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SPS4117 Clinical Exercise Physiology: Neurological and Neuromuscular
SCHOOL OF EXERCISE AND HEALTH SCIENCES
Credit Points: 20
Prerequisites:
SPS3302 Motor Control
 
Description:
This unit examines the use of therapeutic exercise as a treatment modality in the context of neurorehabilitation. Clinical assessment of impaired movement and function is explored in relation to neurological and neuromuscular disorders. Human sensorimotor function and pathophysiology is covered, and the therapeutic benefits of common neurological treatments and ground-breaking discoveries are discussed. Principles of evidence-based medicine used to evaluate the efficacy of clinical exercise interventions are investigated in classroom, laboratory and clinical settings.

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This Unit is part of the following Courses / Unit Sets
M90Bachelor of Science (Exercise Science and Rehabilitation)
 
 
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 31/03/2010 VET: 31/03/2010