Course Title: Provide myotherapy treatment
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2021
Course Code: COTH5011
Course Title: Provide myotherapy treatment
School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6159 - Advanced Diploma of Myotherapy
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
Toby Glennon
Nominal Hours: 150
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
This unit is clustered with VU21876 COTH5009 and forms the Myo AxRx cluster.
Course Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to administer myotherapy treatment according to the techniques and practices of a myotherapy framework.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
VU21878 Provide myotherapy treatment |
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Element: |
2. Inform and support the client to understand the myotherapy treatment |
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Performance Criteria: |
2.1 The client is informed about the treatment trajectory and resourced to clarify points and information about the treatment 2.2 Client queries and concerns are responded to 2.3 Appropriate communication skills are used when explaining treatment plan and associated issues with clients |
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Element: |
3. Apply myotherapy techniques |
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Performance Criteria: |
3.1Myotherapy treatment is discussed with client and understanding is ensured regarding current and other sessions 3.2 Myotherapy techniques are applied according to the treatment plan and in accordance with the values, philosophies, principles, and practices of the myotherapy framework 3.3 Myotherapy techniques are applied to achieve desired treatment outcomes |
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Element: |
4. Evaluate treatment |
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Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Indicators of client response to myotherapy treatment are designed 4.2 Measurement tests are used to evaluate the effects of the treatment 4.3 Responses to treatment are monitored and aggravations are managed promptly if necessary 4.4 Treatment options are reviewed based upon evaluation and effects, including client information 4.5 The need for ongoing and/or additional treatment is evaluated 4.6 Changes to treatment strategy are discussed and negotiated with client to ensure beneficial outcomes 4.7 Additional treatment or referral for further examination is instigated |
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Element: |
1. Manage the myotherapy treatment |
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Performance Criteria: |
1.1 myotherapy treatment and its effects are described and discussed with the client 1.2 Mode of treatment, as well as its administration and management are discussed 1.3 Factors which may interfere with the effectiveness of the treatment are discussed 1.4 Consent for treatment is confirmed 1.5 Client is resourced to support and assist in the monitoring of treatment reactions 1.6 Reactions to treatments are identified, documented and responded to |
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Element: |
1. Manage the myotherapy treatment |
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Performance Criteria: |
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Learning Outcomes
See Elements above
Details of Learning Activities
All class learning materials, notes and other key learning resources can be accessed via myRMIT at www.rmit.edu.au/learninghub.
A combination of activities will support student’s learning in this course, such as:
• Face-to-face &/or online lectures to cover theoretical and practical concepts for each topic in the course
• Students will learn to apply their skills and knowledge to work integrated learning (WIL) in the student & clinical practice environment, during simulations and classroom based learning
• Work experience &/or placements observation of performance in the workplace will be a valuable part of your learning experience
• Tutorial activities (individually and in teams) to discuss, debate, critique and consolidate your ideas and extend your understanding around key concepts within specific topics
• Online discussions and activities to support and collaborate with other students in your course and debate and discuss ideas
• Utilise and develop critical research and cognitive skills to find credible sources of health information
• Self-directed study time (eg. readings or activities around theory) to enhance and strengthen your knowledge and understanding of theoretical concepts
• To further facilitate learning students are strongly encouraged to use a range of communication tools between themselves and their course instructor as well as between themselves and fellow students by using the online learning platform
• It is strongly recommended that students partner up with fellow students in order to practice assessment, treatment and palpation techniques
Teaching Schedule
SEMESTER 1
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Myotherapy Treatment & Assessment |
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Class topics and Assessments – Semester 1 |
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Tuesday Class |
Friday Class |
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Week 1 |
Principles of myotherapy treatment and assessment - Subjective examination: LOOTRADIOP - Clinical impression - Objective examination: Postural Assessment |
Principles of myotherapy treatment and assessment - Objective examination: Gait - Overview of 9-point flexibility test, Orthopedic/Special tests, Neural assessment - Treatment principles MFTT, cupping, DIP |
Week 2 |
Principles of myotherapy treatment and assessment - Treatment principles: MET, joint mobilisations - Case study scenarios |
Cervical Region - Principles of optimum function - Common pathologies - Observation |
Week 3 |
Cervical Region - Range of motion assessment - Orthopedic/Special tests - Treatment: MFTT, cupping, DIP |
Cervical Region - Treatment: MET, Joint mobilisation - Corrective exercises
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Week 4 |
Cervical Region -Putting it all together - Case study |
Cervical Region - Assessment revision |
Week 5 |
Assessment Task 2.1 Cervical Region Tuesday & Thursday |
Ankle Region - Principles of optimum function - Common pathologies - Observation - Range of motion assessment |
Week 6 |
Ankle Region - Orthopedic/Special tests - Treatment: MFTT, cupping, DIP, MET, Joint mobilization - Ankle corrective exercises |
Knee Region - Principles of optimum function - Common pathologies - Observation - Range of motion assessment |
Week 7 |
Knee Region - Orthopedic/Special tests - Treatment: MFTT, cupping, DIP, MET, Joint mobilization - Knee corrective exercises |
Knee & Ankle Region -Putting it all together - Case study |
Week 8 |
Knee & Ankle Region - Assessment revision |
Assessment Task 2.2 Knee & Ankle Region Thursday & Friday |
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Mid Semester Break
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Week 9 |
Assessment Task 2.2 Knee & Ankle Region RESITS
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Thoracolumbar Region - Principles of optimum function - Common pathologies - Observation - Range of motion assessment |
Week 10 |
Thoracolumbar Region - Orthopedic/Special tests - Treatment: MFTT, cupping, DIP, MET, Joint mobilization - Tx Lx corrective exercises
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Grand Final Public Holiday – No Class |
Week 11 |
Hip Region - Principles of optimum function - Common pathologies - Observation - Range of motion assessment |
Hip Region - Orthopedic/Special tests - Treatment: MFTT, cupping, DIP, MET, Joint mobilization - Hip corrective exercises |
Week 12 |
Lumbopelvic SIJ Region - Assessment of slings - Treatment: MFTT, cupping - Corrective exercises |
Thoracolumbar Hip Region -Putting it all together - Case study |
Week 13 |
Thoracolumbar Hip Region - Assessment revision |
Assessment Task 2.3 Tx, Lx, Hip Region Thursday & Friday |
Week 14 |
GH Complex & Scapulothoracic Region - Principles of optimum function - Common pathologies - Observation |
GH Complex & Scapulothoracic Region - Range of motion assessment - Orthopedic/Special tests
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Week 15 |
GH Complex & Scapulothoracic Region - Treatment: MFTT, cupping, DIP, MET, Joint mobilization - Corrective exercises |
GH Complex & Scapulothoracic Region -Putting it all together - Case study |
Week 16 |
Cup Day Public Holiday – No Class |
GH Complex & Scapulothoracic Region - Assessment revision |
Week 17 |
Assessment Task 2.4 GH & Scapulothoracic Region Tuesday & Thursday |
Assessment Task 2.4 GH & Scapulothoracic Region RESITS |
SEMESTER 2 (to be confirmed in 2022)
Myo AxRx | |
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Class topics and Assessments |
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Week 1 |
Elbow, Forearm, Wrist & Hand – Anatomy Review |
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Week 2 |
Elbow, Forearm, Wrist & Hand – Active and Passive ROM testing |
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Week 3 |
Elbow, Forearm, Wrist & Hand – Resisted testing, Special tests, Conditions |
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Week 4 |
Elbow, Forearm, Wrist and Hand – Treatment |
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Week 5 |
Elbow, Forearm, Wrist and Hand – MDN |
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Week 6 |
Elbow, Forearm, Wrist and Hand Assessment revision |
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Week 7 |
Elbow, Forearm, Wrist and Hand Practical Assessment 2.5 |
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Mid Semester Break |
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Week 8 |
Neurodynamics |
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Week 9 |
Neurodynamics – Myotome & Dermatome Testing |
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Week 10 |
Neurodynamics – ULNT1, Median and Ulna nerve treatment |
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Week 11 |
Neurodynamics – ULNT2, Radial nerve treatment |
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Week 12 |
Neurodynamics – Upper body review |
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Week 13 |
Neurodynamics – Lower body: Sciatic nerve |
Week 14 |
Neurodynamics – Lower body: Femoral nerve |
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Week 15 |
Neurodynamics Assessment revision |
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Week 16 |
Neurodynamics Assessment 2.6 |
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
Overview of Learning Resources:
Students will be expected to utilise a range of recent and appropriate library, electronic, text and other resources.
Students will be provided with resources and tools for leaning in this course through myRMIT.
Readings given in class times and relevant literature as it comes to hand are important in order to maintain an up to date knowledge of the industry
Additional resources:
P, Brukner, K, Khan, 2017, Brukner & Khan’s Clinical Sports Medicine, 5th edn, McGraw Hill Education, North Ryde, NSW
Students are required to wear closed toe shoes and bring 2 clean towels to practical classes.
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 – Clinic Observation skills checklist
Assessment Task 2 – Practical case study assessments
Assessment Tasks
1. Myo AxRx Clinic observation skills checklists
All clinic skills in the Myo AxRx section of the clinic skills checklist must be completed in the RMIT student Myotherapy clinic. Each skill must have the required satisfactory observations by the clinic supervisors. Please see clinic checklists for a list of these skills.
These skills must be completed prior to final clinic shift.
2. Myo AxRx Practical Assessments
6 Practical case study based assessments will be held during class time. Students will be assessed on practical skills and knowledge. These practical assessments incorporate skills from other courses/subjects, so please check assessment tools carefully.
All components of the assessment must be shown to a satisfactory level for the student to be deemed competent for these courses.
AT 2.1 - Cervical practical case study.
AT 2.2 - Lower leg, foot & ankle
AT 2.3 - Hip, Pelvis and lumbar practical case study.
AT 2.4 - Gleno-humeral joint practical case study.
AT 2.5 - Elbow, forearm, wrist & hand
AT 2.6 - Neurological and neurodynamic practical case study
All assessments must be satisfactory for a student to be deemed competent in these units.
Course guides for Semester 1, 2021 were finalised and published before the semester started with all the teaching, learning and assessment information current at that time. Please note that some course guides may have small differences between Part A and Part B because of necessary changes (related to COVID-19) made to Part B during the semester.
Assessment Matrix
Other Information
The Myotherapy Assessment & Treatment subject is delivered face-to-face over two, 3 hour classes per week for the first semester and 1 class per week for the second semester (see learning schedule for dates & topics).
This subject aims to further develop the essential knowledge and skill required by a practising
Myotherapist. Students will learn the practical skills and knowledge required to identify abnormal soft tissue function and apply techniques to positively correct this. There will also be incorporation of Myofascial Dry Needling so please have appropriate clothes available.
Direct soft tissue therapy treatment skills and clinical assessment tools developed at the Diploma level will be advanced. The subject will also progress learning in anatomy, physiology and occupational health and safety (OH&S).
Please bring 2 clean towels to class.
Important information regarding Assessment Tasks:
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.
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism
RMIT has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/rights-and-responsibilities/academic-integrity
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