Online Courses Handbook 2003

303204 (v.2) Musculoskeletal Science 651

Area:	School of Physiotherapy
Contact Hours:	7.0
Credits:	25.0
Lecture:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Tutorial:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Practical:	1 x 4 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s):	303196 (v.2) Musculoskeletal Science 552 or any previous version AND 303197 (v.2) Physiotherapy Practice 552 or any previous version
Co Requisite(s):	303207 (v.2) Physiotherapy Practice 651
Development of basic physiotherapy competencies in the management of spinal musculoskeletal disorders. Aspects of typical acute and chronic spinal musculoskeletal discorders covered include - aetiology, pathology and clinical features, assessment, clinical decision making, management strategies including education, prevention, occupational health, functional rehabilitation, manipulation, work hardening and case management, health care system including legislation and insurance.