Overview

This unit examines and consolidates the understanding of neuroanatomy, neuroscience, practical clinical skills and contemporary evidence to effectively assess, treat and manage individuals from diverse backgrounds who have a neurological condition. This unit further develops clinical reasoning skills based on the World Health Organization (WHO) International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) model and utilising evidence-based outcome measures. The unit outlines the role and scope of neurological physiotherapy in the inter-disciplinary setting.

Requisites

Prerequisites
PHT70001 Neurosciences and Physiotherapy Practice

Rules

Pre-requisite
Admission into MA-PHYS - Master of Physiotherapy

OR

MA-PHYS1 - Master of Physiotherapy

Teaching periods
Location
Start and end dates
Last self-enrolment date
Census date
Last withdraw without fail date
Results released date

Learning outcomes

Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:

  • Critically evaluate and synthesise the research evidence that supports the assessment and management of neurological conditions
  • Safely perform physiotherapy assessment on common neurological conditions to produce a justifiable problem list and treatment goals
  • Use and interpret outcome measures to develop clinical reasoning in the management of common neurological disorders
  • Effectively and safely apply and evaluate physiotherapy interventions for common neurological impairments utilising appropriate technologies
  • Sensitively communicate clinical knowledge to patients/clients, carers and other stakeholders

Teaching methods

Hawthorn

Type Hours per week Number of weeks Total (number of hours)
Live Online
Lecture		4.00 6 weeks 24
On-campus
Practical		6.00 6 weeks 36
Specified Activities
Various		5.00 6 weeks 30
Unspecified Activities
Independent Learning		10.00 6 weeks 60
TOTAL150

Assessment

Type Task Weighting ULO's
AssignmentIndividual 30% 1,3,5 
Practical ExaminationIndividual 30% 1,2,3,4,5 
Practical and Oral ExaminationIndividual 40% 1,2,3,4,5 

Content

  • Neuroscience, neuroanatomy and common neurological conditions
  • Physiotherapy evidence-based assessment and management of common neurological conditions
  • Physiotherapy assessment framework of condition-specific impairments
  • Outcome measures and goal-oriented framework for subjective examination
  • Introduction to technology that supports clinical assessment and management of neurological conditions
  • Therapeutic exercises and physiotherapy techniques for individuals with neurological conditions
  • The role of physiotherapy as part of an inter-disciplinary setting in the management of individuals with neurological conditions
  • Graduate Attribute – Communication Skills: Verbal communication
  • Graduate Attribute – Communication Skills: Communicating using different media

Study resources

Reading materials

A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.