Subjects with Practical Components

In physiotherapy subjects that have practical components, theoretical considerations will be presented in lectures, seminars and tutorials. Practical classes will frequently include a demonstration and provide the opportunity to practise techniques.

All students are required to participate in practical experience, including participation in mixed gender classes.  Practical classes provide the opportunity to experience the roles of therapist, patient and observer.  Participation will require students to remove appropriate clothing to permit inspection and exposure of the body part for treatment.  This allows visual assessment, palpation of the part for diagnosis and accuracy of apparatus positioning.  In the patient role, students experience the sensations and effects of the various forms of assessment and treatment in preparation for the giving of explanations and advice to patients.  In order that no student is disadvantaged, the only exceptions from participation are when a student has specific medical contraindications.  It is expected that students behave in a professional manner at all times when working with fellow students. 

Due to the nature of the techniques that will be taught throughout the year, students undertaking subjects 513-676 Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy A, 513-677 Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy B, 513-696 Sports Physiotherapy A or 513-697 Sports Physiotherapy B for the Master of Physiotherapy Musculoskeletal and Sports programs, are strongly advised to have a full set of spinal x-rays taken prior to the commencement of these subjects. Should you have any queries or concerns, please contact Dr Guy Zito, Coordinator of the Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy program, on (+61 3) 8344 4171 or email.