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EXSS5062: Exercise for Musculoskeletal Conditions
2020 unit information
The major emphasis of Exercise for Musculoskeletal Conditions is the strategic application of the principles of exercise prescription to target specific prevention and rehabilitation goals. The unit investigates the structure and organisation of therapeutic exercise for the treatment and prevention of musculoskeletal injuries. This includes the structure, mechanical properties and function of connective tissues and the responses of these tissues to mechanical stress and musculoskeletal disorders and the role of exercise in the management of these conditions. Throughout the unit discussion of the effects of disease on the exercise response is used to enhance understanding of normal exercise physiology and biomechanical function. Similar attention is paid to the contributions of disuse and deconditioning to exacerbation of exercise impairment imposed by disease or injury.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
| Code | EXSS5062 |
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| Credit points | 6 |
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At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. explain the principles of occupational rehabilitation and functional conditioning
- LO2. outline profession-relevant national and NSW-based compensation schemes and legislation
- LO3. explain the role of Accredited Exercise Physiologists and Case Managers in the management and delivery of services under relevant compensation schemes
- LO4. explain the stages of development and underlying pathophysiology of target musculoskeletal conditions
- LO5. discuss the role of exercise and physical activity in the management of target musculoskeletal conditions
- LO6. identify precautions and contraindications to exercise that may occur during the various stages of tissue healing
- LO7. identify signs and symptoms during and after exercise that may occur during the various stages of tissue healing
- LO8. explain the role of cognitive behavioural therapy in occupational rehabilitation
- LO9. select and perform a range of musculoskeletal screening tools in a clinically-relevant timeframe
- LO10. select and perform a range of musculoskeletal assessment tools, which identify physiological impairments and deficits in functional capacity, in a clinically-relevant timeframe
- LO11. use musculoskeletal assessment data to design active therapy-based rehabilitation interventions
- LO12. identify and prescribe in a clinically relevant-timeframe, a course of action for precautions and contraindications to exercise
- LO13. identify and prescribe in a clinically relevant-timeframe, a course of action for signs and symptoms during and after exercise that may occur during the various stages of tissue healing
- LO14. effectively document and communicate the outcomes of musculoskeletal assessments and rehabilitation plans
- LO15. design and instruct exercises for specific muscle groups, and be able to modify these exercises for various conditions
- LO16. demonstrate an appreciation for multidisciplinary approaches to client management
- LO17. critically evaluate, interpret, and apply information.
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