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. |
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: | 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. |
Field of Education: | 61701 Physiotherapy | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Not Categorised | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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