MEDI2007 Peripheral Musculoskeletal Science Semester 2,...

Unit study package code: MEDI2007

Mode of study: Internal

Tuition pattern summary: Note: For any specific variations to this tuition pattern and for precise information refer to the Learning Activities section.

Lecture: 1 x 2 Hours Weekly Practical: 2 x 2 Hours Weekly

This unit does not have a fieldwork component.

Credit Value: 25.0

Pre-requisite units:11113 (v.0) Movement Science 252 or any previous version OR HUMB2005 (v.0) Applied Movement Science or any previous version

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7706 (v.0) Anatomy and Pathology 252 or any previous version OR PATH2003 (v.0) Neuroanatomy and Pathology or any previous version OR MG-PHYTH (v.0) Master of Physiotherapy or any previous version OR 303047 (v.0) Master of Physiotherapy or any previous version

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311538 (v.0) Applied Clinical Science 252 or any previous version OR 314425 (v.0) Cardiopulmonary Science 254 or any previous version OR GMED2005 (v.0) Cardiopulmonary Science or any previous version

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7704 (v.0) Anatomy and Pathology 251 or any previous version OR PATH2002 (v.0) Anatomy and Pathology or any previous version OR 303048 (v.0) Anatomy and Pathology 551 or any previous version

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311537 (v.0) Applied Clinical Science 251 or any previous version OR MEDI2008 (v.0) Physiotherapy Applied Clinical Science or any previous version

Unit Outline

MEDI2007 Peripheral Musculoskeletal Science Semester 2, 2016

Faculty of Health Sciences School of Physiotherapy and Exercise Science

MEDI2007 Peripheral Musculoskeletal Science Bentley Campus 20 Jul 2016 School of Physiotherapy and Exercise Science, Faculty of Health Sciences

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The only authoritative version of this Unit Outline is to be found online in OASIS

OR MEDI5001 (v.1) Physiotherapy Applied Clinical Science Fundamentals OR 311532 (v.0) Applied Clinical Science 551 or any previous version

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11108 (v.0) Musculoskeletal Science 251 or any previous version OR 313988 (v.0) Musculoskeletal Science 255 or any previous version OR GMED2004 (v.0) Orthopaedic Musculoskeletal Science or any previous version OR 313992 (v.0) Musculoskeletal Science 555 or any previous version

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303094 (v.0) Physiotherapy Practice 252 or any previous version OR PHTY2001 (v.0) Basic Physiotherapy Practice or any previous version

Co-requisite units: Nil

Anti-requisite units: Nil

Result type: Grade/Mark

Approved incidental fees: Information about approved incidental fees can be obtained from our website. Visit fees.curtin.edu.au/incidental_fees.cfm for details.

Unit coordinator: Title: MissName: Bronwyn SmithPhone: 08 9266 5166Email: [email protected]: Building: 408 - Room: 408.3513

Teaching Staff: Name: Michelle KendellPhone: 08 9266 1220Email: [email protected]: Building: 408 - Room: 3513

Name: David SainsburyPhone: 08 9266 3648Email: [email protected]: Building: 408 - Room: 3540

Name: Heidi WelchPhone: 08 9266 1218Email: [email protected]: Building: 408 - Room: 3512

Name: Ginny MulveyPhone: 08 9266 3409Email: [email protected]: Building: 408 - Room: 3512





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Acknowledgement of Country We respectfully acknowledge the Indigenous Elders, custodians, their descendants and kin of this land past and present.

Syllabus Development of clinical competencies in the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of common peripheral neuromusculoskeletal disorders across the lifespan. Aspects of common acute and chronic peripheral joint and soft tissue disorders covered include: aetiology, pathology, diagnosis, clinical features, clinical examination, clinical decision making and management strategies, education, prevention, manual therapy and soft tissue treatments. Indications for radiological investigations and referral to other health practitioners are considered as well as indications for surgical intervention.

Name: Evan CoopesPhone: 08 9266 2816Email: [email protected]: Building: 408 - Room: 3539

Name: Alan ReubensonPhone: 08 9266 3315Email: [email protected]: Building: 408 - Room: 3503

Administrative contact: Name: Suzanne JamesPhone: 08 9266 3608Email: [email protected]: Building: 408 - Room: 3506

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Introduction In Peripheral Musculoskeletal Science, students further develop assessment and physiotherapy treatment and management skills for the clinical specialty of musculoskeletal physiotherapy using an evidence-based approach. This unit focuses upon the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of patients with peripheral neuromusculoskeletal disorders from the perspective of being a primary contact practitioner. The unit integrates the components of pathophysiology, pathoanatomy, radiology, manual therapy, exercise prescription, education and preventative approaches for the treatment and management of acute, sub-acute and chronic disorders.

This unit uses a problem-orientated approach to physiotherapy treatment and management of pain, swelling, decreased range of movement, muscle weakness, reduced muscle endurance, abnormal muscle length, sub-optimal motor control, instability, reduced proprioception and decreased functional ability. Students will develop a theoretical understanding of the pathophysiology of common peripheral neuromusculoskeletal disorders. Students will also develop the clinical skills to assess, treat and manage these neuromusculoskeletal disorders effectively. An evidence-based approach is encouraged and involves the integration of biomedical knowledge into the interpretation of patient presentation, and the consideration of diagnosis, stage and classification of the disorder to assist in determining indications for physiotherapy intervention.

Using this unit outline and the unit’s Guide, you should complete any pre-reading / pre-laboratory activities and ensure that you have remedied any deficiencies in your knowledge prior to attending the associated lecture or practical session. This includes reviewing anatomy as well as the printed material you are provided and essential readings you are required to access through the library website. You may also need to access textbooks, additional published research articles, scholarly electronic databases and information available on the internet/world wide web.

To achieve the course outcomes students must demonstrate an ongoing development of their skills and knowledge. In particular, anatomy, pathophysiology, communication, physiotherapy assessment, handling and treatment skills learned in units completed prior to this unit may be incorporated into the assessments for this unit. Students are expected to maintain and demonstrate this knowledge and these skills when required. It is compulsory for students to learn all of the techniques specified within the unit Guide and to demonstrate that they are competent in applying these techniques.

This is a significant unit in which failure twice may lead to the termination of a student’s course.

Unit Learning Outcomes All graduates of Curtin University achieve a set of nine graduate attributes during their course of study. These tell an employer that, through your studies, you have acquired discipline knowledge and a range of other skills and attributes which employers say would be useful in a professional setting. Each unit in your course addresses the graduate attributes through a clearly identified set of learning outcomes. They form a vital part in the process referred to as assurance of learning. The learning outcomes tell you what you are expected to know, understand or be able to do in order to be successful in this unit. Each assessment for this unit is carefully designed to test your achievement of one or more of the unit learning outcomes. On successfully completing all of the assessments you will have achieved all of these learning outcomes.

Your course has been designed so that on graduating we can say you will have achieved all of Curtin's Graduate Attributes through the assurance of learning process in each unit.





Curtin's Graduate Attributes

Learning Activities The material covered in the lectures, practical sessions and self-directed learning/study are based on the Unit Learning Outcomes for this unit. Generally there are two hours of lecture per week and four hours of practical laboratory time per week throughout the semester with the lectures approximating the practical sessions. See the Program Calendar for more details.

Students will need to engage in practice outside of specified class times to develop competence in all techniques covered in this unit. As a 25 credit point unit, it is recommended that students spend an average of 12 hours per week on this unit including the contact time outlined above.

The teaching methods used in this unit are lectures, practical sessions, problem oriented learning based around case studies and guided independent learning (ie self-directed learning). Practical classes are used to teach manual therapy assessment and treatment skills, exercise management and develop clinical reasoning skills for peripheral neuromusculoskeletal pain disorders. Students are expected to use the “rotating partner system” every laboratory. If you are unsure how to use this system, please speak to your tutor.

The Peripheral Musculoskeletal Science Guide contains the specific objectives for each lecture and practical session and outlines the required preparation including essential reading and prior knowledge required to optimise learning in the lecture and practical sessions. Self-directed activities are outlined throughout the Guide to direct student learning. The objectives outlined for each lecture and laboratory session in the Guide form the study guide for this unit. The Peripheral Musculoskeletal Science Guide Appendices should be used in conjunction with the main text of the Guide.

Copies of all essential readings are available from either e-reserve or via the respective e-journal which can be accessed from the Library Website. Copies of recommended texts are placed on Closed Reserve in the library. At the discretion of the lecturer, copies of lecture notes may be provided as .pdf documents, available from Blackboard.

The unit outline & Guide are compiled by the unit coordinator in conjunction with the associated teaching staff. Consistency across the teaching staff is maintained by all staff having access to all teaching materials including lecture notes, readings and Guide materials. Staff meet on a regular basis to discuss laboratory content and formulate collaborative teaching plans. Staff involved in examining in this unit, meet prior to the examination to agree upon the criteria upon which students are assessed. Resources are developed by the key person responsible for the session and distributed to other staff members.

On successful completion of this unit students can:Graduate Attributes addressed

1 Administer subjective questioning and objective clinical examination skills for common peripheral neuromusculoskeletal disorders and explain the significance of these questions and tests

2 Interpret clinical examination findings to accurately diagnose, stage and classify common peripheral neuromusculoskeletal disorders and recognise any precautions, contraindications or limitations to treatment

3 Propose, apply, evaluate and progress intervention strategies based upon contemporary evidence to optimise outcomes for patients with common peripheral neuromusculoskeletal disorders

Apply discipline knowledge Thinking skills (use analytical skills to solve problems)

Information skills (confidence to investigate new ideas)

Communication skills Technology skillsLearning how to learn (apply principles learnt to new situations) (confidence to tackle unfamiliar problems)

International perspective (value the perspectives of others)

Cultural understanding (value the perspectives of others)

Professional Skills (work independently and as a team) (plan own work)

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Self-Directed Learning (SDL) - What is it and what are the benefits to me?

SDL helps optimise our educational experience, allows us to focus effort on useful information that we don't already possess, exposing us to information that we don't have access to through passive observation. The active nature SDL also helps us in encoding information and retaining it over time. (Gureckis TM & Markant DB. Self-Directed Learning: A Cognitive and Computational Perspective. Perspectives on Psychological Science, 2012; 7 (5): 464 DOI: 10.1177/1745691612454304)

“’Self-directed learning’ describes a process by which the individual takes the initiative, with or without the assistance of others, in diagnosing their learning needs, formulating learning goals, identifying human and material resources for learning, choosing and implementing appropriate learning strategies, and evaluating learning outcomes.” (Knowles, 1975, p. 18) http://www.selfdirectedlearning.org/what-is-self-directed-learning

Why SDL in the Musculoskeletal Science Units?

There is convincing evidence that people who take the initiative in learning, learn more things and learn better than people who sit at the feet of teachers passively waiting to be taught. SDL is more in tune with our natural processes of psychological development; an essential aspect of maturing is developing the ability to take increasing responsibility of our own lives to become increasingly self-directed. Many of the new developments in education put a heavy responsibility on the learners to take a good deal of initiative in their own learning. To meet the challenges in today's healthcare environment, SDL is most essential.

The obsolescence of knowledge means that much of what is important today may be irrelevant tomorrow. Given this, teaching today's facts seems less important than ensuring that students have the skills to learn and relearn as knowledge develops. This has led to an emphasis on "lifelong learning skills." These include the ability to analyse problems, define what needs to be learnt, know how and where to access information, evaluate information, and be aware of the one's own limitations. The rationale is that students who develop such skills will be equipped for whatever the future holds and will keep up to date when they are no longer on formal training programs. http://education.jhu.edu/PD/newhorizons/lifelonglearning/highereducation/medical-schools/

Acknowledgements are given to the authors of the above work and these are direct quotes from their material. Accessed 18 February 2014.

SDL in Musculoskeletal Science

SDL (in the form of essential readings, podcasts, YouTube viewing, questions and activities as outlined in the Guide etc) are used throughout the Musculoskeletal Science units. SDL is used to reinforce/review or further develop important concepts. At other times, SDL is included to introduce or cover concepts and topics not otherwise covered in more "traditional" forms of learning (ie lectures, tutorials, laboratories) either due to time constraints related to contact time or the suitability of the topic to be explored in a self-directed manner. For all the reasons highlighted above it is in the students' best interest to undertake self-directed tasks recommended in your learning materials (ie Guides, Blackboard, lecture notes etc).

Learning Resources Other resources

Essential Unit Materials

l Peripheral Musculoskeletal Science Guide & Appendices (2016): School of Physiotherapy and Exercise Science, Curtin University – to be printed and brought to all laboratories

l Essential readings: l Journal articles that are essential reading can be accessed from Blackboard via the Reading List l A list of essential readings (and where they can be found) is provided at the beginning of the Guide

Essential Textbooks

There are no essential textbooks for this unit.

Recommended Textbooks

l You do not have to purchase the following textbooks but you may like to refer to them. There will be at least one copy available on Closed Reserve of each of these texts and the library will have other copies on the





shelves. It is also essential that students refer to a good anatomy textbook or atlas throughout this unit. Useful texts include:

l Magee D (2014): Orthopedic Physical Assessment. (6th ed). Elsevier Saunders l Jull G, Moore A, Falla D, Lewis J, McCarthy C, Sterling M, Khan K (eds) (2015): Grieve’s Modern

Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy. (4th ed). Elsevier Churchill Livingstone l Hing W et al (2015): The Mulligan Concept of Manual Therapy Textbook of Techniques (1st ed). Elsevier

Churchill Livingstone l Neumann D (Ed) (2010): Kinesiology of the Musculoskeletal System (2nd ed). Mosby Elsevier l Brukner P and Khan K (2012): Clinical Sports Medicine (4th ed). McGraw-Hill Australia

Online Resources

Peripheral Musculoskeletal Science Blackboard Unit

l At the discretion of the lecturer, lecture notes will be available for download. All efforts will be made to have lecture notes available the day before the lecture however, there may be times when the lecture notes are not available until the morning of the lecture

l Additional learning resources, including links to useful websites can be found on the unit’ Blackboard website l Lectures will be recorded and made available as an iLecture, accessible from the unit’s Blackboard website.

While all efforts are made to ensure lectures are recorded, iLectures may not be available from time to time

Assessment Assessment schedule

Detailed information on assessment tasks

1. Mid Semester Invigilated e-Tests (Total 15% of unit mark)

Students will be required to sit TWO invigilated e-Tests:

e-Test 1 (7%) (Week 6): covers material up to and including Week 6, Lab 1 inclusive (open Sept 7 – 9, 2016)

e-Test 2 (8%) (Week 11): covers material from Week 6, Lab 2 to Week 11, Lab 1 inclusive (open Oct 12 - 14, 2016)

The invigilated e-Tests are multiple choice tests which will include material covered in the lectures, laboratories, Guide, Guide Appendix and essential readings. The e-Tests are closed booked tests. Both e-Tests are a maximum of 40 minutes in duration. Further details regarding the invigilated e-Tests, in addition

Task Value % Date DueUnit Learning Outcome(s)

Assessed

1e-Test 15 percent Week: 6 & 11

Day: See Below Time: See Below

2,3

2

Mid-Semester Practical Assessment 20 percent Week: 5 (1st tuition free week) Day: TBA Time: TBA

1,3

3

Practical examination 30 percent Week: Final Practical Examination Day: TBA Time: TBA

1,3

4

Written examination 35 percent Week: Final Written Examination Day: TBA Time: TBA

2,3





to example questions and feedback from previous years’ exams, will be available on Blackboard (under the “Assessments” tab).

In order to book invigilated e-Tests, students will need to access the link within the Peripheral Musculoskeletal Science Blackboard unit.

The registration window for e-Test 1 opens and students can make a booking from Monday, August 22, 2016 6:00:00 AM. The registration window closes and no further changes are possible after Tuesday, September 06 2016 11:30:00 PM.

The registration window for e-Test 2 opens and students can make a booking from Monday, September 26, 2016 6:00:00 AM. The registration window closes and no further changes are possible after Tuesday, October 11, 2016 11:30:00 PM.

It is the student’s responsibility to make a booking for each invigilated e-Test. Students who have busy timetables are advised to make their booking early to enjoy the greatest range of choices.

The Assessment Centre is open from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm (last test time 5:00 pm). Further information (Assessment Centre location, when and how to make bookings etc) can be found at: http://ctl.curtin.edu.au/teaching_learning_services/assessment_centre/ac_student_info.cfm.

Once all students have completed each e-Test and the results have been moderated, students will receive their mark through Blackboard. Students will not get feedback on individual questions as a measure of exam question security. General feedback may be provided to the student group once all students have sat the invigilated e-Test. These assessments are aimed at providing students general feedback on their level of knowledge and understanding up until the time of the assessment and inform the student of their ability to meet the unit learning outcomes at the end of the semester.

Students who do not attend one or both of the invigilated e-Tests without a pre-approved absence or medical certificate, will receive a mark of zero. Any deferred invigilated e-Tests will be sat the week after the scheduled invigilated e-Test subject to availability at the Assessment Centre. This is the only time students can sit a deferred invigilated e-Test as availability at the Assessment Centre is limited. There will be no supplementary invigilated e-tests

2. Mid Semester Practical Examination (20%)

The mid semester practical examination will consist of one 10 minute station and will assess material covered up until the end of Week 4. The mid semester practical examination is scheduled for the first tuition free week (Week 5). Further details will be presented later in the semester.

All students must attend the mid semester practical examination on the scheduled date in Week 5. Students who do not attend the mid semester practical examination without a pre-approved absence or medical certificate, will receive a mark of 0%. A supplementary examination may be granted by the Board of Examiners of the School of Physiotherapy and Exercise Science subject to the student’s overall performance in the unit and in other units as per the University Assessment Policy.

Students with an approved deferred mid semester practical examination (eg due to illness) will be required to sit this exam in Week 6 (TBC) on the deferred mid semester practical exam day. Please note this is the ONLY day for students to sit their deferred mid semester practical exam. All students must sit the exam before feedback can be provided to the group. If a student is unable to sit their deferred mid semester practical examination on the allocated day i, they may receive a mark of 0%. A supplementary examination may be granted by the Board of Examiners of the School of Physiotherapy and Exercise Science subject to the student’s overall performance in the unit and in other units as per the University Assessment Policy.

Once all students have sat the mid semester practical examination and the marks have been moderated and collated, students will receive feedback and their marks by no later than Friday September 16, 2016.

Feedback will be provided to the student group via Blackboard once all students have sat the exam and after the moderation and collation of examination marks.

Students must demonstrate competence in all types of assessment in order to pass the unit. Students who are unsuccessful in the mid semester practical examination may be given the opportunity to submit several videos covering the examined material. These videos may assist examiners when making decisions regarding whether or not a student has met the unit learning outcomes. Students who are unsuccessful on the





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mid semester practical examination may be required to sit a supplementary assessment (if granted by the Board of Examiners) to be completed in the supplementary/deferred exam period.

3. Final Practical Examination (30%) The end of semester practical examination will consist of one 15 minute station. Examinable material will include concepts developed throughout the semester but will only examine skills covered from Week 6 until the end of the semester. Students must pass this examination in order to pass this Unit. Further details will be presented later in the semester.

If a student is unsuccessful in the end of semester practical examination in this unit and the student is offered a supplementary examination by the Board of Examiners, the student may be given the opportunity to submit several videos covering the semester's material. These videos may assist examiners when making decisions regarding whether or not a student has met unit learning outcomes.

4. Final Written Examination (35%)

The end of semester written examination will be a 2 hour exam consisting of short and medium answer questions integrating material taught throughout the unit. Most but not all questions will be case study based. Students must pass this examination in order to pass this unit.

Questions will be derived from lectures, the Guide (and Appendix), laboratories and essential readings. Students will also be expected to apply previously learnt knowledge. Students will be expected to demonstrate their understanding of aetiology, pathology, clinical features, assessment and management of peripheral neuromusculoskeletal disorders using an evidence-based approach. The examination will require students to critically analyse and synthesis information and rationalise/justify their answers using sound clinical reasoning. Further details will be presented later in the semester.

Pass requirements

Assessments for this unit will consist of various types of assessment. Students are required to gain an overall unit mark of at least 50% and a passing mark of 50% must be obtained for each type of assessment to achieve a satisfactory grade.

Fair assessment through moderation

Moderation describes a quality assurance process to ensure that assessments are appropriate to the learning outcomes, and that student work is evaluated consistently by assessors. Minimum standards for the moderation of assessment are described in the Assessment and Student Progression Manual, available from policies.curtin.edu.au/policies/teachingandlearning.cfm

Late assessment policy

This ensures that the requirements for submission of assignments and other work to be assessed are fair, transparent, equitable, and that penalties are consistently applied.

1. All assessments students are required to submit will have a due date and time specified on this Unit Outline. 2. Late submission of assessments is not accepted in this unit. Students will receive a zero mark for any

assessment item submitted late.





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Assessment extension

A student unable to complete an assessment task by/on the original published date/time (eg examinations, tests) or due date/time (eg assignments) must apply for an assessment extension using the Assessment Extension form (available from the Forms page at students.curtin.edu.au/administration/) as prescribed by the Academic Registrar. It is the responsibility of the student to demonstrate and provide evidence for exceptional circumstances beyond the student's control that prevent them from completing/submitting the assessment task.

The student will be expected to lodge the form and supporting documentation with the unit coordinator before the assessment date/time or due date/time. An application may be accepted up to five working days after the date or due date of the assessment task where the student is able to provide an acceptable explanation as to why he or she was not able to submit the application prior to the assessment date. An application for an assessment extension will not be accepted after the date of the Board of Examiners' meeting.

In the School of Physiotherapy and Exercise Science, all applications for assessment extension along with supporting documentation must be lodged with the Director of Entry Level Programs.

Deferred assessments

Supplementary assessments

Supplementary assessments, if granted by the Board of Examiners, will have a due date or be held between 13/02/2017 and 17/02/2017 . Notification to students will be made after the Board of Examiners’ meeting via the Official Communications Channel (OCC) in OASIS.

It is the responsibility of students to be available to complete the requirements of a supplementary assessment. If your results show that you have been granted a supplementary assessment you should immediately check OASIS for details.

Reasonable adjustments for students with disabilities/health circumstances likely to impact on studies

A Curtin Access Plan (CAP) is a document that outlines the type and level of support required by a student with a disability or health condition to have equitable access to their studies at Curtin. This support can include alternative exam or test arrangements, study materials in accessible formats, access to Curtin’s facilities and services or other support as discussed with an advisor from Disability Services (disability.curtin.edu.au). Documentation is required from your treating Health Professional to confirm your health circumstances.

If you think you may be eligible for a CAP, please contact Disability Services. If you already have a CAP please provide it to the Unit Coordinator at the beginning of each semester.

Referencing style

The referencing style for this unit is Vancouver.

More information can be found on this style from the Library web site: http://libguides.library.curtin.edu.au/referencing.

Copyright © Curtin University. The course material for this unit is provided to you for your own research and study only. It is subject to copyright. It is a copyright infringement to make this material available on third party websites.

If your results show that you have been granted a deferred assessment you should immediately check OASIS for details.

Deferred examinations/tests will be held from 13/02/2017 to 17/02/2017 . Notification to students will be made after the Board of Examiners’ meeting via the Official Communications Channel (OCC) in OASIS.





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Academic Integrity (including plagiarism and cheating) Any conduct by a student that is dishonest or unfair in connection with any academic work is considered to be academic misconduct. Plagiarism and cheating are serious offences that will be investigated and may result in penalties such as reduced or zero grades, annulled units or even termination from the course.

Plagiarism occurs when work or property of another person is presented as one's own, without appropriate acknowledgement or referencing. Submitting work which has been produced by someone else (e.g. allowing or contracting another person to do the work for which you claim authorship) is also plagiarism. Submitted work is subjected to a plagiarism detection process, which may include the use of text matching systems or interviews with students to determine authorship.

Cheating includes (but is not limited to) asking or paying someone to complete an assessment task for you or any use of unauthorised materials or assistance during an examination or test.

From Semester 1, 2016, all incoming coursework students are required to complete Curtin’s Academic Integrity Program (AIP). If a student does not pass the program by the end of their first study period of enrolment at Curtin, their marks will be withheld until they pass. More information about the AIP can be found at: https://academicintegrity.curtin.edu.au/students/AIP.cfm

Refer to the Academic Integrity tab in Blackboard or academicintegrity.curtin.edu.au for more information, including student guidelines for avoiding plagiarism.

Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Expectations Curtin students are expected to have reliable internet access in order to connect to OASIS email and learning systems such as Blackboard and Library Services.

You may also require a computer or mobile device for preparing and submitting your work.

For general ICT assistance, in the first instance please contact OASIS Student Support: oasisapps.curtin.edu.au/help/general/support.cfm

For specific assistance with any of the items listed below, please contact The Learning Centre: life.curtin.edu.au/learning-support/learning_centre.htm

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Additional information Expectations and Professionalism

The School of Physiotherapy and Exercise Science has an expectation of students that they will display a high level of professionalism in all timetabled activities during semester and the examination period. This includes (but is not limited to) lectures, practical sessions, laboratory sessions, tutorials, clinical visits and formal assessments.

Students are expected to behave in a manner which allows all students to gain the maximum benefit from the learning experience (as per the university student charter). Expected behaviours include:

l Attending practical sessions and lectures prepared to engage in the content of the session by completing all expected preparatory work (ie readings, practice questions etc)

l Attending practical sessions with a printed version of the guide as no electronic devices are permitted

l Ensuring that appropriate clothing and name tag is worn and any required equipment is brought to the practical session

l Arriving on time for formal teaching sessions.If late for a practical session, knocking on the door and waiting to be let into the class

l Contacting the unit coordinator in order to notify them of the reasons for any absences from practical sessions

l Switching off and putting away mobile phones, ipads and laptop computers during formal teaching sessions unless specifically instructed to use these by staff

l Ensuring that full attention is focussed on tutors or lecturers during presentations

l Ensuring that you move to a position where you can see demonstrations in practical sessions or laboratories

l Taking care of equipment (including plinths)

l Communicating with staff and peers in a respectful manner

l Ensuring that email contact with staff includes full name, student ID, year level and contains correct grammar (ie no use of SMS communication style)

Students who fail to display professional behaviour on a consistent basis may be asked to leave formal tuition activities such as lectures or practical sessions. Repeated incidents of unprofessional behaviour may result in a formal report of General Misconduct and referral to School of Physiotherapy and Exercise Science or Faculty Disciplinary panels.

UniPASS – Peer Assisted Study Success

Whether you are a top performer, or could use some improvement, you will benefit from the skills and understanding gained from attending UniPASS. UniPASS sessions are facilitated by senior students who have excelled in the subject and have been trained as peer educators. Many students find this unit challenging and UniPASS has a strong record of helping students get through challenging subjects. In 2014, regularly attending UniPASS students scored 14.00% higher, on average, than non-attending students. UniPASS starts in week two and runs for the semester. To view the UniPASS timetable (available week 1) go to the UniPASS unit on Blackboard or the UniPASS tab within your unit. The program is free.

The benefits of UniPASS:

l Save time - 1 hour of UniPASS = 3 hours of study (University of Wollongong, 2010)

l Better marks – 14.00% higher grades on average (Curtin University, 2014)

l Make friends – study together in small groups

l Student perspective – the student facilitator has a different approach from a lecturer

l Some previous attendees’ feedback:





l < > …it’s easy to ask questions, there were a number of different ways to learn, the group dynamics, you learn so much more in the time compared to studying on your own...”< >It’s laid-back atmosphere made me feel more relaxed and confident about the unit content; the broad knowledge of the facilitators…”

“I learnt a lot more than I would have studying on my own, plus the facilitator has done the unit, so knows what to expect and understands problems faced by students”

l “Work with other students to improve learning, and even if it had been a bad day, I always left UniPASS with a smile”

l “Getting to hear the information from another perspective, learning how other students are remembering the information - memory tricks etc. Getting the chance to explain to consolidate my own understanding and the chance to check that I am understanding the content at the level required”

l “The facilitator was knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. The activities and group work helped improve my knowledge of the unit and made me more confident”

Many students also commented how they felt a lot more comfortable asking questions than they did at lectures or tutorials. Come and try for yourself.

If you have any problems accessing information please email the UniPASS team at [email protected]

University of Wollongong. (2010). Peer Assisted Study Sessions: Are you going to PASS? [DVD]. Wollongong, NSW.

Curtin University. (2015). UniPASS Results Update 2012-14 [Internal Report]. Student Transition and Retention Team (START).

Enrolment

It is your responsibility to ensure that your enrolment is correct - you can check your enrolment through the eStudent option on OASIS, where you can also print an Enrolment Advice.

Student Rights and Responsibilities It is the responsibility of every student to be aware of all relevant legislation, policies and procedures relating to their rights and responsibilities as a student. These include:

l the Student Charter l the University's Guiding Ethical Principles l the University's policy and statements on plagiarism and academic integrity l copyright principles and responsibilities l the University's policies on appropriate use of software and computer facilities

Information on all these things is available through the University's "Student Rights and Responsibilities" website at: students.curtin.edu.au/rights.





mailto:[email protected]

http://students.curtin.edu.au/rights/

Student Equity There are a number of factors that might disadvantage some students from participating in their studies or assessments to the best of their ability, under standard conditions. These factors may include a disability or medical condition (e.g. mental illness, chronic illness, physical or sensory disability, learning disability), significant family responsibilities, pregnancy, religious practices, living in a remote location or another reason. If you believe you may be unfairly disadvantaged on these or other grounds please contact Student Equity at [email protected] or go to http://eesj.curtin.edu.au/student_equity/index.cfm for more information

You can also contact Counselling and Disability services: http://www.disability.curtin.edu.au or the Multi-faith services: http://life.curtin.edu.au/health-and-wellbeing/about_multifaith_services.htm for further information.

It is important to note that the staff of the university may not be able to meet your needs if they are not informed of your individual circumstances so please get in touch with the appropriate service if you require assistance. For general wellbeing concerns or advice please contact Curtin's Student Wellbeing Advisory Service at: http://life.curtin.edu.au/health-and-wellbeing/student_wellbeing_service.htm

Recent unit changes Students are encouraged to provide unit feedback through eVALUate, Curtin's online student feedback system. For more information about eVALUate, please refer to evaluate.curtin.edu.au/info/.

Recent changes to this unit include:

Recent changes to this unit include:

1. Introduction of UniPASS peer-assisted tutorials 2. The addition of a Simulation Activity 3. Practical laboratories: reduction in lab content across several topics (fewer manual assessment and treatment

techniques); an additional 4 hours devoted to the shoulder topic (not additional material but current material spread over 2 additional labs)

4. The number of essential readings have been reduced 5. Addition of Essential Readings in Blackboard Reading List

To view previous student feedback about this unit, search for the Unit Summary Report at https://evaluate.curtin.edu.au/student/unit_search.cfm. See https://evaluate.curtin.edu.au/info/dates.cfm to find out when you can eVALUate this unit.





mailto:[email protected]

http://eesj.curtin.edu.au/student_equity/index.cfm

http://www.disability.curtin.edu.au/

http://life.curtin.edu.au/health-and-wellbeing/about_multifaith_services.htm

http://life.curtin.edu.au/health-and-wellbeing/student_wellbeing_service.htm

http://evaluate.curtin.edu.au/info/index.cfm

https://evaluate.curtin.edu.au/student/unit_search.cfm

https://evaluate.curtin.edu.au/info/dates.cfm

Program calendar

Program Calendar

Week Date Lab 1 Mon 8-12 pm or Tues 1-5

pm

Lab 2 Wed 2-6 pm or Thur 8-12 pm

Lectures Friday 9 am – 11 am

O-Week

July 25

The Clinical Examination: Subjective Examination

(pre-recorded i-lecture)

The Clinical Examination: Physical

Examination (pre-recorded i-lecture)

Clinical Reasoning in Musculoskeletal

Physiotherapy

1

Aug 1 Examination of the Hip I

Examination of the Hip II

Pathology, Diagnosis & Management of Disorders of the Hip & Pelvic Region

Principles of Treatment Prescription in

Musculoskeletal Pain Disorders (pre-recorded i-lecture – listen to

PRIOR to Week 2, Lab 1)

Clinical Discussion: Parameters for the

prescription of exercises to maintain / improve range of motion after joint

mobilization (self-directed reading in Guide)

2

Aug 8 Treatment & Management of the Hip Joint I (Hypomobile

Hip)

Treatment & Management of the Hip Joint II

Pathology, Diagnosis & Management of Disorders of the Hip & Pelvic Region –

continued

Pathology, Diagnosis & Management of

Disorders of the Tibiofemoral Joint

3

Aug 15

Treatment & Management of the Hip Joint III

Examination of the Tibiofemoral Joint I

Pathology, Diagnosis & Management of Disorders of the Tibiofemoral Joint –

continued

Pathology, Diagnosis & Management of Disorders of the Patellofemoral Joint &

Related Disorders





4

Aug 22

Examination of the Tibiofemoral Joint II

Examination of the Patellofemoral Joint & Related

Structures

Management of Knee Ligament Injuries Pathology of Common Peripheral

Musculoskeletal Disorders

Self-Directed Activity: Rehabilitation

Following Knee ACL Injury (Case Study)

5 Aug 29

Tuition Free Week Mid Semester Practical

Exam

Tuition Free Week Tuition Free Week

6

Sept 5

Treatment & Management of the Tibiofemoral Joint (Hypomobile Knee)

*Deferred Mid Semester Practical Exam this week

(TBC)

Treatment & Management of Patellofemoral Joint Disorders

e-Test 1 Wed-Fri Sept 7-9, 2016

Pathology, Diagnosis & Management of Disorders of the Lower Leg, Ankle & Foot

Region

7 Sept 12

Examination of the Ankle & Foot I

Examination of the Ankle & Foot II

Pathology, Diagnosis & Management of Tendinopathy

Mid Semester Practical Exam

Feedback & Results by 6:00 pm Friday September 16, 2016

8 Sept 19

Treatment & Management of the Ankle & Foot I

(Hypomobile Ankle & Foot)

Treatment & Management of the Ankle & Foot II (Chronic

Ankle Instability)

Shoulder Diagnosis & Common Patterns of Clinical Presentation (Part I)

9

Sept 26

Tuition Free Week Tuition Free Week

Tuition Free Week

10 Oct 3 Management of Tendinopathy

Examination of the Shoulder I Shoulder Diagnosis & Common Patterns of Clinical Presentation (Part II)

Classification of Shoulder Disorders &

Management Principles (Part I)

11

Oct 10

Examination of the Shoulder II

Treatment & Management of Shoulder Disorders I

(Hypomobile Shoulder) e-Test 2 Wed-Fri Oct 12-14,

2016

Classification of Shoulder Disorders & Management Principles (Part II)

Master Class – Preparation for Shoulder

Case Study (lecture time – TBC)





12

Oct 17

Treatment & Management of Shoulder Disorders II (Case

Study – mobility & muscle length)

Treatment & Management of Shoulder Disorders III (Case

Study – assessment of scapula motor control)

Principles of Soft Tissue Injury Management – Hamstring Injury Case

Study

13

Oct 24

Treatment & Management of Shoulder Disorders IV (Case

Study – management of scapula motor control)

Treatment & Management of Shoulder Disorders V (Case Study – management of GHJ

motor control)

Review Lecture & Exam Preparation (TBC)

14 Oct 31 Study Week Study Week Study Week

15 & 16

Nov 7 & 14

Exam Period Exam Period Exam Period





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