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13066 (v.2) Physiology of Pain 652



 

Area:

School of Physiotherapy

Contact Hours:

2.0

Credits:

12.5

Lecture:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Physiological principles of the afferent systems in particular those subserving pain. Concepts of sensation and perception and the structures involved during pain. Joint receptors and the Gate Control theory and the descending pain control systems. Effect of pain on normal movement patterns, physical methods of pain relief.


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 2YY 

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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