Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Theory and Practice 2

Course aim

To provide students with the opportunity to develop an advanced understanding of the biomechanical and neurophysiological principles as applied to movement assessment and exercise management.

Course content

Critical evaluation of exercise prescription for the normal population, athletic population and those suffering from chronic illness &/or impairment; analysis of motor learning and motor control theory and its application to the assessment and management of patients with movement impairments associated with pain or dysfunction; development and application of advanced skills in examination of normal movement and movement dysfunction in skilled functional performance in the context of sport, recreation and workforce; examination and management of movement dysfunction in patients with musculoskeletal disorders, chronic disease and chronic pain; application of education theory to the development of collaborative reasoning in the context of advanced examination and management of movement disorders.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

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

Assignment

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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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.