Area: | School of Physiotherapy |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 4.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Laboratory: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | An advanced level of knowledge of the healing and repair processes of different tissues and the pathological processes of disease and injury related to musculoskeletal disorders. Osteokinematics, arthrokinematics, and myokinematics of the neuromuscular system related to the spine and the peripheral anatomy, aetiology, pathology, diagnosis, differential diagnosis and pathomechanics of common spinal and peripheral disorders. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit the student will have demonstrated an advanced level of knowledge of the healing and repair processes of different tissues. Demonstrated an advanced level of knowledge of the pathological processes of disease and injury related to musculoskeletal disorders. Described the osteokinematics, arthrokinematics, and and myokinematics of the neuromuscular system related to common spinal and peripheral disorders. Described the anatomy, aetiology, pathology, diagnosis, differential diagnosis and pathomechanics related to common spinal and peripheral disorders. |
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: | No prescribed references. |
Unit Texts: | No prescribed texts. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Theory Examination 50%, Laboratory/Practical 20% Assignment 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: | Not Categorised | 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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