Courses Handbook 2007 - [ Archived ]

304874 (v.1) Clinical Practice 652

Area:

 School of Physiotherapy

Credits:

 37.5

Contact Hours:

 35.0
 
** The tuition pattern below provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. For more precise information please check your unit outline. **
 

Practical:

 2 x 4 Hours Weekly

Clinical Practice:

 3 x 9 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

 13074 (v.1) Clinical Practice 651 or any previous version
 

Syllabus:

 Advanced instruction in physical examination, diagnosis, treatment and reassessment of the neuromusculoskeletal system. Advanced instruction in differentiation of the issues of origin of pain in disorders involving articular, skeletal, muscle, fascia and neural components. An understanding of the possible role dysfunctions such as muscle imbalances may have in presenting disorders and corrective measures. An understanding of psychosocial affects and illness behaviour in chronic pain. Self treatment, management and exercise prescription. Report writing. Requirements for medical opinion or treatment. The ability to document a disorder with respect to diagnosis, classification and stage. The ability to prescribe treatment, management or give appropriate advice.
 
** To ensure that the most up-to-date information about unit references, texts and outcomes appears, they will be provided in your unit outline prior to commencement. **
 

Field of Education:

 069900 Other Health (Narrow Grouping)

Funding Cluster:

 06 - Computing, Built Environment, Health

SOLT (Online) Definitions*:

 Informational
*Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark

Availability
Availability Information has not been provided by the respective School or Area. Prospective students should contact the School or Area listed above for further information.

 
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