GMED5005 (v.1) Peripheral Musculoskeletal Science Fundamentals
| Area: | School of Physiotherapy and Exercise Science |
|---|---|
| Credits: | 25.0 |
| Contact Hours: | 6.0 |
| TUITION PATTERNS: | The tuition pattern provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. Precise information is included in the unit outline. |
| Lecture: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
| Practical: | 2 x 2 Hours Weekly |
| Equivalent(s): |
311779 (v.1)
Musculoskeletal Science 554
or any previous version
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| Prerequisite(s): |
303185 (v.2)
Musculoskeletal Science 551
or any previous version
OR 311778 (v.1) Musculoskeletal Science 553 or any previous version OR 313992 (v.1) Musculoskeletal Science 555 or any previous version OR GMED5006 (v.1) Orthopaedic Musculoskeletal Science Fundamentals or any previous version AND 303186 (v.2) Physiotherapy Practice 551 or any previous version OR PHTY5000 (v.1) Fundamentals of Communication in Physiotherapy or any previous version AND 303194 (v.3) Movement Science 552 or any previous version OR PHTY5001 (v.1) Fundamentals of Applied Movement Science or any previous version AND 303187 (v.2) Anatomy and Pathology 552 or any previous version OR PATH5001 (v.1) Fundamentals of Neuroanatomy and Pathology or any previous version AND 311533 (v.1) Applied Clinical Science 552 or any previous version OR 314426 (v.1) Cardiopulmonary Science 552 or any previous version OR GMED5007 (v.1) Cardiopulmonary Science Fundamentals or any previous version |
| UNIT REFERENCES, TEXTS, OUTCOMES AND ASSESSMENT DETAILS: | The most up-to-date information about unit references, texts and outcomes, will be provided in the unit outline. |
| Syllabus: | Development of clinical competencies in the diagnosis, treatment and management of common peripheral neuromusculoskeletal disorders across the lifespan. Aspects of common acute and chronic peripheral joint and soft tissue disorders covered include: aetiology, pathology, diagnosis, clinical features, clinical examination, clinical decision making and management strategies, education, prevention, manipulative therapy and soft tissue treatments. Indications for radiological investigations and referral to other health practitioners are considered as well as indications for surgical intervention, standard surgical techniques and the post-operative management of common peripheral neuromusculoskeletal disorders. |
| Field of Education: | 060101 General Medicine |
| Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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