Overview
This unit will enable students to develop their skills in the examination, assessment, treatment and management of patients with musculoskeletal dysfunction, in the upper limb, head, cervical and thoracic spine for clients across the lifespan. Students will increase their knowledge of the theory and research underpinning physiotherapy practice, including the use of self-management, education strategies and outcome measures, enabling students to effectively clinically reason, integrate and apply both specific, generic and complex physiotherapeutic skills that underpin patient centred assessment and management.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
Pre-requisites: PSIO12001 Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy 1 ALLH12008 Functional Anatomy and Biomechanics
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 2 - 2017
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 survey.
Students felt that the clinical scenarios used in the Objective Structured Clinical Examination were vague and not covered in enough detail during the teaching Term.
The inclusion of a variety of clinical scenarios are required to assess the students on all aspects of assessment and treatment for the upper limb, and thoracic and cervical spine. The teaching team will review the depth of the information that is presented to students during the teaching term and improvement will be made where possible.
Feedback from Have you say survey, feedback during class, email communication
The students greatly appreciated the addition of pictures in their practical notes. This allowed the students to take notes of where the lecturers placed their hands when performing techniques.
The addition of pictures within the practical notes will continue in PSIO12005 in 2017.
Feedback from Have your say survey, feedback during class.
Students found it difficult to complete a written reflective assignment from an observational placement that occurred in Term 1.
The written reflective assignment will be reviewed prior to the commencement of the Term 2 2017 teaching period. Changes to the content of the assignment will be made to bring it more in line with the learning outcomes of PSIO12005.
Feedback from Have you say survey, feedback during class, email communication
The students made strong comments about the quality of the teaching team. For example, "Tony and Luke are fantastic lecturers. I feel lucky to have the opportunity to do this degree at CQU."
Where possible the current teaching team will continue to present PSIO12005 in the Term 2 teaching period for 2017.
- Evaluate and perform assessment procedures to the upper limb, head, cervical and thoracic spine for clients across the lifespan while screening for clinical indicators of serious pathology.
- Interpret and analyse assessment findings using a clinical reasoning approach, while considering individual beliefs and values.
- Develop, implement and evaluate interventions in relation to client needs, including the ability to incorporate self-management and education strategies.
- Identify and apply valid and reliable outcome measures in the context of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy.
The Learning Outcomes and Assessment tasks have been mapped against, and aligned with, the Australian Standards for Physiotherapy.
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
| Assessment Tasks | Learning Outcomes | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
| 1 - Online Quiz(zes) - 20% | ||||
| 2 - Written Assessment - 30% | ||||
| 3 - On-campus Activity - 0% | ||||
| 4 - Practical Assessment - 50% | ||||
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
| Graduate Attributes | Learning Outcomes | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
| 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 - Online Quiz(zes) - 20% | ||||||||||
| 2 - Written Assessment - 30% | ||||||||||
| 3 - On-campus Activity - 0% | ||||||||||
| 4 - Practical Assessment - 50% | ||||||||||
Textbooks
Brukner & Khan's Clinical Sports Medicine: Injuries, Volume 1
Edition: 5th (2016)
Authors: Brukner P, Clarsen B, Cook J, Cools A, Crossley K, Hutchinson M, McCrory P, Bahr R, and Khan K
McGraw-Hill
Australia
ISBN: 9780070998131
Binding: Hardcover
Neuromusculoskeletal Examination and Assessment: A Handbook for Therapists
Edition: 4th (2013)
Authors: Petty N
Churchill Livingstone
London London , UK
ISBN: 9780702055041
Binding: Paperback
Additional Textbook Information
Students may have purchased these texts in the previous unit PSIO12001.
IT Resources
- CQUniversity Student Email
- Internet
- Unit Website (Moodle)
All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: American Psychological Association 6th Edition (APA 6th edition)
For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.
l.heales@cqu.edu.au
Module/Topic
Cervical Spine 1
Chapter
Brukner and Khan (2016). Chapter 23 Neck pain (p347)
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Cervical Spine 2
Chapter
Brukner and Khan (2016). Chapter 23 Neck pain (p347)
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Thoracic Spine
Chapter
Brukner and Khan (2016). Chapter 23 Neck pain (p347)
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Shoulder
Chapter
Brukner and Khan (2016). Chapter 24 Shoulder Pain (p377)
Events and Submissions/Topic
Hurdle
On-campus Activity Due: Week 4 Wednesday (2 Aug 2017) 1:00 pm AEST
Module/Topic
Elbow
Chapter
Brukner and Khan (2016). Chapter 25 Elbow and arm pain (p439)
Events and Submissions/Topic
Online Quiz 1
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Mobilisation with Movement (MWM)
Chapter
See Moodle for specific readings.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Wrist and Hand
Chapter
Brukner and Khan (2016). Chapter 26 Wrist pain (p463)
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Musculoskeletal outcome measures
Chapter
See Moodle for specific readings.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Laser Therapy
Chapter
See Moodle for specific readings.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Musculoskeletal Ultrasound imaging
Chapter
See Moodle for specific readings.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Clinical Applications: Case study series: 1
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Online Quiz 2
Module/Topic
Revision
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
1 Online Quiz(zes)
There are two online quizzes:
- Quiz 1 in Week 5 (10% of unit grade) - covering content from weeks 1-4.
- Quiz 2 in Week 11 (10% of unit grade) - covering content from weeks 1-10.
Both quizzes will consist of up to 20 questions, and will have a time limit of 40 minutes. The questions will be identical for all students but the order in which they appear will be randomly generated by a computer, so that the quizzes will appear differently for each student. Access to books, notes, websites (other than the quiz) and use of other electronic devices are prohibited during the quiz. The use of a mobile phone is not permitted for this assessment. Both of these quizzes may be scheduled outside of normal class hours.
The quizzes will consist of some or all of these categories:
- Multiple choice questions.
- Fill in the missing word(s) questions.
- Questions relating to multimedia material (e.g. images, videos).
- Short answer questions
Weighting: 20% of your final mark (10% from each online quiz).
Policies and Procedures: CQUniversity Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework) applies to this unit.
2
Other
Quiz 1 in Week 5 & Quiz 2 in Week 11
1 week after each quiz
Assessment criteria:Quiz questions will be marked to provide a raw score with students awarded an overall percentage mark.
- Evaluate and perform assessment procedures to the upper limb, head, cervical and thoracic spine for clients across the lifespan while screening for clinical indicators of serious pathology.
- Interpret and analyse assessment findings using a clinical reasoning approach, while considering individual beliefs and values.
- Develop, implement and evaluate interventions in relation to client needs, including the ability to incorporate self-management and education strategies.
- Identify and apply valid and reliable outcome measures in the context of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy.
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Information Technology Competence
2 Written Assessment
Students will develop a written appraisal of one assessment or treatment technique, that has been covered in MSK2, relevant to a chosen musculoskeletal condition of the upper limb, cervical or thoracic spine. A list of example assessments and treatments will be provide in Moodle.
The written component will be a maximum of 1,500 words including in-text referencing, tables and figures. The written component will include a background/introduction to the assessment or treatment technique, an appraisal of the current literature describing the technique, and a conclusion.
Weighting: 30% of your final mark.
Format: You are required to use a standardised format (see Moodle for instructions).
Word Count: Maximum word count is 1500 words including in-text referencing, tables and figures. The reference list is not included in the word limit.
Referencing: American Psychological Association (APA) Referencing Style
Submission Instructions: Online submission through Moodle.
Week 6 Friday (25 Aug 2017) 4:00 pm AEST
Week 9
No Assessment Criteria
- Evaluate and perform assessment procedures to the upper limb, head, cervical and thoracic spine for clients across the lifespan while screening for clinical indicators of serious pathology.
- Interpret and analyse assessment findings using a clinical reasoning approach, while considering individual beliefs and values.
- Develop, implement and evaluate interventions in relation to client needs, including the ability to incorporate self-management and education strategies.
- Identify and apply valid and reliable outcome measures in the context of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy.
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Information Technology Competence
- Cross Cultural Competence
- Ethical practice
3 On-campus Activity
There are two Hurdles for this unit: 1) Attendance and 2) Hurdle Tutorial.
Attendance
Description: Minimum 85% attendance is required for tutorial and practical sessions to PASS Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy 2. This minimum attendance is recommended from the Australian Physiotherapy Council. Legitimate reasons for absence, such as medical reasons, compassionate reasons, misadventure or exceptional circumstances beyond the student’s control and not within the range of normal risk, will not be counted as an absence for the purpose of this attendance requirement (see Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework)).
Hurdle Tutorial (Formative Feedback)
Description: To be eligible to PASS Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy 2, students must attend a compulsory tutorial to obtain one-on-one formative feedback on an assessment or treatment technique of their choice. Students will be timetabled a block of time with the lecturer at their respective campus. Following their session students' will then model for the next individual. This will be held in week four (4).
Week 4 Wednesday (2 Aug 2017) 1:00 pm AEST
Week 4 Friday (4 Aug 2017)
No Assessment Criteria
- Evaluate and perform assessment procedures to the upper limb, head, cervical and thoracic spine for clients across the lifespan while screening for clinical indicators of serious pathology.
- Interpret and analyse assessment findings using a clinical reasoning approach, while considering individual beliefs and values.
- Develop, implement and evaluate interventions in relation to client needs, including the ability to incorporate self-management and education strategies.
- Identify and apply valid and reliable outcome measures in the context of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy.
- Communication
4 Practical Assessment
Description: The Practical Assessment, commonly referred to as an Objective Structured Clinical Exam (OSCE), will be based on two (2) written clinical case scenarios (simulated patients). Students will perform and discuss aspects of relevant assessment, treatment and overall management of the condition presented. Students will rotate between 2 stations with 2 different examiners. All material from Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy 2 is examinable (along with previous pre-requisite units e.g. Anatomy & Physiology 1 & 2, Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy 1). In order to pass the OSCE both scenarios must be passed (minimum 50% grade for each scenario). The OSCE will last for approximately 60 minutes (30 minutes of preparation time [reading and writing], and 15 minutes on each case). Students are required to model for the following students' exam.
Weighting: 50% of your final mark.
Location: Location will be notified towards the end of Term 2.
Day/Time: The OSCE will take place during the University Exam Period (Oct 9th 2017 – Oct 20th 2017). A detailed timetable will be made available towards the end of Term 2.
Assessment Criteria/Marking: The assessment rubric is based on the Physiotherapy Practice Thresholds in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.
Policies and Procedures: The CQUniversity Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework) applies to this unit.
This assessment will be scheduled once final university examinations have been scheduled to avoid clashes.
End of Term
Assessment Criteria/Marking:The assessment rubric is based on the Physiotherapy Practice Thresholds in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. The safety component of this assessment is PASS/FAIL. Students must PASS the safety component to PASS the practical assessment.
- Evaluate and perform assessment procedures to the upper limb, head, cervical and thoracic spine for clients across the lifespan while screening for clinical indicators of serious pathology.
- Interpret and analyse assessment findings using a clinical reasoning approach, while considering individual beliefs and values.
- Develop, implement and evaluate interventions in relation to client needs, including the ability to incorporate self-management and education strategies.
- Identify and apply valid and reliable outcome measures in the context of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy.
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Information Technology Competence
- Cross Cultural Competence
- Ethical practice
As a CQUniversity student you are expected to act honestly in all aspects of your academic work.
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.
When you use the ideas, words or data of others in your assessment, you must thoroughly and clearly acknowledge the source of this information by using the correct referencing style for your unit. Using others’ work without proper acknowledgement may be considered a form of intellectual dishonesty.
Participating honestly, respectfully, responsibly, and fairly in your university study ensures the CQUniversity qualification you earn will be valued as a true indication of your individual academic achievement and will continue to receive the respect and recognition it deserves.
As a student, you are responsible for reading and following CQUniversity’s policies, including the Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure. This policy sets out CQUniversity’s expectations of you to act with integrity, examples of academic integrity breaches to avoid, the processes used to address alleged breaches of academic integrity, and potential penalties.
What is a breach of academic integrity?
A breach of academic integrity includes but is not limited to plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, cheating, contract cheating, and academic misconduct. The Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure defines what these terms mean and gives examples.
Why is academic integrity important?
A breach of academic integrity may result in one or more penalties, including suspension or even expulsion from the University. It can also have negative implications for student visas and future enrolment at CQUniversity or elsewhere. Students who engage in contract cheating also risk being blackmailed by contract cheating services.
Where can I get assistance?
For academic advice and guidance, the Academic Learning Centre (ALC) can support you in becoming confident in completing assessments with integrity and of high standard.
What can you do to act with integrity?
