| Area: | School of Physiotherapy |
| Credits: | 12.5 |
| Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
| Lecture: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
| Practical: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
| Anti Requisite(s): | 13077 (v.2) Functional Rehabilitation 652 or any previous version
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| Syllabus: | The definition, classification and assessments of the continuum of secondary and tertiary rehabilitation. Neurophysiological, behavioural and biomechanical mechanisms associated with poor motor control and muscle performance. Development of rehabilitation programs for specific case studies. |
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| Unit Outcomes: | Upon completion of the unit students will have - Described in depth the issues, problems and solutions in the management of non specific chronic lower back pain. Demonstrated an advanced level of functional activity management in a group of peers for a specific work related problem. Professionally delivered an expert written report and an oral presentaion. |
| 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: | Refer to the School of Physiotherapy web page http://www.curtin.edu.au/curtin/dept/physio/pt. |
| Unit Texts: | No prescribed texts. |
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| Unit Assessment Method Breakdown: | Functional Activity Management Assessment 50%, Non Specific Lower Back Pain Assessment 50%. This is a grade/mark assessment. |
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | | |
