Master of Physiotherapy by Coursework (Women's Health and Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy)

The Master by Coursework (Women's Health and Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy) enables qualified and experienced clinicians to broaden and deepen their theoretical and clinical skill in the area of continence and women's health. The course recognises the need to adopt principles of adult learning and it emphasises the importance of facilitating graduates to develop independent, self-directed and critical philosophies in the field of continence and women's health.

The course consists of three core subjects, an elective subject, and four stream subjects. The core subjects support the physiological basis of physiotherapy practice, provide skills in evaluating evidence for physiotherapy, and develop an understanding of professional and ethical issues in physiotherapy and the healthcare system. An elective allows the student to broaden their experience and expertise.

Four stream subjects provide students with the opportunity to advance their knowledge and skills specific to women's health practice. The two theoretical subjects in continence management provide an understanding of anatomy and pathophysiology of the pelvis and continence mechanisms, diagnosis and treatment of adult female incontinence and the application of electrotherapy to pelvic floor disorders.

A practical component of the subject 513-640 The Pelvic Floor: Function & Dysfunction includes internal examination of the pelvic floor, pelvic floor muscle assessment, and application of internal and external adjunctive therapy in which students act as subjects for each other. One subject provides an understanding of exercise for women at all life stages and class programming including group management exercise adherence. The final clinical placement subject allows students the opportunities to deepen or broaden their clinical practice experience and expertise.

This course promotes development of skills, knowledge and attributes of a reflective, evidence-based practitioner who specialises in women's health and pelvic floor physiotherapy.

See Also

• List of Subjects for Women's Health and Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy
• Overview of Master of Physiotherapy by Coursework

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