11108 (v.4) Musculoskeletal Science 251

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Area:	School of Physiotherapy
Credits:	12.5
Contact Hours:	3.0
Lecture:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Practical:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Syllabus:	Development of basic physiotherapy competencies in the assessment and management of selected musculoskeletal conditions. Fractures in the paediatric and adult populations and hip and knee arthroplasties are covered. Aspects include aetiology, pathology, clinical features, assessment and clinical reasoning for treatment plans. Aquatic physiotherapy.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit students will have - Had an introduction to the specialty of orthopaedics, particularly the area of lower and upper limb fracture management and hip and knee arthroplasties. Formulated a problem list for the patient having sustained a fracture and undergone arthroplasty. Designed and implemented an exercise program for the patient.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References:	Musculoskeletal Science 251 Reader, School of Physiotherapy, Curtin University of Technology.
Unit Texts:	Hoppenfield S. and Muthy V.L.,(eds), (2000), Treatment and Rehabilitation of Fractures, Philadelphia, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Practical Examination 50%. Quiz 20%. Written Examinations 30%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y