; Chapter 1
AOSpine Masters Series, Volume 5: Cervical Spine Trauma. Stuttgart: Thieme Medical, Incorporated, 2015. Web.; Chapter 1
Differential Diagnosis for the Chiropractor Protocols and Algorithims 5th (2016); Authors: Souza T.A; 59-72
Events and Submissions/Topic
Portfolio Questions to be submitted no later than Sunday 6PM after the weekly material presented.
Weekly Test
Module/Topic
2.1 OA - Spondylosis, Uncovertebral and Facet arthrosis; Stenosis
2.2
A. Whiplash/ WAD
B. Cervical Spine Trauma
2.3 Cervical Disc Lesions, Radiculopathy and Myelopathy
2.4 Torticollis
Chapter
Orthopedic Physical Assessment 6th (2014); Authors: David J. Magee; Chapter 3 - Cervical Spine 148-162, 180-183
Differential Diagnosis for the Chiropractor Protocols and Algorithims 5th (2016); Authors: Souza T.A; 79-96, 103-104
AOSpine Masters Series, Volume 5: Cervical Spine Trauma. Stuttgart: Thieme Medical, Incorporated, 2015. Web.; Chapters 2-16
Kasch, Helge, Dennis Turk, and Troels S. Jensen. Whiplash Injury : Perspectives on the Development of Chronic Pain. 2016. Web.; Chapters 3 & 8
Events and Submissions/Topic
Portfolio Questions to be submitted no later than Sunday 6PM after the weekly material presented.
Weekly Test
Module/Topic
3.1 Thoracic Spine – Tissue and Anatomy; Mechanical Pain
3.2 Costochondritis, Scapulocostal Bursitis/ Tendonitis, Herpes Zoster; Thoracic Disc lesions
3.3 Compression fracture; Rib – Subluxation vs Fracture
3.4 Thoracic Spine OA and other common Arthropathies; Facet Syndrome
3.5 Scheuermann’s disease; Postural Syndromes
Chapter
Orthopedic Physical Assessment 6th (2014); Author: David J. Magee; Chapter 8, Thoracic Spine; 508-515, 536 (Tables)
Differential Diagnosis for the Chiropractor Protocols and Algorithims 5th (2016); Authors: Souza T.A; 119-123, 127-133
Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy 20th; Authors: Merck Editor; 1624-1625
Events and Submissions/Topic
Portfolio Questions to be submitted no later than Sunday 6PM after the weekly material presented.
Weekly Test
Module/Topic
4.1 Lumbar Spine – Tissue and Anatomy
4.2 Chronic LBP. Disc Disease and OA
4.3 Lumbar Radiculopathy, Spinal Stenosis, Sciatica, Piriformis S
4.4 Lumbar Strain/Sprain; SI syndrome; Coccyx
Chapter
Orthopedic Physical Assessment 6th (2014); Author: David J. Magee; Chapter 9, Lumbar Spine; 550-562, 563 & 566 (Tables), 588-594; Chapter 10, Pelvis; 649-654
Differential Diagnosis for the Chiropractor Protocols and Algorithims 5th (2016); Authors: Souza T.A; 163-180, 190-221, 233-235
Events and Submissions/Topic
Portfolio Questions to be submitted no later than Sunday 6PM after the weekly material presented.
Weekly Test
Module/Topic
5.1 Special Groups & Cauda Equina
5.2 Spinal Myofascial Pain Disorders (incl dysfunction/ subluxation); Postural Dysfunctions
5.3 Other Conditions
Infection, Herpes Zoster (Shingles), Neuropathy (DM, Alcoholic); AAA
Chapter
No additional Reading
Events and Submissions/Topic
Portfolio Questions to be submitted no later than Sunday 6PM after the weekly material presented.
Weekly Test
Module/Topic
N/A
Chapter
N/A
Events and Submissions/Topic
N/A
Module/Topic
6.1 Script Concordance
Review Cases Full Spine
Chapter
Readings per e-Reading list
Script Concordance
Events and Submissions/Topic
Portfolio Questions to be submitted no later than Sunday 6PM after the weekly material presented.
Weekly Test
Module/Topic
7.1 Overview of Nerve Entrapment/ Nerve Compression/ Compression Neuropathy
7.2 Upper Limb
a. Pronator Teres S
b. CTS – Carpal Tunnel S
c. Ulnar Nerve S
d. Cubital Tunnel Entrapment
7.3 Lower Limb
a. Meralgia Paresthetica
b. Tibial and Deep Peroneal Nerve Entrapment
c. TTS – Tarsal Tunnel S
d. Morton’s neuroma
7.4 Gait
Chapter
Patten, John. Neurological Differential Diagnosis. 2nd ed. London ; New York: Springer, 1996. Print; Chapters 16 & 17
Orthopedic Physical Assessment 6th (2014); Author: David J. Magee; Chapter 6, Elbow; 399, 412-416, 426 (Table); Chapter 7, Wrist/ Hand, 483 (+Table); Chapter 11, 731-732, 734 (Table), Chapter 12, 852-854; Chapter 13, 942-947
Events and Submissions/Topic
Portfolio Questions to be submitted no later than Sunday 6PM after the weekly material presented.
Weekly Test
Module/Topic
7.4 Gait (cont)
8.1 Myofascial
8.2 Misc.
Chapter
Readings per e-reading list
Events and Submissions/Topic
Portfolio Questions to be submitted no later than Sunday 6PM after the weekly material presented.
Weekly Test
Module/Topic
9.1 Review Shoulder Anatomy and Tissue
9.2 Subacromial Bursitis, Adhesive Capsulitis
9.3 Rotator Cuff S , Impingement, Labral Tears,
9.4 Misc
a. Shoulder Trauma (Fracture/ Dislocation) & Instability
b. Shoulder Arthropathies
Chapter
Orthopedic Physical Assessment 6th (2014); Author: David J. Magee; Chapter 5, Shoulder; 252-264; 349
Differential Diagnosis for the Chiropractor Protocols and Algorithims 5th (2016); Authors: Souza T.A; 237-245, 272-288, 298-300
Events and Submissions/Topic
Portfolio Questions to be submitted no later than Sunday 6PM after the weekly material presented.
Weekly Test
Module/Topic
10.1 Review Elbow, Wrist and Hand Tissue and Anatomy
10.2 Tennis/ Golfer’s Elbow
10.3 Elbow Bursitis/ Tendonitis
10.4 Wrist Intersection
10.5 Misc
a. Elbow, Wrist and Hand trauma Fracture/ Dislocation)
b. Elbow, Wrist and Hand Arthropathies
Chapter
Orthopedic Physical Assessment 6th (2014); Author: David J. Magee; Chapter 6, Elbow; 388-90; Chapter 7, Wrist/ Hand, 429-433
Differential Diagnosis for the Chiropractor Protocols and Algorithims 5th (2016); Authors: Souza T.A; 303-308, 311-321, 326-336, 342-356
Events and Submissions/Topic
Final Portfolio Questions to be submitted no later than Friday 11:45 PM AEST (21/5/2021)
Weekly Test
weekly portfolio submission Due: Week 10 Friday (21 May 2021) 11:45 pm AEST
Module/Topic
Review Week
11.1 Series of Practice Cases that Incorporate this Terms Learning Objectives
Chapter
No specific reading
Events and Submissions/Topic
No submissions
Module/Topic
12.1 Series of Practice Cases that Incorporate this Terms Learning Objectives
Chapter
None specific
Events and Submissions/Topic
None for CAD
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
End of Term Test (Thursday 9-11)
End of Term Test Due: Review/Exam Week Thursday (10 June 2021) 11:00 am AEST
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
1 Portfolio
Portfolio Questions
Each week you will be expected to upload to Moodle the portfolio questions with answers found weekly in Moodle. These questions will be discussed in tutorial the following week. You will be expected to correct any answers that are not correct in your portfolio. This will commence week 1 and will assist with review for the final assessment.
Week 10 Friday (21 May 2021) 11:45 pm AEST
Every Sunday by 6 PM after the material is presented. Final submission the Friday of Week 10 by 11:45 PM.
Week 11 Friday (28 May 2021)
Feedback in tutorial in the following week.
All weekly portfolio questions are to be uploaded with attempted answers by Sunday 6 PM after the material has been presented . If there is no weekly submission by the student, a zero will be allotted for that week. Marking rubric will posted on Moodle. It is expected that by the end of the term, the portfolio will be complete with correct answers
- Demonstrate an introductory level of clinical reasoning in relation to the selection and application of commonly used assessment and management procedures.
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Ethical practice
2 Online Quiz(zes)
Each week you will be expected to perform an online quiz This will commence week 1 and will assist with review for the final assessment. The quiz will be based on the current weeks material. It will involve multiple choice / True and False and Matching questions. It will be a 15 minute quiz. The quiz will be available during a 24 hour window.
Weekly
All weekly quizzes will be graded. If there is no weekly submission by the student a grade of zero will be given.
- Discuss the etiology, incidence and pathophysiology of commonly encountered conditions of the spine and extremities in chiropractic practice
- Describe the clinical presentation of commonly encountered conditions of the spine and extremities in chiropractic practice
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Information Technology Competence
3 In-class Test(s)
You will be able to recall important and clinically relevant concepts of diseases presented as they relate to conditions presented. You will be able to demonstrate diagnosis and differential diagnosis skills based on clinical history and clinical findings. You will be able to formulate a reasonable management strategy for the diagnosis of the conditions presented. The examination will cover all material presented throughout the term.
Review/Exam Week Thursday (10 June 2021) 11:00 am AEST
End of Term Test starts at 9AM as per time table.
Exam Week Friday (18 June 2021)
via Moodle
A grade of 50% is required for a Pass.
- Discuss the etiology, incidence and pathophysiology of commonly encountered conditions of the spine and extremities in chiropractic practice
- Describe the clinical presentation of commonly encountered conditions of the spine and extremities in chiropractic practice
- Demonstrate an introductory level of clinical reasoning in relation to the selection and application of commonly used assessment and management procedures.
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
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Any assessable work undertaken or submitted for review or assessment must be your own work. Assessable work is any type of work you do to meet the assessment requirements in the unit, including draft work submitted for review and feedback and final work to be assessed.
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