6056 (v.7) Physiology of Pain 552


Area:

School of Physiotherapy

Credits:

12.5

Contact Hours:

2.0
 
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Tutorial:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Anti Requisite(s):

307470 (v.1) Physiology of Pain 655
 

Syllabus:

Physiological principles of the afferent systems in particular those subserving pain. Concepts of sensation and perception and the structures involved in the pain experience. Joint receptors, the Gate Control theory and the descending pain control systems. Effect of pain on normal movement patterns, physical methods of pain relief.
 
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Field of Education:

61701 Physiotherapy

HECS Band (if applicable):

2

Extent to which this unit or thesis
utilises online information:

Informational

Result Type:

Grade/Mark

Availability

Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External
2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1   Y  
2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2   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