Online Courses Handbook 2003

11112 (v.4) Musculoskeletal Science 252

Area:	School of Physiotherapy
Contact Hours:	6.0
Credits:	25.0
Lecture:	2 x 1 Hours Weekly
Laboratory:	2 x 2 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s):	11108 (v.4) Musculoskeletal Science 251 or any previous version AND 303092 (v.2) Physiotherapy Practice 251 or any previous version
Co Requisite(s):	303094 (v.2) Physiotherapy Practice 252
Development of basic physiotherapy competencies in the management of peripheral musculoskeletal disorders. Aspects of typical acute and chronic peripheral joint and soft tissue disorders covered include: aetiology, pathology and clinical features, assessment, clinical decision making and management strategies, education, prevention, occupational health, manipulative therapy and soft tissue treatments.