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13077 (v.2) Functional Rehabilitation 652


 

Area:

School of Physiotherapy

Credits:

12.5

Contact Hours:

2.0

Lecture:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Practical:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Anti Requisite(s):

307466 (v.1) Functional Rehabilitation 752

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.
 

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit the student will have described the issues in the management of non specific, chronic lower back pain. Developed the elements of a program with a group of peers for a specific, work-related problem. Cooperatively worked in a project team and presented, in both written and oral form, a professional summary of the selected program, its aims, objectives and target population.

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:

Functional Rehabilitation 652 Reader.

Unit Texts:

No prescribed texts.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Assignment 50%. Case Presentation 40%. Pacing Chart 10%. This is by grade/mark assesment.

Field of Education:

 69900 Other Health (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

2  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Informational  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 2Y  

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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