Search | Previous : 513-301 | Next : 534-330
Handbook 1997 : Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences : Physiotherapy

513-302 Neurological Physiotherapy 1

Coordinator:

Ms J Goldman-Reznik

Contact:

37 hours of lectures, practical classes, tutorials and self guided learning in Theory Blocks 1, 2 and 3 in addition to 180 hours clinical rotation including theory (30 hours), demonstrations and clinical practice.

Subject Description:

The theoretical component of the course comprises the theories of motor control and motor learning, methods of assessment of clients with neurological dysfunction, pathologies of the commoner neurological and neuromuscular disorders and an introduction to paediatric neurology.

The clinical component of the course comprises the practical application of the theoretical knowledge together with clinical reasoning and the development of specific handling skills.

The objectives of the course are to develop the students understanding of how normal activities may be impaired due to dysfunction in the central nervous system and instruct the student in the methods by which the client may be rehabilitated.

Assessment:

Theory
Physiotherapy techniques (10%). 3 hour written examination (40%)
Clinical
Continuous clinical assessment (25%). Clinical examination (15%). Log book and case presentation (10%).
Students must pass both the theoretical and clinical components of the assessment in order to pass the overall subject.
Search | Previous : 513-301 | Next : 534-330
Handbook 1997 : Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences : Physiotherapy 
Status:                   OFFICIAL 1997
Last Modified:            Wednesday March 12 3:36 pm
SGML to HTML Conversion:  Information Technology Services
Authorised by:            Academic Registrar
Email Enquiries:          Course_Information@registrar.unimelb.edu.au
Copyright © University of Melbourne 1997.