307227 (v.1) PTO 651 Rehabilitation Mobility

Area:

School of Physiotherapy

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

4.0

Individual Study:

2 x 2 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

Clinical reasoning in the assessment and treatment of client mobility. Surface anatomy, assessment and maintenance of joint and muscle range of movement, assessment of muscle strength and exercise progression, assessment and treatment of posture, patient mobility and the use of walking aids.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this course students will have - Described the process of an efficient physical examination that addresses the presenting impairments in the context of the activity limitation imposed by the client's condition and functional environment. Applied a knowledge of surface anatomy, anatomy to the assessment and maintenance of muscle and joint range of motion and muscle strength. Described a framework for the development of an integrated exercise program. Evaluated standing and sitting postures and described common variations from normal posture and movement. Selected appropriate walking aids to compensate for limited impairments to enable a client to be mobile in functional activities.

Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases.

Unit References:

Edlin, G. and Golanty E. (1992), Health and Wellness: A Holistic Approach, 4th ed. Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Boston. Greenberg, J. and Dintiman, G. (1997), Wellness: Creating a Life of Health and Fitness. Allyn and Bacon, Boston. Norkin, C. and White, J. (1985), Measurement of Joint Motion: A Guide to Goniometry, 2nd ed. F.A. Davis Company, Philadelphia. Perry, J. (1992), Gait Analysis: Normal and Pathological Function. SLACK Incorporated, New Jersey. Galley, P and Forster, A (1987), Human Movement: An Introductory Text for Physiotherapy Students, 2nd ed. Churchill Livingstone, Melbourne. Sullivan, P.E. and Marko, P.D. (1995), Clinical Decision Making in Therapeutic Exercise. Appleton and Lange, Connecticut.

Unit Texts:

Clarkson, H. (2000), Musculoskeletal Assessment: Joint Range of Motion and Manual Muscle Strength, 2nd ed. Williams and Wilkins, Baltimore.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Continuous Assessment 70%, Examination 30%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Field of Education:

61703 Occupational Therapy

HECS Band (if applicable):

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

Informational

Result Type:

Grade/Mark

Availability

Availability Information has not been provided by the respective School or Area. Prospective students should contact the School or Area listed above for further information.

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