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PTY5105 Musculo-Skeletal Physiotherapy 2
SCHOOL OF EXERCISE AND HEALTH SCIENCES
Credit Points: 15
Prerequisites:
PTY5100 Anatomy of the Neuro-Musculo-Skeletal System 1
PTY5101 Musculo-Skeletal Physiotherapy 1
 
Description:

In this unit students will learn the musculo-skeletal assessments of the upper limb and spine. They will learn how to plan, implement and evaluate the physiotherapy treatment of the upper limb and spine, using a client-centred focus. They will also learn about the physiotherapy management of the person with common orthopaedic conditions of the upper limb and spine. In addition students will have practical experience in splinting, using a variety of materials.



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This Unit is part of the following Courses / Unit Sets
I65Master of Physiotherapy
 
 
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 7/12/2011 VET: 7/12/2011