13343 (v.2) PTO 252 - Physiotherapy Practice
Area: |
School of Physiotherapy |
Credits: |
25.0 |
Contact Hours: |
2.0 |
| ** The tuition pattern below provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. For more precise information please check your unit outline. ** | |
Lecture: |
1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: |
The theoretical and practical application of electrotherapeutic agents including the applied physics, physiological effects, indications and contra-indications and dangers associated with conductive cooling and heating, radiation heating and phototherapy, including lasers, ultrasound, electrical stimulation including interrupted direct current and low and medium frequency stimulation. Normal reproduction. Physiotherapy management for preparation for childbirth. Postnatal rehabilitation. Physiotherapy rehabiltation for gynaecological conditions and incontinence. Sexuality. Middlescence. Menopause. The ageing process, environmental factors, psychosocial aspects of health promoting behaviours. The psychosocial effects of chronic diseases. Gerontology, geriatric and working with the aged. Cultural beliefs and attitudes. |
| ** To ensure that the most up-to-date information about unit references, texts and outcomes appears, they will be provided in your unit outline prior to commencement. ** | |
Field of Education: | 061701 Physiotherapy |
Funding Cluster: | 06 - Computing, Built Environment, Health |
SOLT (Online) Definitions*: | Not Categorised *Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information |
Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
Availability |
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| 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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