Physical Rehabilitation

Course aim

The aim of this course is to provide those working in the health and fitness, paramedical and allied health fields with the necessary background knowledge and practical skills to plan and deliver safe and effective rehabilitation exercises as part of the broader multi-disciplinary rehabilitation community.

Course content

Functional anatomy and pathology, physiology of healing, common injuries and their management, principles of evidence based practice, psychology of injury, movement observation and analysis, movement and strength, assessment, back injuries - mechanics of injury and treatment programs. The influence of movement on the healing process, exercise prescription, the use of equipment questioning and report writing skills, case management procedures and legal issues.

Textbook(s)

Houglum, P 2010, Therapeutic exercise for musculoskeletal injuries, 3rd edn., Human Kinetics, Champaign, IL

Prerequisite(s)

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Practical test, Written assignment, Written test

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.