Simon Fraser University
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Course Outlines

Fall 2021 - BPK 481 D100

Musculoskeletal Disorders (3)

Class Number: 6450

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Mon, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Dec 14, 2021
    Tue, 7:00–10:00 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    BPK 303 and 326.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Provides an in-depth understanding of musculoskeletal conditions through the interpretation of patient case studies. An evidence-based practice model will be incorporated to support the use of clinical diagnostic tests and to design client-centered rehabilitation programs. Exposure to populations including but not limited to motor vehicle accidents, workplace injuries, postoperative, sport, and paediatrics.

COURSE DETAILS:

In Person

All lectures, tutorials and exams will be conducted in person.

 

Number of weeks

13 weeks

 

Number of hours of lecture/labs/tutorials per week

3 hours of lecture, 1 hour of tutorial

 

Lecture topics

  1. Knee
  2. Ankle and foot
  3. Hip
  4. Lumbar spine
  5. Shoulder
  6. Elbow
  7. Wrist and hand
  8. Head and neck

 

Tutorial topics

  1. Study design
  2. ICF model
  3. Critical appraisal
  4. Risk factors
  5. Outcome measures
  6. WorkSafe BC
  7. Task analysis
  8. Documentation
  9. ICBC
  10. Electrical modalities

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

  1. To interpret the subjective history and objective findings from an orthopaedic assessment
  2. To incorporate a pathoanatomical approach to musculoskeletal injuries
  3. To learn the roles of the different members of the health care team
  4. To learn the roles of a kinesiologist in different healthcare settings
  5. To consider the effects of pharmacological agents when prescribing exercise interventions
  6. To understand how the stages of healing for different tissue structures can influence prognosis as well as the development of an intervention
  7. To develop a foundation for conducting a differential diagnosis for musculoskeletal conditions (risk factors, epidemiology, signs, symptoms, aetiology, pathophysiology)
  8. To interpret psychometric properties of self-report and functional outcome measures
  9. To develop client-centred, evidence-based intervention plans

Grading

  • Participation assignments 10%
  • Scholarly paper 20%
  • Midterm exam 30%
  • Final exam 40%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

All required course material will be provided to students in the form of case studies, outcome measures, power point presentations and tutorial readings.


RECOMMENDED READING:

  1. Magee DJ. Orthopedic physical assessment. 6th ed. St. Louis, MO: Saunders; 2014.
  2. Moore KL, Dalley AF, Agur AM. Clinically oriented anatomy. 8th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 2017.

Department Undergraduate Notes:

It is the responsibility of the student to keep their BPK course outlines if they plan on furthering their education.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

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Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

TEACHING AT SFU IN FALL 2021

Teaching at SFU in fall 2021 will involve primarily in-person instruction, with approximately 70 to 80 per cent of classes in person/on campus, with safety plans in place.  Whether your course will be in-person or through remote methods will be clearly identified in the schedule of classes.  You will also know at enrollment whether remote course components will be “live” (synchronous) or at your own pace (asynchronous).

Enrolling in a course acknowledges that you are able to attend in whatever format is required.  You should not enroll in a course that is in-person if you are not able to return to campus, and should be aware that remote study may entail different modes of learning, interaction with your instructor, and ways of getting feedback on your work than may be the case for in-person classes.

Students with hidden or visible disabilities who may need class or exam accommodations, including in the context of remote learning, are advised to register with the SFU Centre for Accessible Learning (caladmin@sfu.ca or 778-782-3112) as early as possible in order to prepare for the fall 2021 term.