Program Overview

Program Overview

The PHS308 Physiotherapy in Adult Neurological Practice program is designed to provide students with the knowledge, problem-solving, and practical skills to holistically assess and develop management plans for adults with movement disorders arising from changes in the neurological and related musculoskeletal systems.

Subject Information

Grading System

The grading system for this program is HD/FL.

Duration

The program duration is two sessions.

School

The program is offered by the School of Community Health.

Enrolment Restrictions

This subject is restricted to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Physiotherapy and the Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours).

Prerequisites

The prerequisite for this program is PHS250.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:

• plan and apply a range of physiotherapy assessment and evaluation techniques using tests, tools, and outcome measures relevant to neurological physiotherapy practice
• demonstrate and articulate sound clinical reasoning processes which explore, explain, and analyse assessment findings
• plan safe and effective physiotherapy intervention for neurological physiotherapy practice
• justify situations in which physiotherapy intervention is no longer required and, if relevant, identify future management options
• demonstrate professional and ethical behaviour appropriate to neurological physiotherapy practice
• communicate effectively with clients and relevant others in the planning and implementation of neurological physiotherapy
• reflect on professional practice to determine the actions they need to undertake to continually improve, to recognise situations outside their competence, and to take timely and appropriate action
• locate, evaluate, and use evidence-based information to inform decision making and develop and guide their own knowledge, learning, and practice

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:

• Theoretical foundations of physiotherapy in neurological rehabilitation assessment and treatment in neural and non-neural components of movement disorders in adults
• Theoretical foundations of physiotherapy in neurological rehabilitation practice in functional movement areas
• Concepts of client-centred practice
• Functional and collaborative goal setting for adults within the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) framework
• Assessment tools for measurement of movement and function in adults with musculoskeletal and neurological disorders
• Investigations and imaging related to neurological rehabilitation practice
• Communication strategies for use with adults with communication impairments, their families, and their carers
• Motor learning and control
• Assessment and treatment of movement impairments as a result of acute and chronic neurological conditions
• Evidence-based practice in neurological physiotherapy