11116 (v.4) Musculoskeletal Science 351


Area:

School of Physiotherapy

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

6.0
 
** 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. **
 

Lecture:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Practical:

1 x 4 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

11112 (v.4) Musculoskeletal Science 252 or any previous version
AND
303094 (v.2) Physiotherapy Practice 252 or any previous version

Co Requisite(s):

303098 (v.2) Physiotherapy Practice 351
 

Syllabus:

Development of basic physiotherapy competencies in the management of spinal musculoskeletal disorders. Aspects of typical acute and chronic spinal musculoskeletal disorders covered include - aetiology, pathology and clinical features, assessment, clinical decision making, management strategies - education, prevention, occupational health, functional rehabilitation, manipulation, work hardening, case management, health care system including legislation insurance.
 
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Field of Education:

61701 Physiotherapy

HECS Band (if applicable):

2

Extent to which this unit or thesis
utilises online information:

Not Categorised

Result Type:

Grade/Mark

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