Master of Science in Manipulative Physiotherapy

Aims and Characteristics

Programme Aims

Graduates of this programme are able to

• meet the changing needs in the practice of rehabilitation and contribute to its development;

• demonstrate a lifelong ability to critically analyse and evaluate ongoing practice to ensure and advance the quality of practice;

• assess patients and make rational decisions regarding physiotherapeutic approaches to treatment, through a logical clinical reasoning process;

• demonstrate proficiency, confidence and independence in the safe use of manipulative physiotherapy expected of a graduate in the field;

• critically evaluate management methods and work within the framework of the evidence-based approach.

Description

• This programme fulfils all of the requirements of international monitoring set by the International Federation of Orthopaedic Manipulative Physical Therapists (IFOMPT).

• Students who successfully complete the programme may be eligible to apply for full membership of the Manipulative Therapy Specialty Group of the Hong Kong Physiotherapy Association, which is a member organisation of the IFOMPT.

• The programme provides students with a unique experience of Chinese manual therapy in an East-meets-West context.

• Clinicians and clinic/department managers of private and public organisations highly commend the course for its focus on clinical specialisation.

• The programme offers a balance of theory, practice and scientific investigation.

• Reasonable credit transfer will be considered for equivalent subjects earned at postgraduate level.