Course Title: Adapt remedial massage practice for athletes
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2020
Course Code: SPRT5109C
Course Title: Adapt remedial massage practice for athletes
School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5357 - Diploma of Remedial Massage
Course Contact: Laura Yeomans
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4289
Course Contact Email: laura.yeomans@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Kesh Bassi
(03) 9925 4861
Nominal Hours: 60
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to determine the remedial massage needs of athletes and to adjust assessment and treatment to develop preventative and injury related treatment strategies for athletes and other sport active people.
This unit applies to remedial massage therapists.
The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
HLTMSG007 Adapt remedial massage practice for athletes |
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Element: |
1. Determine scope of massage services required |
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Performance Criteria: |
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Element: |
2. Adapt remedial massage assessment and treatment strategies to athlete needs |
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Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Incorporate pre and post event massage based on demands and impacts of the sporting activity and individual profile 2.2 Identify musculoskeletal sports injuries and their potential for treatment with massage within scope of own practice 2.3 Tailor sports injury management strategies that incorporate the concept of stages of recovery 2.4 Recommend sport injury specific therapies and exercises that support massage treatment 2.5 Provide athlete education in relation to self-massage techniques as required 2.6 Provide recommendations for ongoing support packages to aid recovery from injury 2.7 Integrate sport related information and research evidence into treatment plan and clearly document treatment details |
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Element: |
3. Monitor and evaluate athlete treatment strategies |
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Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Review effectiveness of treatment plans based on client response to preventative and injury related treatments 3.2 Evaluate impact of ongoing treatment in relation to client’s physical, mental and emotional condition relative to their sport 3.3 Seek feedback from others involved in the health management of the athlete and ensure that advice provided is in line with advice of other health professionals 3.4 Adjust plans based on evaluations in consultation with client and colleagues 3.5 Accurately document recommendations and changes to treatment plans |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
Musculoskeletal Pathology will be delivered as a 3 hour class. Various pathologies will be covered on a weekly basis, through theory and practical demonstrations.
Teaching Schedule
Wk |
Date |
Musculoskeletal Pathology Course Topic Schedule |
1 |
12th Feb |
Subject Overview & Assessment Requirements. Fundamental Principles. |
2 |
19th Feb |
MS Path of the Cervical Region. |
3 |
26th Feb |
MS Path of the Cervical Region. |
4 |
4th Mar |
MS Path of the Shoulder Region. |
5 |
11th Mar |
MS Path of the Shoulder Region. |
6 |
18th Mar |
MS Path of the Elbow & Arm |
7 |
25th Mar |
MS Path Review. AT2 - Thermotherapy Practical AssessmentDue. |
8 |
1st Apr |
AT1.1 - Case Study Practical Assessment 1 |
9 |
8th Apr |
AT1.1 – Case Study Practical Assessment 1 Scheduled Resits |
Mid-Semester Break 9th – 15th April | ||
10 |
22nd Apr |
MS Path of the Lumbopelvic Region |
11 |
29th Apr |
MS Path of the Hip Region |
12 |
6th May |
MS Path Review |
13 |
13th May |
AT1.2 - Case Study Practical Assessment2 |
14 |
20th May |
AT1.2 - Case Study Practical Assessment 2 Scheduled Resits. AT3 - Sports MassagePractical Assessment Due. |
15 |
27th May |
MS Path of the Knee Region |
16 |
03rd Jun |
MS Path of the Ankle & Foot Region. AT4 - Case Study Research Assignment Due. |
17 |
10th Jun |
AT1.3 -Case Study Practical Assessment 3 |
18 |
17th Jun |
AT1.3 - Case Study Practical Assessment 3 Scheduled Resits |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
P, Brukner, K, Khan, 2017, Brukner & Khan's Clinical Sports Medicine, 5th edn, McGraw Hill Education, North Ryde, NSW. |
9781743761380 |
Other Resources
Recommended Text:
P, Brukner, K, Khan, 2017, Brukner & Khan’s Clinical Sports Medicine, 5th edn, McGraw Hill Education, North Ryde, NSW.
Overview of Assessment
To be deemed competent you must demonstrate an understanding of all aspects required of the competency. Assessment methods have been designed to measure your achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over multiple tasks.
Assessment Task 1.1 - Case Study Practical Assessment 1 Assessment Task 1.2 - Case Study Practical Assessment 2 Assessment Task 1.3 - Case Study Practical Assessment 3 Assessment Task 2 - WIL/Clinic Skills Observational Checklist (Thermotherapy) Assessment Task 3 – WIL/Clinic Skills Observational Checklist (Sports Massage) Assessment Task 4 - Case Study Research Assignment
Assessment Tasks
Knowledge and Skills Assessments:
There will be 1 case study research assignment, 3 case study practical assessments, 1 Sports massage practical assessment, and 1 Thermotherapy practical assessment to assess your ability to apply the skills and knowledge delivered in class and outlined in the course notes for Musculoskeletal Pathology.
Skills Assessment
Case Study Practical Assessments - Each student will be required to complete three case study practical assessments. Each student will be required to attend their allocated assessment time and complete a case study that will examine the student’s ability to assess and treat the needs of the athlete. You must receive a Satisfactory (S) result for all the skills contained within the practical observation checklist to pass the requirements for this assessment task.
WIL/Clinic Skills Observational Checklists
Thermotherapy Practical Assessment.
Each student will be required to administer thermotherapy application to a patient within their supervised WIL/clinic setting. You must demonstrate the skills outlined on the observation checklist to be deemed satisfactory for this assessment task. Your supervisor is required to assess you against the evidence checklist for this task. It will be your responsibility to have this assessment task completed and submitted by the due date.
Sports Massage Practical Assessment
This practical assessment will allow you to demonstrate your ability to perform sports massage (pre, & post event) to a sport active person. Your ability to incorporate pre, & post event massage techniques specific to the demands & impacts of the sporting activity will be demonstrated.
Knowledge Assessment
To be deemed as satisfactory for this subject, you will be required to complete one case study research assignment examining your essential knowledge and understanding of musculoskeletal pathologies. The student is to collect and present documentation on three (3) separate case studies:
- Three different individual athletes (pro, semi-pro, amateur)
- Each from different sporting backgrounds
- All presenting with a different pathology
Students are required to:
a) Gather information from the client and their trainers and/or healthcare professionals
b) Research the pathology
c) Create a treatment plan based on the athlete’s condition and obtain informed consent
d) Perform treatment specifically designed for presenting pathology, including subjective and objective assessments, on at least three (3) separate sessions
e) Document all evidence for submission including client history forms (LOOTRADIOPS), a 1,500 word report on each pathology, and photo/video evidence of the athlete training and implementing homework
Summary of Assessment Tasks:
Assessment Task 1.1 - Case Study Practical Assessment 1 Due: 1st April
Assessment Task 1.2 - Case Study Practical Assessment 2 Due: 13th May
Assessment Task 1.3 - Case Study Practical Assessment 3 Due: 10th June
Assessment Task 2 - WIL/Clinic Skills Observational Checklist (Thermotherapy). Due: 25th March
Assessment Task 3 – WIL/Clinic Skills Observational Checklist (Sports Massage). Due: 20th May
Assessment Task 4 - Case Study Research Assignment Due: 03rd June
Assessment Matrix
Other Information
Bring 2 clean towels to class, wear loose comfortable clothing and closed toe shoes.
Important information regarding Assessment Tasks:
You are permitted to have a maximum of 2 resubmissions for this course. However each individual assessment may only be resubmitted once.
Resubmissions are not automatic and will only be approved at the discretion of the Program Coordinator, after consultation with the teacher.
All students will be contacted with 7 days by their course coordinator in regards to resubmission completion dates.
Please note an opportunity to repeat clinical placement is not guaranteed and will be at the discretion of the Clinical Coordinator/Program Manager.
EXTENSION OR SPECIAL CONSIDERATION
If due to illness or other unforeseen circumstance, you are unable to attend on the due date of an assessment (e.g. test, examination, oral, etc.) OR you do attend, but your performance has been affected, you may submit an APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL CONSIDERATION within 5 working days of the due date. If Special Consideration is granted, you will be given the opportunity to complete/repeat the assessment task at a later date. For advice on this application please visit www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration or speak to your Program Coordinator.
If due to illness or other unforeseen circumstance, you are unable to submit by the due date (e.g. assignment, report, project etc.):
you may submit an APPLICATION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME FOR SUBMISSION OF ASSESSABLE WORK for an extension of time of up to seven (7) calendar days or less. This must be lodged with the Program Coordinator 1 working day before the original due date. If granted, you will have the opportunity to submit up to 7 days later than the original due date. For advice on this application please visit www.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment/extension or speak to your Program Coordinator.
Where an extension of greater than seven days is needed, you must apply for SPECIAL CONSIDERATION.
If you require further information please contact your teacher or Program Coordinator.
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https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/rights-and-responsibilities/academic-integrity
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