307470 (v.1) Physiology of Pain 655
| Area: | School of Physiotherapy |
| Credits: | 12.5 |
| Contact Hours: | 2.0 |
| Anti Requisite(s): | 6056 (v.7) Physiology of Pain 552 or any previous version
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| Syllabus: | Physiological principles of the afferent systems, particularly those subserving pain. Concepts of sensation and perception and the structures involved in the pain experience. Joint receptors, the Gate Control theory and the descending pain control systems. Effect of pain on normal movement patterns and physical methods of pain relief. |
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| Unit Outcomes: | Upon completion of the unit students will have - Described at an advanced level the anatomical structures involved in the pain experience and the physiological interactions involved in the production of pain. Differentiated between pain of central and peripheral origin. Demonstrated at an advanced level familiarity with the current literature relevant to the pain of musculoskeletal origin. |
| 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: | Essays (3) 100%. This is a grade/mark assessment. |
Current as of: February 2, 2004
CRICOS provider code 00301J
