Course Title: Perform myotherapy clinical assessment

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2021

Course Code: COTH5009

Course Title: Perform myotherapy clinical assessment

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

kesh.bassi@rmit.edu.au 

Toby Glennon

toby.glennon@rmit.edu.au

 

Nominal Hours: 100

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 COTH5011 Provide Myotherapy treatment (VU21878) and forms the Myo AxRx cluster.

Course Description

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assess a client’s condition in order to provide myotherapy treatment. It focuses on being able to effectively gather and interpret information during an examination and to make an accurate appraisal for myotherapy treatment.

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:	VU21876 Perform myotherapy clinical assessment
Element:	1. Evaluate the client's needs
Performance Criteria:	1.1 Client’s purpose for consultation is established and symptoms being experienced are investigated 1.2 Services able to be provided and limitations of available services are clearly explained 1.3 Factors likely to have a negative impact on assessment are investigated in consultation with the client and strategies implemented to minimise the effects of these factors wherever possible 1.4 Personal abilities, level of professional competence and parameters of role are discussed with the client 1.5 Clients are referred to other health care providers where their needs are identified as beyond the scope of the services able to be provided, or if the needs of the client are best met by doing so 1.6 Legal rights of the client are promoted
Element:	2. Collect a thorough and relevant medical history of the client
Performance Criteria:	2.1 Information required from the client for the client'shistory is sought in an appropriate manner 2.2 Information forwarded by other health professionals is evaluated 2.3 Principles of confidentiality are explained and adhered to 2.4 Severity of client symptoms are identified and probable conclusions investigated 2.5 Information is collected and organised in a format that can be interpreted by other health professionals
Element:	3. Perform an examination of the client and analyse findings
Performance Criteria:	3.1 Appropriate areas of the client's body are exposed during the examination 3.2 Severity of symptoms, irritabilityof thepathology and the nature of the pathology/condition are evaluated during the examination 3.3 Contraindications or precautions are assessed, and testing is modified accordingly 3.4 Client feedback is sought on comfort levels and effect of clinical test 3.5 The client is positioned appropriately for therapist access and suitability for specific reliable tests 3.6 Client comfort, stability and modesty is observed and maintained 3.7 Preliminary assessment is made, documented and communicated to client 3.8 Specific details of signs and symptoms of the presenting complaint/s are elicited if appropriate 3.9 Suitable myotherapy assessment techniques are applied and analysed, including observations and tests of a client 3.10 Findings are interpreted to determine whether: There is a relationship between the symptoms There is any diurnal pattern in the behaviour of the symptoms There are predisposing factors present that are related to the symptoms There are aggravating factors relating symptoms
Element:	4. Plan appropriate client management strategy
Performance Criteria:	4.1 The interpretations of all data from examinations (subjective and objective) are correlated and evaluated to determine an appropriatedifferential clinical assessment 4.2 Information gathered is assessed and assigned priorities in consultation with client 4.3 Indications for referral are identified and noted 4.4 Management of selected treatment in relation to any other current therapies is negotiated 4.5 The appropriate treatment evaluation strategy is planned 4.6 Relevant documentation is prepared
Element:	5. Inform the client
Performance Criteria:	5.1 Rationale of the myotherapy assessment plan is discussed with client 5.2 Client enquiries are responded to using appropriate language and terminology 5.3 Client complianceand informed consent is negotiated 5.4 Client expectations/ prognosis is informed and educated 5.5 Any relevant information from medical or diagnostic reports is communicated to the client where appropriate 5.6 Any indications for referral and other collaborative options are discussed with client

Learning Outcomes

See elements of competency 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

	Myotherapy Treatment & Assessment
	Class topics and Assessments – Semester 1
Tuesday Class	Friday Class
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
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
Mid Semester Break
Week 9	Assessment Task 2.2 Knee & Ankle Region RESITS	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	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
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
Date	Class topics and Assessments
Week 1	Elbow, Forearm, Wrist & Hand – Anatomy Review
Week 2	Elbow, Forearm, Wrist & Hand – Active and Passive ROM testing
Week 3	Elbow, Forearm, Wrist & Hand – Resisted testing, Special tests, Conditions
Week 4	Elbow, Forearm, Wrist and Hand – Treatment
Week 5	Elbow, Forearm, Wrist and Hand – MDN
Week 6	Elbow, Forearm, Wrist and Hand Assessment revision
Week 7	Elbow, Forearm, Wrist and Hand Practical Assessment 2.5
	Mid Semester Break
Week 8	Neurodynamics
Week 9	Neurodynamics – Myotome & Dermatome Testing
Week 10	Neurodynamics – ULNT1, Median and Ulna nerve treatment
Week 11	Neurodynamics – ULNT2, Radial nerve treatment
Week 12	Neurodynamics – Upper body review
Week 13	Neurodynamics – Lower body: Sciatic nerve
Week 14	Neurodynamics – Lower body: Femoral nerve
Week 15	Neurodynamics Assessment revision
Week 16	Neurodynamics Assessment 2.6

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

References

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

Recommended Text:

P, Brukner, K, Khan, 2017, Brukner & Khan's Clinical Sports Medicine, 5th Edition, 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

 AT1: 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.

 

AT2: 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).

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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