Area: | School of Physiotherapy |
Credits: | 50.0 |
Contact Hours: | 15.0 |
Clinical Practice: | 5 x 3 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | Advanced manual therapy of the peripheral articulations and spinal column. Consolidation of the initial examination and management plan. Comprehensive studies in anatomy, biomechanics and physiology of the neuromusculoskeletal system appropriate to the investigation of the presenting disorders. Formation and testing of diagnostic hypotheses for neuromusculoskeletal disorders and treatment prescriptions. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will have conducted a competent examination of a patient with musculoskeletal disorder. Developed a diagnosis which is consistent with the findings of the examination. Identified suitable management options,including treatment by manual therapy and re-evaluated the patient following treatment and identified the ongoing requirements of the patient. Demonstrated competence in administering the treatment chosen for a particular patient. |
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: | No prescribed references. |
Unit Texts: | No prescribed texts. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Clinical Examination 50%. Clinical practical 50%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 61701 Physiotherapy | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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