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Courses Handbook 2012

This handbook contains information for courses and units at Curtin in 2012.
Information for current year courses and units is available at Courses Handbook 2011.

309927 (v.1) Musculoskeletal Practice 650

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Tuition Patterns

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Unit references, texts and outcomes

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Area: School of Physiotherapy
Credits: 25.0
Contact Hours: 5.0
Lecture: 1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Tutorial: 1 x 3 Hours Weekly
Syllabus: Introduction and development of clinical skills in musculoskeletal physiotherapy relevant to spinal and peripheral disorders. Development of clinical reasoning skills through the interpretation of patient information and physical examination findings. Classification of musculoskeletal disorders as a basis for treatment prescription. Application and refinement of treatment methods including joint and soft tissue mobilisation, exercise prescription and self-management advice.
Field of Education: 060100 Medical Studies (Narrow Grouping)
Result Type: Grade/Mark

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