Overview
Advanced study of clinical theory and practice in all elements of orthopaedic manipulative therapy.
About this paper
| Paper title | Orthopaedic Manipulative Therapy |
|---|---|
| Subject | Physiotherapy |
| EFTS | 0.25 |
| Points | 30 points |
| Teaching period(s) | Semester 1
(Distance learning)
Semester 1 (On campus) |
| Delivery mode | The Distance Learning offering of this paper is a combination of remote and in-person teaching |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $3,486.75 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Restriction
- PHTY 541, PHTX 541, PHTX 543
- Limited to
- MPhty, PGCertPhty, PGDipPhty
- Eligibility
Paper and qualifications restricted to practicing New Zealand registered physiotherapists with a current Annual Practicing Certificate issued by the Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand.
Paper runs subject to numbers.
- Contact
- physio.academic@otago.ac.nz
- More information link
- Teaching staff
Paper Co-ordinator: Dr Cathy Chapple
Teaching staff: Dr Ewan Kennedy
Gerard Farrell
Matthew Dick- Paper Structure
Topics covered include spinal and peripheral joint manual and manipulative therapy; clinical reasoning; integrated management of musculoskeletal conditions including exercise prescription and pain management.
- Teaching Arrangements
The Distance Learning offering of this paper is a combination of remote and in-person teaching.
Regular on-line discussions using Zoom meetings and wiki discussion board, plus 3 residential blocks, 3 days in each block, of in-person teaching held in Dunedin.
- Textbooks
Recommended textbooks:
- Monaghan M (2001) Spinal Manipulation: A Manual for Physiotherapists. The Copy Press Ltd.
- Hing W, Hall T, Mulligan B (2020) The Mulligan concept of manual therapy: textbook of techniques. ClinicalKey. Chatswood, NSW: Elsevier.
- Goodman & Snyder (2022). Differential Diagnosis for Physical Therapists: Screening for Referral. 7th Edition. Saunders Elsevier.
- Cook C. (2012). Orthopaedic Manual Therapy: An Evidence Based Approach 2nd Edition.
- Jones MA, Rivett DA (2019) Clinical reasoning in musculoskeletal practice. 2nd Edition. Edinburgh: Elsevier.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Global perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the paper will be highly competent in:
- Relating known patho-anatomical, neurophysiological and biomechanical bases to the management of patients with neuromusculoskeletal disorders
- Performing a skilled, appropriate and effective assessment of a patient with a neuromusculoskeletal disorder
- Using effective clinical analysis and interpretation of findings in selecting treatment options and making clinical decisions about patient management
- Application of orthopaedic manipulative therapy techniques to neuromusculoskeletal disorders
Overview
Advanced study of clinical theory and practice in all elements of orthopaedic manipulative therapy.
About this paper
| Paper title | Orthopaedic Manipulative Therapy |
|---|---|
| Subject | Physiotherapy |
| EFTS | 0.25 |
| Points | 30 points |
| Teaching period | Not offered in 2027, expected to be offered in 2028 (Distance learning) |
| 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. |
- Restriction
- PHTY 541, PHTX 541, PHTX 543
- Limited to
- MPhty, PGCertPhty, PGDipPhty
- Eligibility
Paper and qualifications restricted to practising New Zealand registered physiotherapists with a current Annual Practising Certificate issued by the Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand.
Paper runs subject to numbers.
Enrolments for this paper require departmental permission. View more information about departmental permission.
- Contact
- physio.academic@otago.ac.nz
- More information link
- Teaching staff
Paper Co-ordinator: Associate Professor Cathy Chapple
Teaching Staff:
- Dr Ewan Kennedy
- Gerard Farrell
- Matthew Dick
- Paper Structure
Topics covered include spinal and peripheral joint manual and manipulative therapy; clinical reasoning; integrated management of musculoskeletal conditions, including exercise prescription and pain management.
- Teaching Arrangements
The Distance Learning offering of this paper is a combination of remote and in-person teaching.
Regular online discussions using Zoom meetings and a wiki discussion board, plus three residential blocks, three days in each block, of in-person teaching held in Dunedin.
- Textbooks
Recommended Textbooks:
- Monaghan M (2001) Spinal Manipulation: A Manual for Physiotherapists. The Copy Press Ltd.
- Hing W, Hall T, Mulligan B (2020) The Mulligan concept of manual therapy: textbook of techniques. ClinicalKey. Chatswood, NSW: Elsevier.
- Goodman & Snyder (2022). Differential Diagnosis for Physical Therapists: Screening for Referral. 7th Edition. Saunders Elsevier.
- Cook C. (2012). Orthopaedic Manual Therapy: An Evidence Based Approach 2nd Edition.
- Jones MA, Rivett DA (2019) Clinical reasoning in musculoskeletal practice. 2nd Edition. Edinburgh: Elsevier.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Global perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the paper will be highly competent in:
- Relating known patho-anatomical, neurophysiological and biomechanical bases to the management of patients with neuromusculoskeletal disorders
- Performing a skilled, appropriate and effective assessment of a patient with a neuromusculoskeletal disorder
- Using effective clinical analysis and interpretation of findings in selecting treatment options and making clinical decisions about patient management
- Application of orthopaedic manipulative therapy techniques to neuromusculoskeletal disorders