303185 (v.2) Musculoskeletal Science 551

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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
Co Requisite(s):	303048 (v.2) Anatomy and Pathology 551
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 the 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 and designed and implemented an exercise program to address these.
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 551 Reader, School of Physiotherapy, Curtin University of Technology.
Unit Texts:	Hoppenfield S., and Muthy V.L., (eds.), (2000), Treatment and Rehabilitation of Fractures, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Practical Examination 50%. Quiz 20%. Written Examination 30%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y