Manipulative Physiotherapy

Overview

Graduates of this programme will be able to:

• Demonstrate a lifelong ability to critically analyse and evaluate ongoing practice so that the quality of practice can be advanced and ensured;
• Assess patients and make rational decisions regarding physiotherapeutic approaches to treatment, through a logical clinical reasoning process;
• Demonstrate the level of proficiency, confidence and independence in the safety use of Manipulative Physiotherapy expected of a graduate in the field; and
• Critically evaluate the management methods and to work in the framework of evidence-based approach.

Characteristics

• This programme fulfills all requirements of international monitoring by International Federation of Orthopaedic Manipulative Physical Therapists (IFOMPT).
• Students who successfully complete the award are eligible to apply for full membership of Manipulative Therapy Specialty Group of the Hong Kong Physiotherapy Association, which is a member organisation of IFOMPT.
• Unique experience in Chinese manual therapy in an East–meets-West context.
• Programme aimed at clinical specialisation. Highly commended by clinicians and clinic/ department managers of private and public organisations.
• Balance of theory, practice and scientific investigation components.

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