11116 (v.4) Musculoskeletal Science 351

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Area:	School of Physiotherapy
Contact Hours:	7.0
Credits:	25.0
Lecture:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Tutorial:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Practical:	1 x 4 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s):	11112 (v.4) Musculoskeletal Science 252 or any previous version AND 303094 (v.2) Physiotherapy Practice 252 or any previous version
Co Requisite(s):	303098 (v.2) Physiotherapy Practice 351
Development of basic physiotherapy competencies in the management of spinal musculoskeletal disorders. Aspects of typical acute and chronic spinal musculoskeletal disorders covered include - aetiology, pathology and clinical features, assessment, clinical decision making, management strategies - education, prevention, occupational health, functional rehabilitation, manipulation, work hardening, case management, health care system including legislation insurance.