Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Major (M ClinPhys)

This Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Major (M ClinPhys) program from Curtin University promotes an advanced standard of musculoskeletal physiotherapy practice through biomedical sciences knowledge, clinical and research skills development, and a broad appreciation of the concepts of evidence-based practice.

The development of confidence and professionalism in clinical practice is also promoted. This is achieved primarily through the development of advanced patient examination and treatment skills, advanced clinical communication skills and prescription of appropriate patient management.

This Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Major (M ClinPhys) program from Curtin University focuses on the integration of evidence-based practice and contemporary methods of clinical practice. It is designed to develop advanced knowledge, skill and clinical competencies in musculoskeletal physiotherapy practice.

What you'll learn

• Synthesise evidence-based knowledge to provide advanced level physiotherapy services in diverse and changing settings

• Critically appraise evidence and information from a range of resources and apply to advanced physiotherapy practice

• Communicate effectively with clients, community and industrial partners to provide physiotherapy management at an advanced level

• Appraise current and emerging technologies that are relevant to advanced physiotherapy practice

• Justify personal and professional knowledge, skills, attitudes and values, and the impact of these on the provision of advanced physiotherapy practice

• Apply international standards and practices in advanced physiotherapy through continued development of cross-cultural awareness within a global health care perspective

Courses include:

• Musculoskeletal Science Advanced Competencies

• Advanced Anatomy and Pathology

• Advanced Musculoskeletal Clinical Competencies

• Physiotherapy Project Proposal

• Physiotherapy Project Report

• Advanced Management of Pain Disorders