303196 (v.2) Musculoskeletal Science 552

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Area:	School of Physiotherapy
Contact Hours:	4.0
Credits:	25.0
Lecture:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Practical:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s):	303185 (v.2) Musculoskeletal Science 551 or any previous version AND 303186 (v.2) Physiotherapy Practice 551 or any previous version
Co Requisite(s):	303197 (v.2) Physiotherapy Practice 552
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 including education, prevention, occupational health, manipulative therapy and soft tissue treatments.