Overview
This paper is a progression from MSME701. This is an on-campus, hands-on course, designed to teach postgraduate medical students specific practical clinical skills in the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders, including the assessment of efficacy according to the current evidence-based principles.
In this paper the principles of musculoskeletal diagnosis, as covered in MSME 701 Clinical Diagnosis, are used to provide the basis for therapeutic intervention. Injection techniques, manual therapy, appropriate pharmaceutical intervention and spinal intervention techniques to treat musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction are examined in detail.
About this paper
| Paper title | Clinical Therapeutics |
|---|---|
| Subject | Musculoskeletal Medicine |
| EFTS | 0.125 |
| Points | 15 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 2 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $3,172.63 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Prerequisite
- MSME 701
- Limited to
- PGCertMSM, PGDipMSM
- Eligibility
- MSME 709 is restricted to registered medical practitioners.Enrolments for this paper are limited and it requires departmental permission. View more information about limitations of enrolment.
- 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 on the Musculoskeletal and Pain Management Programmes website
- Teaching staff
Paper Coordinator: Dr Grant Thompson
Orthopaedic Surgeons within the department and other Allied Health Professionals: Dr Amanda Cormack, Dr Karoline (Kalo) Lalahi, Dr George Dehn, Dr Peter Chapman and Dr Geoff Harding
Academic Coordinator: Dr John Robinson
- Paper Structure
This paper centres around a 7-day practical course focusing on developing expertise in techniques used to treat musculoskeletal problems. Students will have opportunities to practise clinical skills throughout the course. The course is concluded with an objective structured clinical examination (OSCE), there is also an essay requirement. Some material is provided electronically, or via Zoom, prior to attending.
- Teaching Arrangements
This paper centres around a 7-day practical, on-campus course held in Christchurch, New Zealand, (Saturday 22 August to Friday 28 August 2026 (Dates to be confirmed)).
- Textbooks
Apart from the textbooks recommended for MSME701, no further books are required for this paper. A comprehensive manual will be supplied. Readings will be supplied electronically, and students will be expected to access these online via the Library.
- Course outline
The 7-day programme covers hands-on practical skills in manual medicine and injection procedures for managing common musculoskeletal disorders. Included in this is the use of pharmaceuticals and an overview of spinal injection techniques.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Communication, Critical thinking, Ethics, Information literacy.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the paper will have developed skills in
- Safe and accurate diagnostic techniques
- Formulating appropriate clinical intervention strategies
- Applying effective manual intervention strategies
- Correctly using injection techniques and pharmaceuticals for a wide range of musculoskeletal problems
- Applying the knowledge relevant to referring people with pain to other agencies for further appropriate intervention
Overview
This paper is a progression from MSME701. This is an on-campus, hands-on course, designed to teach postgraduate medical students specific practical clinical skills in the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders, including the assessment of efficacy according to the current evidence-based principles.
In this paper the principles of musculoskeletal diagnosis, as covered in MSME 701 Clinical Diagnosis, are used to provide the basis for therapeutic intervention. Injection techniques, manual therapy, appropriate pharmaceutical intervention and spinal intervention techniques to treat musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction are examined in detail.
About this paper
| Paper title | Clinical Therapeutics |
|---|---|
| Subject | Musculoskeletal Medicine |
| EFTS | 0.125 |
| Points | 15 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 2 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Prerequisite
- MSME 701
- Limited to
- PGCertMSM, PGDipMSM
- Eligibility
- MSME 709 is restricted to registered medical practitioners.Enrolments for this paper are limited and it requires departmental permission. View more information about limitations of enrolment.
- 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 on the Musculoskeletal and Pain Management Programmes website.
- Teaching staff
Paper Co-ordinator: Dr Grant Thompson
Dr Karoline (Kalo) Lalahi
Dr George Dehn
Dr Hamish Farquhar
Dr Iain Bell
Dr Geoff Harding
Dr Barry Donaldson
Stuart Craig
Dr Chris Rumball
Academic Co-ordinator: Dr John Robinson
- Paper Structure
This paper centres around a 7-day practical course focusing on developing expertise in techniques used to treat musculoskeletal problems. Students will have opportunities to practise clinical skills throughout the course. The course is concluded with an objective structured clinical examination (OSCE), and there is also an essay requirement. Some material is provided electronically or via Zoom prior to attending.
- Teaching Arrangements
This paper centres around a 7-day practical, on-campus course held in Christchurch, New Zealand. The dates are from Saturday, 21 August to Friday, 27 August 2027.
- Textbooks
Apart from the textbooks recommended for MSME 701, no further books are required for this paper. A comprehensive manual will be supplied. Readings will be supplied electronically, and students will be expected to access these online via the library.
- Course outline
The 7-day programme covers hands-on practical skills in manual medicine and injection procedures for managing common musculoskeletal disorders. Included in this is the use of pharmaceuticals and an overview of spinal injection techniques.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Communication, Critical thinking, Ethics, Information literacy.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the paper will have developed skills in
- Safe and accurate diagnostic techniques
- Formulating appropriate clinical intervention strategies
- Applying effective manual intervention strategies
- Correctly using injection techniques and pharmaceuticals for a wide range of musculoskeletal problems
- Applying the knowledge relevant to referring people with pain to other agencies for further appropriate intervention