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This unit focuses on the development of skills related to the advanced management of musculoskeletal disorders in various settings. Students will develop more advanced manual therapy, exercise prescription and clinical reasoning skills. They will explore complex clinical problems by applying evidence-based practice to prevention and management of musculoskeletal conditions/injuries in different settings including primary care, compulsory third party and the work environment. Students will practice the application of advanced physiotherapy procedures to diagnose and treat selected regions and cases. Students will explore the evidence basis for the prevention of work-related musculoskeletal disorders using ergonomic, exercise, screening and wellness approaches. Students will also apply an understanding of the WHS regulatory framework and evidence based guidelines underpinning the management of work-related soft tissue injuries, focusing on the low back, neck and upper limb regions.
Code | PHTY4221 |
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Academic unit | Movement Sciences |
Credit points | 6 |
Prerequisites:
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PHTY3081 and PHTY3086 |
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Corequisites:
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PHTY4223 |
Prohibitions:
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
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