Unit of Study: PHTY5103 - Musculoskeletal Sports Injuries A
This unit will focus on the assessment, biomechanical analysis, clinical diagnosis and management of musculoskeletal problems in the cervical spine and upper limbs. Specific emphasis is placed on sports therapy, particularly throwing and overhead injury management but in the context of total patient management. The unit aims to integrate relevant knowledge from related sciences into musculoskeletal physiotherapy practice. There is a strong emphasis on research methodology underpinning evidence based practice.
Unit coordinator: Dr Leslie Nicholson
Classes: On-campus, 4-6hrs/week, during the day
Assessment: 1500 word research-based written assignment (40%), 20min objective structured clinical exam (30%), 1hr written exam (30%)
Courses this subject is available in
This unit of study can be undertaken as a part of the following degree programs:
Master of Health Science (Physiotherapy)
THIS COURSE IS NOT AVAILABLE IN 2010
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