pty3neu neuro physio thry
NEUROLOGICAL PHYSIOTHERAPY - THEORY AND PRACTICE
PTY3NEU
Not currently offered
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students are able to learn to assess, measure, educate and rehabilitate people with movement disorders and reduced mobility arising from neurological disorders. Students gain an understanding of the aetiology, pathology, clinical presentation and medical and surgical management of common neurological conditions. Skills in movement training are learned by working with expert clinicians, academics, other students and patients and movement analysis and measurement skills are developed to a high standard. Self learning guides complement lectures and practical classes.
FacultyFaculty of Health Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorSarah Barradell
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites PTY2CLP, HBS2APC, HBS2PPB, PHE2BDA, PTY2CDP, PTY2PSC, HBS2NSM, HBS2PPY, PHE2BDB, PHE2RMH, PTY2EPA, PTY2PAE, PTY2PSD
Co-requisites PTY3PHE, PTY3CRP, PTY3MSP
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Clinical Outcome Measurement in Adult Neurological Physiotherapy 3rd Edition | Prescribed | Hill, K., Denisenko, S., Miller, K., Clements, T., Batchelor, F. | AUSTRALIAN PHYSIOTHERAPY ASSOCIATION 2005 |
| Readings | Stroke Rehabilitation - guidelines for exercise and training to optimise motor skill. | Prescribed | Carr, J.,Shepherd R. | BUTTERWORTH HEINEMANN 2003. |
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