Overview
This unit aims to advance the students’ client assessment and management skills dealing with complex cases within the musculoskeletal physiotherapy domain. A client centred approach is fostered through the exploration of contextual and environmental injury, illness and degenerative factors that are encountered in musculoskeletal and rheumatological practice including persisting pain and chronic disease conditions. Common and valid outcome measures used in rehabilitation will be integrated and evaluated throughout the unit.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
Pre-requisites PSIO12001 Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy 1 PSIO12005 Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy 2 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 1 - 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
Students would prefer access to a permanent staff member on both campus sites.
Staffing commitments will be reviewed in 2017 to see if there is a potential resolution.
There is now a permanent staff member for this unit based at each campus.
- Summarise the pathological processes, symptomatology, medical and pharmacological management, clinical course and prognosis for complex musculoskeletal conditions.
- Assess complex cases involving musculoskeletal conditions, and interpret and analyse findings.
- Develop, implement and evaluate interventions for clients with complex musculoskeletal conditions, based on contemporary evidence.
- Explain how personal, social, and environmental factors inform a physiotherapy intervention plan for clients with complex musculoskeletal conditions.
- Relate the role of the physiotherapist to that of the interdisciplinary team, family members and carers of clients with complex musculoskeletal conditions and comorbidities.
- Critically appraise contemporary evidence to inform interventions for common, but complex, musculoskeletal and rheumatological conditions and pathologies.
- Integrate the use of clinical outcome measures and demonstrate critical awareness of their psychometric properties.
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
| Assessment Tasks | Learning Outcomes | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | |
| 1 - Online Quiz(zes) - 30% | |||||||
| 2 - Group Work - 20% | |||||||
| 3 - On-campus Activity - 0% | |||||||
| 4 - Practical Assessment - 50% | |||||||
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
| Graduate Attributes | Learning Outcomes | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | |
| 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) - 30% | ||||||||||
| 2 - Group Work - 20% | ||||||||||
| 3 - On-campus Activity - 0% | ||||||||||
| 4 - Practical Assessment - 50% | ||||||||||
Textbooks
Clinical sports medicine: Injuries, volume 1
5th Edition (2016)
Authors: Brukner, P. & Khan, K.
McGraw Hill
Australia
ISBN: 9781743761380
Binding: Hardcover
Neuromusculoskeletal examination and assessment
4th edition (2013)
Authors: Petty, N. J. & Moore, K. L.
Churchill Livingstone
Edinburgh Edinburgh , UK
ISBN: 978-0-7020-5504-1
Binding: Paperback
Additional Textbook Information
Students who currently own Clinical Sports Medicine, 4th Edition will be able to utilise this text in PSIO13007.
IT Resources
- CQUniversity Student Email
- Internet
- Unit Website (Moodle)
- Clinics in Motion
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.
s.obst@cqu.edu.au
Module/Topic
Introduction to Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy 3.
Occupational Health Physiotherapy.
Chapter
Brukner, P. & Khan, K. (2016). Clinical sports medicine (5th ed.). Australia: McGraw Hill.
Petty, N. J. & Moore, K. L. (2013). Neuromuscululoskeletal examination and assessment (4th ed.). Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone.
Refer to Moodle page for prescribed textbook chapters and additional resources.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Occupational Overuse Syndromes (OOS).
Chapter
Brukner, P. & Khan, K. (2016). Clinical sports medicine (5th ed.). Australia: McGraw Hill.
Petty, N. J. & Moore, K. L. (2013). Neuromuscululoskeletal examination and assessment (4th ed.). Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone.
Refer to Moodle page for prescribed textbook chapters and additional resources.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Rheumatological conditions.
Exercise prescription in Physiotherapy.
Chapter
Brukner, P. & Khan, K. (2016). Clinical sports medicine (5th ed.). Australia: McGraw Hill.
Petty, N. J. & Moore, K. L. (2013). Neuromuscululoskeletal examination and assessment (4th ed.). Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone.
Refer to Moodle page for prescribed textbook chapters and additional resources.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Group Work Assessment topic finalised in Week 3.
Module/Topic
Complex multifactorial/multicomponent musculoskeletal conditions.
Chapter
Brukner, P. & Khan, K. (2016). Clinical sports medicine (5th ed.). Australia: McGraw Hill.
Petty, N. J. & Moore, K. L. (2013). Neuromuscululoskeletal examination and assessment (4th ed.). Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone.
Refer to Moodle page for prescribed textbook chapters and additional resources.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Soft tissue therapy.
Chapter
Brukner, P. & Khan, K. (2016). Clinical sports medicine (5th ed.). Australia: McGraw Hill.
Petty, N. J. & Moore, K. L. (2013). Neuromuscululoskeletal examination and assessment (4th ed.). Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone.
Refer to Moodle page for prescribed textbook chapters and additional resources.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Summative assessment: Online Quiz 1.
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Manipulation including HVT indications, contraindications and precautions.
Chapter
Brukner, P. & Khan, K. (2016). Clinical sports medicine (5th ed.). Australia: McGraw Hill.
Petty, N. J. & Moore, K. L. (2013). Neuromuscululoskeletal examination and assessment (4th ed.). Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone.
Refer to Moodle page for prescribed textbook chapters and additional resources.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Differentiation of hip, pelvis and groin injuries.
Chapter
Brukner, P. & Khan, K. (2016). Clinical sports medicine (5th ed.). Australia: McGraw Hill.
Petty, N. J. & Moore, K. L. (2013). Neuromuscululoskeletal examination and assessment (4th ed.). Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone.
Refer to Moodle page for prescribed textbook chapters and additional resources.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Summative assessment: Group Work Assessment - Submission of written component, abstract and presentation copy.
Module/Topic
Physiotherapy management of sports injuries including prevention.
Chapter
Brukner, P. & Khan, K. (2016). Clinical sports medicine (5th ed.). Australia: McGraw Hill.
Petty, N. J. & Moore, K. L. (2013). Neuromuscululoskeletal examination and assessment (4th ed.). Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone.
Refer to Moodle page for prescribed textbook chapters and additional resources.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Summative assessment: Group Work Assessment - formal group presentations.
Module/Topic
Musculoskeletal orthopaedics.
Chapter
Brukner, P. & Khan, K. (2016). Clinical sports medicine (5th ed.). Australia: McGraw Hill.
Petty, N. J. & Moore, K. L. (2013). Neuromuscululoskeletal examination and assessment (4th ed.). Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone.
Refer to Moodle page for prescribed textbook chapters and additional resources.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Common paediatric musculoskeletal conditions, including paediatric fractures.
Chapter
Brukner, P. & Khan, K. (2016). Clinical sports medicine (5th ed.). Australia: McGraw Hill.
Petty, N. J. & Moore, K. L. (2013). Neuromuscululoskeletal examination and assessment (4th ed.). Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone.
Refer to Moodle page for prescribed textbook chapters and additional resources.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Pharmacology and musculoskeletal conditions.
Persisting pain and chronic musculoskeletal conditions.
Chapter
Brukner, P. & Khan, K. (2016). Clinical sports medicine (5th ed.). Australia: McGraw Hill.
Petty, N. J. & Moore, K. L. (2013). Neuromuscululoskeletal examination and assessment (4th ed.). Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone.
Refer to Moodle page for prescribed textbook chapters and additional resources.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Summative assessment: Online Quiz 2.
Module/Topic
Chapter
Refer to Moodle page for any additional resources.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Practical Examination (OSCE) - may be scheduled within Week 1 or Week 2 of the CQUniversity Examination period.
Have Your Say - Course Evaluation
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Practical Examination (OSCE) - may be scheduled within Week 1 or Week 2 of the CQUniversity Examination period.
Have Your Say - Course Evaluation
1 Online Quiz(zes)
Online Quiz(zes) Information
There will be two online quizzes:
- Quiz 1 (15%) will occur in Week 5. It will assess content from weeks 1-4.
- Quiz 2 (15%) will occur in Week 11. It will assess content from weeks 1-10.
Both quizzes will each consist of up to 20 questions and will have a time limit of 40 minutes. Questions may be randomly generated from a question bank so that the quizzes may appear differently for each student. The quizzes are closed-book assessments. Access to books, notes, websites (other than the quiz) and the use of other electronic devices are prohibited during the quiz. Quiz 1 and Quiz 2 may be scheduled outside regular timetabled sessions.
The quizzes will consist of some or all of the following categories:
- Multiple choice questions.
- Fill in the missing word(s) questions.
- Questions relating to multimedia material (e.g. images, videos).
- Short answer questions.
Policies and Procedures
The CQUniversity Assessment of Coursework Procedures policy (for centrally timetabled examinations) applies to all assessment items in this unit.
2
Other
Online Quiz 1 in Week 5 and Online Quiz 2 in Week 11.
Results will be assessible on Moodle within two weeks of the submission date.
Multiple choice, fill in the missing word(s) questions, questions relating to multimedia material (e.g. images, videos) and short answer questions will be marked numerically and awarded a percentage mark.
- Summarise the pathological processes, symptomatology, medical and pharmacological management, clinical course and prognosis for complex musculoskeletal conditions.
- Develop, implement and evaluate interventions for clients with complex musculoskeletal conditions, based on contemporary evidence.
- Critically appraise contemporary evidence to inform interventions for common, but complex, musculoskeletal and rheumatological conditions and pathologies.
- Integrate the use of clinical outcome measures and demonstrate critical awareness of their psychometric properties.
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Information Technology Competence
- Cross Cultural Competence
- Ethical practice
2 Group Work
Group Work Assessment Information
Students will be assigned to small groups. In the first week of term, students will be provided with a list of complex musculoskeletal clinical conditions from which groups will be able to nominate their choice(s) of a topic. All group topics will be finalised by Week 3. Once topics have been designated, in their respective groups, students will be required to research their complex musculoskeletal clinical condition. The Group Work Assessment will be comprised of both a written component and a formal presentation.
The written component will be 1000 words or less providing a comprehensive treatment program that would be prescribed to a patient experiencing the designated clinical condition. This written component will support the formal presentation and be informed by evidence based practice and current literature.
The formal presentation will involve each group completing a 10-minute presentation followed by 5 minutes of question time. Sections of the presentation may include but are not limited to, Introduction and Background, Goals, Evidence Based Practice (EBP), Intervention and Management, and Conclusions. All groups will be required to submit a copy of their presentation prior to the formal presentation. In addition, all groups are required to submit an abstract relating to their formal presentation.
The written component, abstract and presentation copy will be submitted in Week 7 with the presentations to be completed in Week 8. The formal presentations will be scheduled on a day outside of regular timetabled sessions.
Referencing will follow the APA format.
Assessment of the formal presentations will include both peer assessment by the other groups as well as educator assessment.
Policies and Procedures:
The CQUniversity Assessment of Coursework Procedures policy (for centrally timetabled examinations) applies to all assessment items in this unit.
The Group Work Assessment written component will be due in Week 7 with presentations to take place in Week 8. A detailed timetable will be made available on Moodle by Week 6.
Results and feedback will be provided within two weeks of the submission date.
Refer to the PSIO13007 Assessment Rubric Form: Group Work.
The assessment rubric for this assessment task is based on the Australian Standards for Physiotherapy, the Accreditation Standard set by the Australian Physiotherapy Council and The Assessment of Physiotherapy Practice Instrument. These quality frameworks are mapped against the CQUniversity Graduate Attributes and are intended to give a holistic understanding of standards expected for the assessment task.
- Summarise the pathological processes, symptomatology, medical and pharmacological management, clinical course and prognosis for complex musculoskeletal conditions.
- Assess complex cases involving musculoskeletal conditions, and interpret and analyse findings.
- Develop, implement and evaluate interventions for clients with complex musculoskeletal conditions, based on contemporary evidence.
- Explain how personal, social, and environmental factors inform a physiotherapy intervention plan for clients with complex musculoskeletal conditions.
- Relate the role of the physiotherapist to that of the interdisciplinary team, family members and carers of clients with complex musculoskeletal conditions and comorbidities.
- Critically appraise contemporary evidence to inform interventions for common, but complex, musculoskeletal and rheumatological conditions and pathologies.
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Team Work
- Information Technology Competence
- Cross Cultural Competence
- Ethical practice
3 On-campus Activity
Hurdle Requirement Information
At least 85% attendance of tutorial sessions is required for a PASS grade. This minimum attendance requirement of 85% is recommended by the Australian Physiotherapy Council for all tutorials and practical sessions. If there is a genuine reason for being absent, students need to inform the Unit Coordinator as soon as possible.
Policies and Procedures
The CQUniversity Assessment of Coursework Procedures policy (for centrally timetabled examinations) applies to all assessment items in this unit. The monitoring of attendance will take into consideration legitimate reasons for absence, as outlined in the aforementioned CQUniversity Assessment of Coursework Procedures policy, and these will not be counted as an absence for the purpose of this attendance requirement.
End of Term 1.
End of Term 1.
The Hurdle Requirement is a PASS/FAIL formative assessment task.
- Summarise the pathological processes, symptomatology, medical and pharmacological management, clinical course and prognosis for complex musculoskeletal conditions.
- Assess complex cases involving musculoskeletal conditions, and interpret and analyse findings.
- Develop, implement and evaluate interventions for clients with complex musculoskeletal conditions, based on contemporary evidence.
- Explain how personal, social, and environmental factors inform a physiotherapy intervention plan for clients with complex musculoskeletal conditions.
- Relate the role of the physiotherapist to that of the interdisciplinary team, family members and carers of clients with complex musculoskeletal conditions and comorbidities.
- Critically appraise contemporary evidence to inform interventions for common, but complex, musculoskeletal and rheumatological conditions and pathologies.
- Integrate the use of clinical outcome measures and demonstrate critical awareness of their psychometric properties.
- Communication
4 Practical Assessment
Practical Assessment (OSCE) Information
The Practical Assessment (OSCE) will be based on a minimum of two (2) written clinical case scenarios (simulated patients).
Description: Based on written clinical case scenarios each student will be required to discuss and perform aspects of relevant assessment, treatment and overall management of the condition presented and complete relevant patient documentation.
Process: The assessment starts at the time designated in the detailed schedule provided at the end of Term 1. On commencement, students will be provided with the clinical case scenarios and will have up to 30 minutes to read the instructions and plan their physical examination and treatment. They will then proceed to perform the formal OSCE. This section will last for up to 40 minutes.
On completion of the formal OSCE (including modeling for the subsequent student*), students will be required to complete patient notes outlining the assessment and treatment undertaken for one of the clinical scenarios completed in the OSCE. Students will have up to 30 minutes to complete their patient notes/documentation.
*Students should be prepared to model for other examinees after completing their own assessment and students from other year groups may also act as models for the assessment as required.
All assessments will be video and audio-recorded for moderation purposes.
Policies and Procedures
The CQUniversity Assessment of Coursework Procedures policy (for centrally timetabled examinations) applies to all assessment items in this unit.
Supplementary Assessments
As per the CQU Assessment of Coursework Procedures policy, students will be notified regarding final unit grades, including the provision of Supplementary Assessments, prior to the official Certification of Grade date for Term 1. All Supplementary Assessments will be granted in accordance with the Grades and Results Procedures policy. Supplementary Assessments will be required to be completed within the two weeks following Certification of Grades.
The Practical Assessment (OSCE) will take place during the CQUniversity Examination Period. A detailed individual examination timetable will be made available on Moodle towards the end of Term 1.
Results and feedback will become available with the official release of final unit grades, as determined by the CQUniversity Certification of Grades Term 1 date.
Refer to the PSIO13007 Assessment Rubric Form: Practical Assessment - OSCE.
The assessment rubric for this assessment task is based on the Australian Standards for Physiotherapy, the Accreditation Standard set by the Australian Physiotherapy Council, and The Assessment of Physiotherapy Practice Instrument. These quality frameworks are mapped against the CQUniversity Graduate Attributes and are intended to give a holistic understanding of standards expected for the assessment task.
- Assess complex cases involving musculoskeletal conditions, and interpret and analyse findings.
- Develop, implement and evaluate interventions for clients with complex musculoskeletal conditions, based on contemporary evidence.
- Critically appraise contemporary evidence to inform interventions for common, but complex, musculoskeletal and rheumatological conditions and pathologies.
- Integrate the use of clinical outcome measures and demonstrate critical awareness of their psychometric properties.
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- 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?
