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Unit study package code: MEDS3003

Mode of study: Internal

Tuition pattern summary: Note: For any specific variations to this tuition pattern and for precise information refer to the Learning Activities section.

Lecture: 1 x 1 Hours Weekly Science Laboratory: 1 x 2 Hours Weekly Tutorial: 1 x 1 Hours Weekly

This unit does not have a fieldwork component.

Credit Value: 25.0

Pre-requisite units:303542 (v.0) Bachelor of Science (Occupational Therapy) or any previous version OR B-OCCT (v.0) Bachelor of Science (Occupational Therapy) or any previous version

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313401 (v.0) Functional Anatomy 100 or any previous version OR 309629 (v.0) Anatomy 131 or any previous version OR HUMB1002 (v.0) Functional Anatomy or any previous version OR HUMB1005 (v.0) Applied Anatomy or any previous version

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311233 (v.0) Occupational Therapy Principles and Practice 142 or any previous version OR 309632 (v.0) OT 142 - Foundations of Occupational Therapy or any previous version OR OCCT1000 (v.0) Concepts in Occupational Therapy Practice or any previous version

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309631 (v.0) Pathophysiology 241 or any previous version OR MEDS2000 (v.0) Clinical Pathophysiology or any previous version

Co-requisite units: Nil

Anti-requisite units: Nil

Unit Outline

MEDS3003 Orthoses and Upper Limb Rehabilitation Semester 1, 2017

Faculty of Health Sciences School of Occupational Therapy and Social Work

MEDS3003 Orthoses and Upper Limb Rehabilitation Bentley Campus 10 Feb 2017 School of Occupational Therapy and Social Work, Faculty of Health Sciences

Page: 1 of 15CRICOS Provider Code 00301J

The only authoritative version of this Unit Outline is to be found online in OASIS

Acknowledgement of Country We respectfully acknowledge the Indigenous Elders, custodians, their descendants and kin of this land past and present. The Centre for Aboriginal Studies aspires to contribute to positive social change for Indigenous Australians through higher education and research.

Syllabus Introduction of biomechanical and kinesiological principles related to analysis of normal and abnormal movements. Assessment of range of motion and muscle strength using manual muscle testing and goniometry. Study of the occupational therapy specialisation concerned with the principles and techniques for treating diseases and injuries of the upper limb.

Result type: Grade/Mark

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Unit coordinator: Title: Associate ProfessorName: Hoe LeePhone: 08 9266 4652Email: [email protected]: Building: 401 - Room: 351

Teaching Staff: Name: Bethanie TrevenenPhone: 92663600Email: [email protected]: Building: 901 - Room: 362

Name: Thuy Tran (Twee)Phone: 92663600Email: [email protected]: Building: 901 - Room: 362

Name: Alison ButcherPhone: 92663600Email: [email protected]: Building: 901 - Room: 362

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Introduction This unit provides the foundations of biomechanics, kinesiology, hand therapy and orthotics by integrating knowledge of musculoskeletal structure, function and pathophysiology with the principles of the Person, Environment Occupation framework which guides OT assessment and intervention.

Students learn the terminology and theory of biomechanics and kinesiology and the application of these concepts to occupational therapy practice. Assessment of range of motion and muscle strength using manual muscle testing and goniometry are reviewed and students are required to demonstrate these assessment techniques.

The Orthoses and Rehabilitation Science unit provides students with the knowledge and skills required for beginning practice in hand therapy. Upper limb anatomy is reviewed and students are required to relate biomechanical problems to occupational performance issues. Assessment and treatment techniques are explored while incorporating an understanding of tissue healing principles. In particular, students learn assessment and treatment techniques within the evidence-based practice approach for the management of oedema, scarring, range of motion and strength.

Orthotics is reviewed with analysis of the clinical reasoning and the biomechanical principles involved in orthoses construction. Students learn to make orthoses designed to; immobilize the wrist and hand, to restrict movement of finger joints and to mobilize the thumb. Within this unit students learn theory and skills which are applicable to a range of occupational therapy practice settings, including; paediatrics, vocational rehabilitation and adult physical rehabilitation.

Unit Learning Outcomes All graduates of Curtin University achieve a set of nine graduate attributes during their course of study. These tell an employer that, through your studies, you have acquired discipline knowledge and a range of other skills and attributes which employers say would be useful in a professional setting. Each unit in your course addresses the graduate attributes through a clearly identified set of learning outcomes. They form a vital part in the process referred to as assurance of learning. The learning outcomes tell you what you are expected to know, understand or be able to do in order to be successful in this unit. Each assessment for this unit is carefully designed to test your achievement of one or more of the unit learning outcomes. On successfully completing all of the assessments you will have achieved all of these learning outcomes.

Your course has been designed so that on graduating we can say you will have achieved all of Curtin's Graduate Attributes through the assurance of learning process in each unit.

On successful completion of this unit students can: Graduate Attributes addressed

1 Identify principles of kinesiology and biomechanics using correct terminology

2 Assess joint motion and muscle strength using goniometry and manual muscle testing

3 Apply clinical reasoning to assess and treat common injuries and diseases of the upper limb

4 Apply biomechanical and anatomical principles to fabricate static hand orthoses

5 Critically appraise orthoses fabrication and relevance to the OT process





Curtin's Graduate Attributes

Learning Activities The focus of teaching in this unit is the practical application of theories and concepts. Students will have the opportunity to use a variety of assessment and treatment tools and to apply these to case study examples. The teaching emphasis allows students to experience the assessment and treatment media they are likely to see in clinical practice.

Videos of patients and classroom demonstration by staff and students are used to assist learning.

Thorough Preparatory Viewing Lectures (ilecture) and pre-reading is essential and students are required to work collaboratively in laboratories and tutorials. Additional suggested readings are listed, however, exam questions are taken only from the essential preparation readings. Students will be asked to role-play as patients and therapists and are required to actively participate in class.

Unit information and materials are accessed via Blackboard and students are required to check the discussion board of the unit a minimum of two times per week. When questions arise students are advised to read the discussion board on Blackboard to check if their query has previously been addressed. Students are reminded the discussion board is available to be read by all students of the unit, teaching staff of the unit and Head of School and as such all communication needs to be written in a professional manner.

Tutorials and Laboratories

The tutorials are designed to encourage independent learning and are mostly experiential in nature. The weekly readings from the text and reading list are compulsory, as they are preparatory material for the laboratories. You will be expected to come prepared and actively participate in laboratory activities. Please advise the unit coordinator if you have concerns about your attendance record.

Learning Resources Essential texts

The required textbook(s) for this unit are:

l Radomski, M.V.& Trombly, C.A. (Eds.). (2014). Occupational therapy for physical dysfunction. (7th ed.). Philadelphia: Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins. ISBN/ISSN: 1451127464

(ISBN/ISSN: 1451127464)

Other resources Recommended texts

You do not have to purchase the following textbooks but you may like to refer to them. Cooper, C. (2013). Fundamentals of hand therapy: clinical reasoning and treatment guidelines for common diagnosis of upper extremity. (2nd ed.) St. Louis: C.V. Mosby & Co. RES, 3 DAY (ISBN/ISSN: 323091040) You do not have to purchase the following textbooks but you may like to refer to them. Amini, D., (2004). Renaissance occupational therapy and occupation-based hand therapy. OT Practice, 9(3),11- 15.Retrieved from

Apply discipline knowledge Thinking skills (use analytical skills to solve problems)

Information skills (confidence to investigate new ideas)

Communication skills Technology skillsLearning how to learn (apply principles learnt to new situations) (confidence to tackle unfamiliar problems)

International perspective (value the perspectives of others)

Cultural understanding (value the perspectives of others)

Professional Skills (work independently and as a team) (plan own work)

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Curtin University Library document delivery. Available via Blackboard Crepeau, E.B., Cohn, E.S. & Schell, B.A. (Eds.) (2009). Willard and Spackman’s occupational therapy. (11th ed.). Philadelphia: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins. RES, 3 DAY Davis, J., Craik, J., & Polatajko, H (2007).Using the Canadian Process Practice Framework: Amplifying the process. In Townsend, E. Enabling occupation 11: advancing an occupational therapy vision for health, well-being and justice through occupation (pp.242-272) Ottawa: Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists ACE. RES, Chapter 10 available via E-Reserve Greene, D.P. & Roberts, S.L. (1999). Kinesiology: movement in the context of activity. St. Louis: Mosby. RES, 3 DAY, Chapter 8 available via E-Reserve Hall, B. (2008). Therapists treatment guidelines for extensor tendon repairs zones 3-4 and 5-8. Western Australia: Australian Hand Therapy Association. RES

Mackin, E. J. et al (Eds.) (2002) Rehabilitation of the hand and upper extremity St. Louis: Mosby. RES Muscolino, J.E. (2010) The muscular system manual: the skeletal muscles of the human body, 3rd edition, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, Baltimore. Prosser, R. & Connelly, W.B. (Eds.) (2003), Rehabilitation of the hand and upper limb. Edinburgh: Butterworth- Heinemann. RES, 3 Day Rybski, M. (Ed), (2004). Kinesiology for occupational therapy. New Jersey: Slack Incorporating. RES, 3 DAY, Chapter 2 available via E-Reserve Wilton, J. (Ed.) (2002). Hand splinting principles of design and fabrication (2nd ed.).London: Saunders RES Online Resources ‘an@tomytv’ available via Curtin Library.

‘Journal of Hand Therapy’ available online through Curtin Library via ‘Science Direct’ database. Web site of the Australian Hand Therapy Association: www.ahta.com.au Web site for ‘Reveals’ Thermoplastics: www.reveals.com

Web site for DASH: Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand www.dash.iwh.on.ca Web site for ‘Orthosports’: www.orthosports.com.au

Assessment Assessment schedule

Detailed information on assessment tasks

1. Practical Test of Upper Limb Assessment Techniques (10 Marks): The principles of anatomy, kinesiology and biomechanics provide the foundation of many aspects of occupational therapy practice. Using a case study format students are required

Task Value % Date DueUnit Learning Outcome(s)

Assessed

1

Practical test of upper limb assessment techniques 10 percent Week: 5 Day: During Lab Classes Time: During Lab Classes

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2Case Study assessment 40 percent Week: 10

Day: Monday Time: 0030

3

3Orthoses Fabrication 10 percent Week: 14

Day: Thursday Time: 0030

4,5

4

Exam 40 percent Week: Exam Period Day: See Exam Timetable Time: See Exam Timetable

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complete a ten-minute practical test which requires the application of these principles to hand and upper limb assessment. Foundational occupational therapy skills are demonstrated in the practical test and, as such, the required pass mark of the assessment is seven (70%). There are three parts to this 10 minute practical test - a. ROM, b. MMT and c. Question on theory/justification. A rubric for this assessment is in the Blackboard folder. a. Demonstration of Range of Motion (ROM) Assessment

Assessment of active and passive range of motion using goniometry, following guidelines in chapter five, Cooper, (2007) Fundamentals of Hand Therapy. Students will be required to demonstrate two of the following joint range of motion assessments as specified by the case study the student is allocated during the test.

l Wrist flexion and extension

l Wrist radial and ulnar deviation

l Thumb palmar abduction of the carpometacarpal joint l Thumb radial abduction of the carpometacarpal joint l Thumb interphalangeal flexion and extension

l Finger metacarpophalangeal flexion and extension

l Finger interphalangeal flexion and extension

Students are required to record the range of motion result using the recording methods for range of motion as described in chapter five, Cooper, (2007) Fundamentals of Hand Therapy. b. Demonstration of Manual Muscle Testing (MMT)

Assessment of manual muscle testing, following the guidelines in Chapter Seven of the essential text book (Radomski & Trombly, 2014). Students will be required to demonstrate one of the following manual muscle testing assessments as specified by the case study the student is allocated during the test. Manual Muscle Testing of the action of the following muscles in the ‘against-gravity’ position.

l Flexor Digitorum Profundus

l Flexor Digitorum Superficialis

l Extensor Digitorum Communis

l Extensor Pollicis Longus

l Flexor Pollicis Longus

As part of the test, students are required to be able to define a muscle grade of 0, trace (1), poor (2), fair (3), good (4), and normal (5). According to the definitions of muscle grades as outlined in page 186 Table 7-1 of the essential textbook (Radomski & Trombly, 2014) c. Question relating to ROM and MMT Assessments

Students are required to answer a question relating to ROM and MMT assessment techniques. Professional Behaviour

Students are assessed on their professional behaviour, eg dress, instructions and manner.





2. Case Study Assignment (40 Marks) Allocations for the case study assignment are posted on Blackboard and are listed under laboratory groups in Assessment Two of the Assessments section. Each student is allocated a case study and the case study details are posted under Assessment Two.

Assignments must be submitted electronically via Turnitin on Blackboard. Final submission is the one that is marked. Using the Person-Environment-Occupation-Performance (PEOP) Model by Chrisitansen, Baum & Bass-Haugen (2005) and following the Canadian Practice Process Framework as outlined by Davis, Craik & Polatajko (2007) students are required to define and justify the occupational goals, objectives and plan for their case study client according to the following:

1. Occupational Performance and Participation Issues (2.5 marks)

Using the PEOP Model identify the intrinsic (person) and extrinsic (environment) factors that will impact the clients occupational performance and participation issues. Consider including the model in your appendices.

List in point form the five factors most relevant to your client. 2. Interpret Findings (2.5 marks) Interpretation of findings guides goal-setting and planning processes. Through the use and analysis of the PEOP model, assessment of relevant barriers and facilitators to occupational performance and participation, and your understanding of your client’s diagnosis, list in point form all relevant findings. Ensure you cover Person- Environment-Occupational-Performance findings as well as diagnoses related findings.

3.Occupational Goals and Objectives (5 marks)

Incorporate your understanding of your client’s diagnosis, analysis of their intrinsic and extrinic factors and the interpretation of findings to identify your client’s Occupational Goals. List in point form a maximum of five Occupational Goals. Following this, list in point form a maximum of ten objectives. Objectives are action-based and describe the steps required to achieve the Occupational Goals. Objectives demonstrate analysis of assessment findings and are appropriate to your client’s diagnosis. The Occupational Goals and Objectives must address Parts A and Part B of your case study.

**Ensure both your Occupational Goals and Objectives include timeframes** Word limit of two pages for sections 1, 2, and 3. Point form is acceptable.

4. Occupational Therapy Plan (10 marks) Use the table available on Blackboard under the "Unit Assessments" tab to describe the Occupational Therapy Plan you will use with your client. Please complete a separate plan for both Part A and Part B of your case study i.e two plans. Identify the hand therapy objectives and Occupational Goal(s) being addressed. Consider the hand therapy objectives that are a priority for each of the appointments.

Give detailed information of your Occupational Therapy Plan including the assessment and treatment techniques you will use; equipment required, instructions to client, time allocated during appointment. Your plan needs to be realistically achievable within the time available for rehabilitation of your client. Treatment techniques may also include referral to other services. Use the appendix to include specific details of the assessments, activities, home programs and splints you are planning to use.

**Be mindful to avoid contraindicated assessments and/or interventions as these will attract significant penalties in this section** 5. Evidence Base (10 marks)

Review current research on treatment approaches to your client’s diagnosis. With reference to texts and





journal AND consideration of the four pillars of evidence, state your rationale for your treatment choices, including your choice of splints. Include a minimum of five references to relevant literature and research.

Word limit of eight pages for sections 4 and 5

6. Appendix (5 marks) Provide specific details of the assessments, activities, and home programs you are using in your Occupational Therapy Plan. Include photographs or drawings of splints you are intending to use. Include a minimum of five references to relevant literature, sources and/or product catalogues.

Word limit of five pages for section 6. 7. Grammar, spelling, referencing (5 marks)

Marks are deducted for spelling and referencing errors and incorrect grammar.

Assignment format:

Case study assignment must be submitted through Blackboard. On the cover sheet, please write the name of your case study client and your laboratory class time and day.

Written text

Font: size 12. Spacing: 1.5 Margins: 2.5cm margins on the left, right, bottom & top of page Table

Font: size 10 Spacing: 1.0 Margins: 1.0cm margins on the left, right, bottom & top of page Length of assignment: 15 pages in total excluding reference list

NB: pages exceeding the maximum of 15 pages will not be included in the marking.

3. Orthoses Fabrication and Written Reflection (10 Marks) The emphasis of the splinting component is on the opportunity to apply underlying theories and principles to the splinting process. Splints are assessed for overall construction, presentation and finishing.

The mark allocations for Assessment Three are as follows: three splints for assessment (6marks) and a written reflection (4 marks)

a. Orthoses Fabrication and Finishing

Students are required to submit all three splints for assessment. Orthoses Fabrication and Finishing.

Submit the following splints you have made on your client.

l Volar wrist splint l Hand based thumb post splint l Volar wrist and hand resting splint

Each splint needs to be finished with edges smoothed and straps applied. Please check the ‘Hints for finishing splints’ document available on Blackboard for details of the finishing required presentation and overall construction.

Submission process:

Step 1: Please submit the Written Reflection section of assignment to Bb on the date specified in program plan.

Step 2: Clearly label all splints with name and student number and enclose in the large ziplock bag provided in class.

Step 3: Print out the fully labelled “Peer Appraisal” form from Bb and enclose the printout in the bag.

Step 4: Hand in the ziplock bag during the last week tutorial class time.

b. Written reflection

Select one of the above splints and complete the following analysis Word Limit: two pages

1.Splint Details (1 mark)





Splint Name Material Used Material Type

Position Prescribed

Note positioning of the hand and wrist joints you were aiming for when making the splint. Where appropriate record this position in degrees of range of motion.

Position Achieved

Note positioning of the wrist and upper limb joints you achieved when making the splint. Where appropriate record this position in degrees of range of motion.

2. Analysis of Splint making (2 marks)

Describe the anatomical and biomechanical principles relevant to the construction of this splint.

3.Grammar, spelling and referencing (1 mark)

Marks are deducted for spelling errors and incorrect grammar Assignment format:

Font: size 12.

Spacing: 1.5.

Margins: 2.5cm margins on the left, right, bottom and top of the page

Length of assignment: 2 pages in total excluding reference list and appendices

Dates when students can collect their splints will be published on Blackboard.

4. Exam (40 Marks) This is a two hour written examination, consisting of Part A and B. Part A focuses on management of a orthopeadic case and Part B is short questions on theory and practical knowledge of upper limb rehabilitation. More details on the examination will be available on BB of the unit prior to the exam.

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Program calendar

Week

(Begin Date)

Lecture : One Hour Tutorial : One Hour Laboratory : Two Hours Assessment

Week 1

(27 Feb)

Intro to Unit, Resources, Anatomy activity Functional Active Motion Scan

Principles of Goniometry Recording

methods Precautions Demo & practice: Shoulder, elbow.

Week 2

(6March)

Kinesiology & Biomechanics Forces, Measurement Levers

Levers of the Hand Swan Neck Boutonnière Intrinsic & Extrinsic tightness

Demonstration & practise Goniometry: Wrist, Hand

ROM activity

Week 3

(13March)

Assessment Techniques for hand and upper limb

Video: Saturday Night palsy Discuss Occupational Issues

Manual Muscle Testing Demo & practice MMT activity Strength testing: Dynamometer & Pinch Gauge

Week 4

(20March)

Wound/Tissue Healing:

OT Process with hand injuries & impairments

Assessment: Oedema Sensation Assessment: Function/Dexterity Assessment Forms Practise MMT & ROM

Week 5

(27th March)

OT role: Tendon Injury Treatment Techniques: Oedema Universal Precautions

Assessment One: Practical Test Assessment One: practical test during lab class times this week.

Week 6

(3 April)

OT role: Fractures Treatment Techniques: Scarring Hyper-sensitivity Pain

Video: assessment

OT objectives and goals

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Tuition free weeks (Week 7 & Week 8)

Week 9

(24 April)

Orthotics:

Principles and Concepts

Review Splinting as a treatment media Treatment Techniques: ROM, Strength Treatment Techniques:

Review Splinting Safety Precautions

Week 10

(1 May)

Orthotics:

Principles and Concepts

Splinting materials

Strapping, padding and splinting tips

Demonstration: Thumb web space

Dorsal PIP extension block splint Students to practice making splints

Assessment Two: Case via Blackboard Due Date: 0030 Monday 1 May, 2016

Week 11

(8 May)

OT role: Nerve injuries Demo Mallet finger splint

Students make Mallet finger splints

Demonstration Wrist splint Students make Wrist Splint

Week 12

(15 May)

OT role: Burns Demo: pattern-making for resting splint

Students practice

Demonstration thumbpost splint students make thumbpost splint

Week 13

(22 May)

OT role: Arthritis Free time to finish thumbpost splint

and wrist splint

Demo Resting Splint:

Students make Resting Splint

Week 14 Overview and conclusion Electromodalities Exam Review Submit “Written Section” of Assignment Three

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(29 May) Reflective learning and peer assessment on the splints fabricated

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Due Date: 0030 Thursday 1st June, 2016

Hand in the splints during your tutorial time

Study Week

(5 June)

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Exam Week

(12 June)

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Exam Week

(19 June)

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Documents

MEDS3003 Orthoses and Upper Limb Rehabilitation Semester 1 ...ctl.curtin.edu.au/teaching_learning_services/unit_outline_builder/pdf... · MEDS3003 Orthoses and Upper Limb Rehabilitation