Area: | School of Physiotherapy |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Individual Study: | 1 x 4 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | Review of applied anatomy and current literature relating to anatomy of the vertebral column. Detailed consideration of the intervertebral and zygapophyseal joints, intrinsic muscles of the back, thoracolumbar fascia, age related changes, function and rehabilitation of the injured spine. A review of neuroanatomy focusing on the effect of damage on the motor control system and the consequent disruption in motor performance. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On completion of the unit the student will have described the structure and function of the musculoskeletal system of the trunk and limbs and related the anatomy to age related and dysfunctional changes with reference to clinical presentations. Reviewedthe anatomical literature related to a specific pathology, condition or structure. Referred to research or information described in recent scientific articles as a source of justification for arguments presented in a clinical discussion of relevant anatomy. |
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 Breakdown: | Assignment One 30%. Assignment Two 30%. Assignment Three 40%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 10900 Biological Sciences (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Supplemental | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | | Y | | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | | 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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