Master of Advanced Clinical Physiotherapy in Musculoskeletal

Adelaide University

This one-year degree is for qualified physiotherapists looking to gain advanced clinical knowledge and skills in musculoskeletal physiotherapy.Our curriculum is informed by world-class research in physiotherapy, with patient-centred care at its heart. You’ll learn to think carefully and reflect on current theories, helping you make better clinical decisions for accurate diagnoses, effective treatment plans and safer patient care.Enhance your ability to operate effectively across biopsychosocial domains with advanced biomedical and psychosocial knowledge and reasoning. Build high-level communication skills for better patient education and collaboration.Apply your knowledge through real-world placements and on-campus practice. Receive supervised clinical education from expert musculoskeletal physiotherapists. Connect with guest speakers in the field, building professional networks for your future career.On graduation, you can seek formal recognition for titling as a musculoskeletal physiotherapist with the Australian Physiotherapy Association and be eligible for the Specialisation Training Program through the Australian College of Physiotherapists. You’ll unlock new career opportunities in public and private practice, and in advanced scope roles in education. Their Master of Advanced Clinical Physiotherapy specialising in Musculoskeletal is hands-on and evidence based.You’ll develop the skills to thoroughly assess, problem-solve, and manage treatment plans for a wide range of acute and chronic musculoskeletal pain and injury cases. By understanding the core contributors to pain and injury, you will gain the tools to handle complex situations. You’ll also sharpen your clinical reasoning by practicing the thought processes that help to navigate complex pain and injury presentations, all within a biopsychosocial framework.Your study topics will cover:Evidence based practiceIntegrated pain sciences and pain science-informed management Advanced musculoskeletal examination and management Strength and conditioning Advanced scope practice

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