Overview
Focuses on the prevention and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal disorders. Includes an overview of the principles of epidemiology, critical understanding and analysis of research, clinical decision analysis, and clinical epidemiology.
This paper provides a macro-to-micro view of musculoskeletal pain management. Students will discuss problems involved in defining, identifying and managing musculoskeletal pain and disability, using common musculoskeletal problems as examples. A number of perspectives for managing the problem of musculoskeletal disorders will be adopted, using epidemiological, public health, and evidence-based decision-making. Students will consider strategies for integrating outcome measurement as a systematic approach to reduce disability, distress and the economic burden of this problem.
About this paper
| Paper title | Musculoskeletal Management |
|---|---|
| Subject | Musculoskeletal Medicine |
| EFTS | 0.125 |
| Points | 15 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 1 (Distance learning) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $1,673.63 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Limited to
- MHealSc, PGCertHealSc, PGCertMSM, PGDipHealSc, PGDipMSM, PGDipPhty, MPhty
- Eligibility
- Suitable for appropriately qualified allied health professionals such as medical practitioners, nurses, occupational therapists, osteopaths, physiotherapists, etc.
- Contact
Post Graduate Administrator
Divisional Services and Administration
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Musculoskeletal Medicine
University of Otago, Christchurch
PO Box 4345, Christchurch, New Zealand
Tel +64 21 279 1423
Email msmandpainstudies.uoc@otago.ac.nz- More information link
View more information about the Musculoskeletal and Pain Management Programmes
- Teaching staff
Paper Convenor: Andy Imrie
- Paper Structure
This paper consists of eight modules covering the extent of the problem of low-back pain; back pain management history; developing an evidence-based question; levels of prevention; using the research evidence base for clinical decisions and outcome measurement strategies; single-subject experimental design for clinical outcome measurement.
- Teaching Arrangements
This Distance Learning paper is taught remotely.
Material is delivered electronically. There are eight fortnightly online teaching sessions.
- Textbooks
- There is no single textbook for this paper. Readings will be provided for students to access via the Library, with additional readings and other multimedia material provided via Blackboard.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Scholarship, Critical thinking, Ethics, Information literacy, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the paper will have developed a broad perspective on managing common musculoskeletal problems. They will be aware of the relevance of public health approaches for musculoskeletal problems. They will also have considered the problem of musculoskeletal problems from a global as well as national and interdisciplinary perspective.
- Assessment details
This paper is internally assessed, giving students an opportunity to explore a topic relevant to their clinical practice. There is no end of semester examination.