303204 (v.2) Musculoskeletal Science 651

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Area:	School of Physiotherapy
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	6.0
Lecture:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Practical:	1 x 4 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s):	303196 (v.2) Musculoskeletal Science 552 or any previous version AND 303197 (v.2) Physiotherapy Practice 552 or any previous version
Co Requisite(s):	303207 (v.2) Physiotherapy Practice 651
Syllabus:	Development of basic physiotherapy competencies in the management of spinal musculoskeletal disorders. Aspects of typical acute and chronic spinal musculoskeletal discorders covered include - aetiology, pathology and clinical features, assessment, clinical decision making, management strategies including education, prevention, occupational health, functional rehabilitation, manipulation, work hardening and case management, health care system including legislation and insurance.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit students will have - Developed the skills enabling the assessment and treatment of a variety of spinal musculoskeletal disorders.
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 651 Unit Guide.
Unit Texts:	Petty N.J. and Moore A.P., (2001), Neuromusculoskeletal Examination and Assessment, 2nd ed., Edinburgh, Churchill Livingstone.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y