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. |
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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. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
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. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Practical Examination 50%. Quiz 20%. Written Examinations 30%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 61701 Physiotherapy | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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