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UQU Programs
Physiotherapy

Physical Therapy for Musculoskeletal Disorders

PHTH3208
3 hours English

Physical Therapy for Musculoskeletal Disorders

PT PT for MSK disorder
PHTH2210 Therapeutic Exercises
3 hours One requisite
1 Subjective examination for the neuromusculoskeletal system
2 Objective examination for the neuromusculoskeletal system
3 Physiotherapy management of spinal disorders and TMJ disorders (Part 1)
4 Physiotherapy management of spinal disorders and TMJ disorders (Part 2)
5 Physiotherapy management of shoulder girdle disorders
6 Physiotherapy management of elbow disorders
7 Physiotherapy management of wrist and hand disorders
8 Physiotherapy management of hip and pelvic disorders
9 Physiotherapy management of knee disorders
10 Physiotherapy management of ankle and foot disorders
11 Physiotherapy management of hip joint replacement
12 Physiotherapy management of knee joint replacement
13 Physiotherapy management of fractures
14 Case Studies and Problem-Based Learning (Part 1)
15 Case Studies and Problem-Based Learning (Part 2)
1.1 Mapped to: K1

Recognize in depth essential orthopedic physical therapy knowledge, principles, and theories that can be applied to musculoskeletal disorders

Teaching Strategy Regular lecture
Assessment Methods In-Class Tests
1.2 Mapped to: K2

Discuss etiologies, pathological changes, clinical features, and physical therapy management for musculoskeletal conditions

Teaching Strategy Regular lecture
Assessment Methods In-Class Tests
2.1 Mapped to: S2

Apply skillfully appropriate orthopedic physical therapy strategies, and advanced technologies for management of musculoskeletal disorders

Teaching Strategy Demonstrations
Assessment Methods In-Laboratory Practical Assessment
2.2 Mapped to: S4

Use clinical reasoning & problem-solving skills in the evaluation of musculoskeletal disorders and establishing appropriate plan of treatment

Teaching Strategy Problem-based teaching
Assessment Methods Case study
3.1 Mapped to: V2

Demonstrate responsibility for self-assessment, professional development, and life-long learning

Teaching Strategy Guided conversation
Assessment Methods Group presentation
Assessment
Weight
Quizez
30%
Case study and group presentation
10%
7th, 15th
20%
Final written exam
40%
Total
100%