400983 Learning Guide 2014(1)

Edition: Autumn 2011 Copyright: University of Western Sydney, 2011

Physiotherapy School of Science & Health

400983

Orthopaedic Physiotherapy

1H 2014

HOW TO USE THIS LEARNING GUIDE

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techniques of an effective learner. University level study requires students to become adult

learners in order to adequately prepare them for the workplace. This means that you will need

to take control of your own learning and make the most of opportunities offered to ensure your

own success. This learning guide has been specifically designed to help you achieve this.

STAFF

Unit Coordinator

Point of first contact

Dr Amitabh Gupta

Building 24.4.103, Campbelltown campus

Phone: 4620 3757 Email: [email protected]

Teaching Staff Dr Amitabh Gupta

Building 24.4.103, Campbelltown campus

Phone: 4620 3757 Email: [email protected]

TBA

Campbelltown Campus (Wednesday only)

Phone: TBA Email: TBA

CONSULTATION ARRANGEMENTS

Campbelltown campus

Dr Amitabh Gupta (Unit Coordinator) is available by appointment. For bookings and/or requests

for consultation please send an email.

TEXT BOOKS

Solomon, L., Warwick, D., & Nayagam, S. (2010). Apley's System of Orthopaedics and

Fractures (9th ed.). London: Hodder Arnold.

Robertson, V., Ward, A., Low, J., & Reed, A. (2006). Electrotherapy Explained (4th ed.): Elsevier:

Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd.

mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]

Table of contents

S E C T I O N O N E

About Or thopae d ic Phys io thera py

An introduction to this unit 1

Approach to teaching 1

Overview of resources, assessments and learning

outcomes in this unit 1

S E C T I O N T W O

Assessment

Learning outcomes 2

Assessment summary 2

Deferred Exams 2

Re-Sit Exams 3

Assessment 1: Practical A (40%) 3

Overview 3

Details 3

Marking criteria and standards 4

Assessment 2: Practical B (10%) 4

Overview 4

Details 4

Assessment 3: Online Exam (50%) 5

Overview 5

Details 5

Marking criteria & standards 5

S E C T I O N T H R E E

Lea rn ing resources

Overview of learning resources 6

Recommended reading 7

Other resources that might help with university life 8

S E C T I O N F O U R

Expec ta t ions

What is expected of you 9

Workload 9

Attendance 9

Student responsibilities and conduct 9

What you can expect from the teaching team 11

Changes to unit as a result of student feedback 11

Contact protocol 12

Policy and how it affects you 12

What is academic misconduct? 12

What is non-academic misconduct? 13

Special Consideration Application 13

Raising concerns 14

S E C T I O N F I V E

Teach ing ac t i v i t i es

Schedule of activities 15-16

4 0 0 9 8 3 O R T H O P A E D I C P H Y S I O T H E R A P Y

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Section 1: About Orthopaedic Physiotherapy

This unit builds on the knowledge and skills developed in the first 2 years of your physiotherapy

study. It focuses on client assessment and evidence-based management in acute orthopaedic

physiotherapy contexts. This will require strong communication skills, ethical and professional

behaviour and an appreciation of interprofessional care. Professional competencies addressed in

this unit include introductory skills in orthopaedic physiotherapy assessment, interpretation and

prioritisation of findings along with the implementation and evaluation of appropriate treatment

strategies.

Approach to teaching

An emphasis is placed on communication and problem-solving to enhance learning. We have

created a forum to achieve learning outcomes via interactive lectures, small group activities and

discussion, practical skill sessions and use of the e-learning environment. Teaching and learning

activities have been linked to the methods of assessment to provide a continuous opportunity for

engagement and learning throughout the semester.

Overview of resources, assessments and learning outcomes

vUWS

Library resources

Learning guide

Independant learning, lecture &

tutorial material

ASSESSMENT

Textbook

LEARNING RESOURCES

Practical Viva A

(40%)

Written Examination

(50%)

1 to 6

(see page 4-5)

1 to 6 (see page 2-4)

LEARNING

OUTCOMESWEEK DUE

Week beginning 24

March 2013

Written Exams weeks

beginning 17 Feb &

10 Mar 2013

Practical Viva B

(10%)

1 to 6

(see page 2-4)

Week beginning 9

June or 23 June 2013

(TBA)


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Section 2: Assessment details

Learning outcomes

The learning outcomes for this unit are:

1. Display effective communication skills, ethics and professionalism

2. Conduct a subjective and objective assessment

3. Develop a prioritised problem list and treatment plan

4. Implement appropriate and effective management strategies

5. Monitor and evaluate and progress treatments as indicated

6. Demonstrate safe work practices

Assessment summary

To pass this unit, you must pass all of the assessable items listed below. You may or may not be offered re-

assessment depending on your academic performance. If you are offered a re-assessment of an essential

assessment item, your final grade will be converted from an R (Re-assessable Fail) to a Pass or Fail as per the

UWS Assessment Policy.

ASSESSMENT ITEM AND DUE DATE LEARNING OUTCOMES VALUE

1. Practical Viva A 1-6 40%

2. Practical Viva B (Electrophysiological Agents) 1-6 10%

3. Written Examination 1-6 50%

Note: To pass this unit you must:

1. Pass all assessment items.

2. Achieve a 50% pass overall.

Deferred Exams

If you are not able to attend assessments that include a written exam or a practical viva exam, due to an

unforseen event, emergency or misadventure you need to apply for special consideration during teaching

session. If special consideration is granted, then the student will be offered a deferred written exam in place of

the original written exam that was missed or a deferred practical viva in place of the original practical viva that

was missed. The date of the deferred assessment task will be a minimum of 28 days after the original

assessment task was due to be held.


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Special Consideration Application

Applications for Special Consideration to request accommodations for a specific assessment task must be

submitted to the student centre with appropriate supporting documentation no later than 5pm on the 2nd

working day after the due date of the assessment. Students should be aware that an application for Special

Consideration does not automatically mean that it will be granted. Please refer to the UWS Special

Consideration policy for further details.

Re-Sit Exams

In the event that you have failed (


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policies can be found in the UWS Student Handbook or electronically at

http://apps.uws.edu.au/uws/policies/ppm/doc/000051.html

Marking criteria and standards

Students will be assessed in practical viva examinations according to a marking schema based on

the Assessment of Physiotherapy Practice (APP) standards.

An immediate fail will be given if criteria relating to ensuring safety to the student and the client is/are

not met or if informed consent is not obtained.

Assessment 2: Practical B (10%)

Overview

Practical viva B will be focused on and will aim to assess the students ability to prescribe and apply

electrophysiological (EPA) management strategies safely, in a clinical context. If you fail this

assessment task you will be provided with feedback. If you achieved a borderline fail you may be

provided an opportunity to undertake a re-sit practical viva. If you pass the re-sit practical viva, you

will be awarded a mark of 5/10. Failure to pass means that you will not pass this assessment and

you will not pass this unit of study.

Details

The practical viva will take place in a scheduled session during session 1H of 2013. The practical

viva will consist of tasks in which the student will need to demonstrate the ability to practice the

following skills in the context of electrophysiological agents in physiotherapy: communication skills,

subjective assessment, objective assessment, prescription and application of electrophysiological

treatments, re-evaluation of the effect of EPAs and planning for ongoing patient care. There may be

more than one question or skill that students are required to answer or demonstrate. The question(s)

at the station will be randomly selected from a range of topics. The examination period for each

practical viva will take up to 20 minutes for each student; however, all students will be required to

remain in a holding area for the examination period for all students.

Note: In the case of cheating or collusion, UWS policies will be followed. A detailed copy of the

policies can be found in the UWS Student Handbook or electronically at

http://apps.uws.edu.au/uws/policies/ppm/doc/000051.html

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Assessment 3: Written examination (50%)

Overview

This assessment task will aim assess your ability to understand and apply the principles of

orthopaedic physiotherapy in client management in an acute care setting.

Details

There will be two closed book exams (week beginning 18 February & 11 March) scheduled at a set

time at the Campbelltown Campus. Each exam will be 1 hour long with the 10mins of reading time

included within the 1 hour. Each written exam will include a mixture of multiple choice and short

answer questions. Each written exam will be worth 25%.The final result for each exam will be

summed and converted to a mark out of 50. All material presented in lectures, tutorials and

independent learning activities will be examinable. If you fail the first written exam you will have the

opportunity to achieve a score in the second written exam that brings your total mark for this

assessment to 50% or over, to be able to pass this assessment task. If you fail this assessment task

you will be provided with feedback. If you achieved a borderline fail you may be provided an

opportunity to undertake a re-sit written exam. If you pass the re-sit exam, you will be awarded a

mark of 25/50. Failure to pass means that you will not pass this assessment and you will not pass

this unit of study.

Marking criteria and standards

GRADE DESCRIPTION

Fail Less than 50% of marks awarded

Pass Correctly answered 50-64.9% of all marks

Credit Correctly answered 65-74.9% of all marks

Distinction Correctly answered 75-84.9% of all marks

High Distinction Correctly answered 85% or more of all marks


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Section 3: Learning resources

Overview of learning resources

RESOURCE ASSESSMENTS 1 & 2: Practical Viva Exams ASSESSMENT 3: Written Examination

Teaching team Attend all lectures and tutorials and be prepared to

actively participate

Practice assessment and management/treatment

strategies during and outside practical sessions

Write weekly summary notes for lectures, tutorials and

independent learning tasks. Link to learning outcomes

Come ready to participate in the interactive lectures and

practicals

The final lecture will be used to summarise key concepts by

applying them to case scenarios

Hint If you still have unanswered questions, despite following the above guidelines, make an appointment to speak

with the unit coordinator. Consultation times and locations are listed at the front of this learning guide.

Library Consult Librarian Online and use home page search box

Book into relevant library tutorials online to gain skills in

accessing relevant textbooks, journal articles and video

resources to assist with your learning

An electronic reference list is available for this unit (follow

the links on vUWS to access)

Multiple copies of the recommended textbook are held in

the library and a single copy is held in e-reserve

Textbook Review the relevant contents of each chapter

Make sure content is understood

Summarise the contents of assigned pre-reading material

Integrate material from lectures and tutorials

vUWS Keep up-to-date via unit announcements

Access resources for assignment

Complete independant learning

Keep up-to-date via unit announcements

Download lecture and tutorial notes

Access independent learning activities and reading


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Reading

Recommended Solomon, L., Warwick, D., & Nayagam, S. (2010). Apley's System of Orthopaedics and Fractures (9th ed.). London:

Hodder Arnold.

Robertson, V., Ward, A., Low, J., & Reed, A. (2006). Electrotherapy Explained (4th ed.): Elsevier: Butterworth-

Heinemann Ltd.

Suggested

Adams, J.C. (2001). Outline of orthopaedics (13th ed.). Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone.

Brody, L. T., & Hall, C. M. (2011). Therapeutic Exercise. Moving Toward Function (3rd ed.). Sydney: Lippincott Williams

& Wilkins.

Clarkson, H. (2000). Musculoskeletal assessment: Joint range of movement and muscle strength (2nd ed). Baltimore:

Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins.

Andrew, J. G., Herrick, A. L., & Marsh, D. R. (2000). Musculoskeletal Medicine and Surgery. Sydney: Churchill

Livingstone.

Atkinson K., Coutts F. And Hassenkamp A.-M. (2005. Physiotherapy in Orthopaedics: A problem-solving approach (2nd

ed). Elsevier: Sydney.

Greenspan, A. (2010). Orthopaedic Imaging. A Practical Approach (5th ed.): Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Hoppenfeld, S. (1976). Physical Examination of the spine and extremities. Englewood Cliffs, N.J.: Prentice Hall

International.

Kendall, F., McCreary, E., Provance, P., Rodgers, M. & Romani, W. (2005). Muscles: Testing and function with posture

and pain (5th ed.). Baltimore: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

Khurana, J. S. (2009). Bone Pathology (2nd ed.). Philadelphia: Humana Press.

Lewis, C. & Bottomley, J.(2008). Geriatric rehabilitation: A clinical approach. (3rd ed.). Upper Saddle River, New

Jersey: Pearson Prentice Hall.

McRae, R. (2010). Clinical Orthopaedic Examination (6th ed.): Churchill Livingstone. Elsevier.

Palmer, M.L., Epler, M.E. (1998) Fundamentals of Musculoskeletal Assessment Techniques (2nd ed). Baltimore:

Williams and Wilkins.

Pierson F.M. & Fairchild S.L. (2008). Principles & techniques of patient care (4th ed). Philadelphia: Saunders Elsevier.

Swain, J. And Bush, K.W. (2009). Diagnostic Imaging for Physical Therapists. Elsevier: Sydney.

The textbook for this unit can be purchased from UWS Connect bookstore at Campbelltown campus or else online at

http://orders.connectbooks.com.au/WebStore/ViewBook.aspx?id=I%01IJCSKVTMW. Apleys retails for $199.95 and Electrotherapy

Explained retails for $100.00. A 10% discount is available for students if purchased from Connect books.

http://orders.connectbooks.com.au/WebStore/ViewBook.aspx?id=I%01IJCSKVTMW


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Other resources that might help with university life

University life Find out about life outside the lecture theatre news and events, services and facilities, career information and more:

http://www.uws.edu.au/currentstudents/current_students/university_life.

E-Learning Check your vUWS sites regularly for unit announcements and learning resources such as lecture and tutorial notes.

There is a specific vUWS site for this unit (400983) as well as for the physiotherapy program (4662). Login to access

these at http://vuws.uws.edu.au. If you do not have access to vUWS, please contact e-learning for help on

http://elearning.uws.edu.au.

Student Support and

Disability Service

Student support information is available at www.uws.edu.au/students/ods. Students with a disability should also visit:

http://www.uws.edu.au/currentstudents/current_students/getting_help/disability_services

Course and Unit

Rules

This site provides information on pre-requisites, co-requisites and other matters concerning how your course is

structured: http://www.uws.edu.au/students/stuadmin/enrolments/enrolmentrequirements.

Student Learning

Unit (SLU)

The SLU has developed some excellent online resources to assist students with skills necessary for studying at

university: http://currentstudents.uws.edu.au/students/ods/lsu/learningresources_lsumaterial.

Policies This site details policies that apply to you as a UWS student: http://www.uws.edu.au/policies/a-z.

You should play particular attention to:

Assessment and Examinations Policy

Special Consideration and Review of Grade Policy

Assessment Practice Fundamental Code

Student Academic Misconduct Policy

Student Non-academic Misconduct Policy

Enrolment Policy

Bullying Prevention Policy and Guidelines

Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy

Students are required to check their university student email account daily during semester and weekly outside of

teaching periods as this is the formal communication channel at UWS.

Academic misconduct may involve plagiarism, collusion or cheating. This will be dealt with severely as per

university policy.

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Section 4: You and this unit

What is expected of you

Workload

For a 10 credit point unit, students are expected to work a minimum of 10 hours per week. With four

hours of class time each week, you are therefore expected to work for 6 hours out of class.

Independent learning activities will guide your study, as will assessment requirements.

Attendance

Students should attend all lectures and tutorials during the semester. During lectures, content is

discussed along with examples and applications to assist learning. The notes provided on vUWS are

designed to therefore supplement, rather than replace, lectures. Tutorials will assist you in

developing essential practical skills required in this unit. Students will be required to show just cause

in writing as to why a fail grade should not be allocated if more than 3 tutorials have been missed

entirely or in part. Students with a poor attendance record may find themselves at risk of not passing

this assessment. Tutors will keep a record of student attendance which may be taken into account

where a students grade is marginal in any way.

Student responsibilities and conduct

Student

responsibilities

Familiarise yourself with University policies on assessment and examinations.

Ensure that you understand the requirements, including timetables, for examinations and other assessments tasks.

Ensure you read and understand the assessment requirements and note the submission dates, and seek assistance from the

lecturer and/or unit coordinator when needed.

Notify relevant staff (e.g. lecturer, unit coordinator, disability adviser) as soon as possible prior to, or at the beginning of, the

semester to have special requirements accommodated.

Submit your own individual and unassisted assessment work, except as otherwise permitted. Cheating, plagiarism, fabrication

or falsification of data will be severely dealt with.

Behave ethically and appropriately, avoiding any action or behaviour which would unfairly disadvantage or advantage another

student.

Complete independant study and be proactive in gaining feedback to improve performance.

Student conduct Attend all lectures and tutorials failure to attend is often the main cause for low final grades.

Pay attention in lectures and tutorials these provide key information for all examinable material.


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Do not use mobile phones during the lecture and tutorials and do not have ongoing conversations with fellow students during

the lecture or if another student is presenting work in the tutorials.

Please use laptops/notebooks for taking notes, not surfing the net or checking email.

If issues arise with other students, or teaching staff, please see the unit coordinator in the first instance rather than broadcasting

your concerns in a public forum.

It is expected that you respect the needs of other students who are participating in any class activities. This includes

professional interaction at all times and draping during disrobing activities.

You will be required to participate fully in tutorial activities. You therefore need to be prepared to disrobe to suitable

underwear. Otherwise you could be asked to leave out of fairness to other students.

Students are required to comply with the UWS Practical Room Code of Conduct during tutorials.

This includes:

- No smoking, eating or drinking, running, blocking exits with equipment, bags or other items, removal of

equipment, intentional damage of equipment or facilities

- No handling or use of equipment unless instructed to do so by academic supervisor

- Understanding and adherence to emergency evacuation procedures

- Knowledge of the location of fire extinguishers, emergency telephone numbers

- Reporting of all accidents, hazards and breakages immediately to academic supervisor and appropriate

paperwork filled out according WH&S policy

- Storage of bags and personal items in orderly fashion in the designated bag storage area

- Washing your hands with soap and water between activities

- Covering any open wounds with waterproof dressings

- Using gloves as indicated, that is, where any contact with body fluids may exist

- At the conclusion of each class or activity:

i) clean, with 0.05% hypochlorite, all chairs, plinths and sinks which were used

ii) dispose of all used consumables, such as tissues, into the waste bins provided

iii) return all plinths, chairs, other equipment (e.g. pillows and blankets) and liquids (e.g. hypochlorite)

to their original place of storage

iv) place soiled or dirty linen in linen basket to be laundered


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What you can expect from the teaching team

Academic staff carry out their teaching responsibilities under the authority of the Dean of School of

Science & Health. The responsibilities of staff are outlined below.

Staff responsibilities Assess students' work fairly, objectively and consistently and when in doubt consult with the unit coordinator or Director of

Academic Program.

Provide students with appropriate, helpful and explanatory feedback on all work submitted for assessment.

Make reasonable accommodation (e.g. length of time to complete) in assessment tasks and examinations for students with

special requirements and to seek assistance from the Disability Advisor and Counsellor where appropriate and needed.

Ensure deadlines for the submission of examination papers to the Academic Registrar are met.

Immediately report to the unit coordinator any instances of student cheating, collusion and/or plagiarism and non-academic

misconduct.

Changes to unit as a result of student feedback

The University values student feedback in order to improve the quality of its educational programs.

At the completion of each unit you will be asked to provide formalised feedback on the unit and

teaching.


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Contact protocol

It is important to manage communications in a way that is efficient and equitable at university. To

this end, please ensure that you observe the following protocol:

No check

the unit

outline No

Contact the unit

coordinator

Email the unit

coordinator or

tutor

Yes

Yes Yes

No check

vUWS

The question is about this

unit (e.g. an assessment

task, content, general

administration)

The question is about me

(i.e. it is private/personal

or otherwise confidential)

Have I

checked the

unit outline?

Have I found

the answer to

my question?

Have I checked the

vUWS site for

information to answer

the question?

I HAVE A

QUESTION...

Have I found

the answer to

my question?

No

No

Yes

No

Yes

Have I found

the answer to

my question?

Yes

Have I found

the answer to

my question?

Policy and how it affects you

University policy details can be found at http://www.uws.edu.au/policies/a-z . You should pay particular

attention to student academic and non academic misconduct policies as breaches can have serious

consequences.

What is academic misconduct?

Academic misconduct may involve plagiarism, collusion or cheating. Plagiarism involves submitting

or presenting work in a unit as if it were the student's own work when, in fact, it was not. Collusion

includes inciting, assisting, facilitating, concealing or being involved in plagiarism, cheating or other

academic misconduct with others. Cheating includes dishonest conduct (or attempted dishonest

conduct) in exams.

For the full definition of academic misconduct and the consequences of such behaviour, you are

advised to read the Misconduct Student Academic Misconduct Policy in its entirety (refer to

http://policies.uws.edu.au/view.current.php?id=00051).

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There are many resources to help you avoid academic misconduct. Library staff can help you with

referencing and the Student Learning Unit can assist with academic writing and plagiarism. If you

are unsure about any of your work you should also ask your tutor or lecturer for advice and

feedback. The University also has text matching software (called Turnitin) which can help you check

to see if your work might have problems. You can access Turnitin on the vUWS site for this unit.

What is non-academic misconduct?

Non-academic misconduct includes unlawful activities and crimes, falsifying documents (like a

medical certificate or academic records), harassing other students (or staff), stealing or damaging

university property (like library books or computers) and disrupting other students or staff. These are

just some of the types of academic misconduct and while these things are rare they do happen.

If you believe you have been the victim of non-academic misconduct or you are aware of any

academic misconduct it is very important that you report it. You should report all matters of non-

academic misconduct directly to the Dean of the School of Science & Health, Professor Gregory

Kolt, or the head of the relevant section of the University. For example, you can report matters to the

Manager of Security on your campus or to the Campus Provost. You must do this in writing.

Special Consideration Application

Students can complete a Special Consideration during Teaching Session form if they were unable to

apply for an assessment extension three days before the due date of the assignment. They can find

this form at http://pubsites.uws.edu.au/student/forms/#Assess.

Applications for Special Consideration to request accommodations for a specific assessment task

must be submitted to the student centre with appropriate supporting documentation no later than

5pm on the 2nd working day after the due date of the assessment. Students should be aware that an

application for Special Consideration does not automatically mean that it will be granted. Please

refer to the UWS Special Consideration policy for further details. Where special consideration is

sought for circumstances where more than one lecture or tutorial has been missed in this unit,

students should also complete a Special Consideration during Teaching Session form. For special

consideration for part or the whole of the teaching session, the application should be submitted to

the Unit Coordinator as soon as the student is aware that he/she has extenuating circumstances that

will affect studies for the session. Supporting evidence must be provided for all applications for

Special Consideration.

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Raising concerns

If you have a concern about this unit, please contact your unit coordinator, Dr Amitabh Gupta in the

first instance (see inside front cover for contact details). If you would prefer to speak to someone

else, you are advised to contact your Director of Program. Concerns can also be raised directly with

the Dean of the School, Professor Gregory Kolt.

More information about resolving complaints is available on the UWS website:

http://uws.clients.squiz.net/opq/planning_and_quality/complaints_management_and_resolution

The University also has a confidential Complaints Resolution Unit (see link above for contact

details). You may contact this unit of the University at any time however we would appreciate the

opportunity to resolve the complaint in the first instance.

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Section 5: Teaching activities

Schedule of activities

WEEK INDEPENDANT

LEARNING

LECTURE

(1 hour)

PRACTICAL

(3 hours)

1 (21 Jan)

Wk 4 of 1H

Quiz: Subjective & objective

assessment, gait aids, anatomy,

biomechanics & pathology.

Principles of physiotherapy assessment. Assessment in orthopaedics: joint ROM,

muscle strength & neurological

examination.

2 (28 Jan)

Wk 5 of 1H

Fracture management:

immobilisation (conservative

(POP, splints, braces) v surgical

(ORIF)).

Fracture healing: conservative v

surgical and UL v LL

Principles of physiotherapy management. Problem lists & patient goals.

Management/Treatment strategies.

3 (4 Feb)

Wk 6 of 1H

Fractures & dislocations of the

appendicular skeleton.

Management of fractures and dislocations of

the appendicular skeleton.

Part A

Management of common fractures and

dislocations of the appendicular skeleton

4 (11 Feb)

Wk 7 of 1H

Complex fractures & dislocations

of the appendicular skeleton.

Management of fractures and dislocations of

the appendicular skeleton.

Part B

Advanced Simulation Lab

Radiology

Practice Written Exam

5 (18 Feb)

Wk 8 of 1H

Joint arthroplasty. Physiotherapy in joint arthroplasty. Patient Management following joint

arthroplasty and common fractures in

the acute care setting (include CPM for

knee).

Written Exam (Friday 21st February) (25%)

6 (25 Feb)

Wk 9 of 1H

Spinal fractures and injury.

Physiotherapy in spinal fractures & injury. Management of the spinal patient.

Braces & splints.

Clinical pathways.

7 (4 Mar)

Wk 10 of 1H

Common elective surgeries. Physiotherapy management following

common elective surgeries.

Post-op care for elective arthroscopic

joint and tissue salvage/repair surgery.

8 (11 Mar)

Wk 11 of 1H

Acute emergency care & triage. Physiotherapy in the acute and emergency

setting.

Applying the principles of acute care

management in orthopaedics.

Written Exam (Friday 14th March) (25%)

9 (18 Mar)

Wk 12 of 1H

Review of practical and clinical

reasoning skills.

Case study series. Case studies: Revision for practical viva.

10 (25 Mar)

Wk 13 of 1H

Practical Viva A Exam (40%)


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WEEK INDEPENDANT

LEARNING

WORKSHOP (EPA)

(3 June)

Wk 23 of 1H

Reading: Robertson & Ward Students not on clinical education: Workshop: EPA modalities including: heat therapy,

cryotherapy, ultrasound, interferential, intermittent positive pressure therapy, TENS.

Practical Viva B (10%) (10 June)

Wk 24 of 1H

(17 June)

Wk 25 of 1H

Reading: Robertson & Ward Students not on clinical education: Workshop: EPA modalities including: heat therapy,

cryotherapy, ultrasound, interferential, intermittent positive pressure therapy, TENS.

Practical Viva B (10%) (24 June)

Wk 26 of 1H

Note: 1. Tutorials in Week 4 (week beginning 10 Feb) will be held in the Advanced Simulation Lab in Building 7

rather than the clinical teaching laboratory. Check timetabling for your allocated room.

2. Written exams will be held in weeks beginning 18 February and 1 March on the Friday of each week.

3. You will attend only one block of 2 weeks for the EPA workshop.

4. You will be required to disrobe in practicals and the workshop. Please wear appropriate attire to attend

class (see Unit expectations)

5. Completing independent learning activities before class will make a big difference to your performance

in this unit. You are expected to complete these to pass this unit.

400983 Learning Guide 2014(1)

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