Neurological Interventions 1 PG (6452.6)

This unit covers the theoretical and practical assessment of normal and abnormal functional movement including gait, posture, bed transfers and upper limb function in the context of brain injury. The roles of cognitive, sensory and environmental factors will be explored. Motor control theory will be applied to movement and rehabilitation. Various approaches to neurological rehabilitation will be compared. Physiotherapy management of impairments associated with common neurological conditions will be introduced.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Apply and evaluate assessment strategies and outcome measurements for the physiotherapy management of people with common neurological conditions;
2. Interpret and critically analyse assessment and measurement findings for common neurological conditions to guide physiotherapy intervention planning;
3. Deliver and evaluate safe and effective physiotherapy interventions for people with common neurological conditions;
4. Interpret and critically analyse findings through comprehensive knowledge and relevant evidence to optimise physiotherapy practices; and
5. Reflect on and adapt communication and professional behaviours to advance culturally safe, person-centred, and collaborative care practices in neurological physiotherapy.

Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - be self-aware
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - evaluate and adopt new technology
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings

Prerequisites

11985 Musculoskeletal Interventions 1 PG OR 6449 Musculoskeletal Interventions 1 AND
6447 Cardiothoracic Interventions 1 PG

Corequisites

This unit is only available to students enrolled in 768AA Master of Physiotherapy

Incompatible units

None.

Equivalent units

None.

Assumed knowledge

None.