ASSESSMENT AND EXERCISE PRESCRIPTION FOR MUSCULOSKELETAL DYSFUNCTION

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Overview

In this subject you will utilise online platforms along with face-to-face theoretical and practical sessions to analyse the pathophysiology of sub-acute and chronic muscular and skeletal conditions. Pathophysiological knowledge will be applied to perform appropriate assessments and examinations of individuals, before interpreting and utilising this information to design and prescribe … For more content click the Read more button below.

In this subject you will utilise online platforms along with face-to-face theoretical and practical sessions to analyse the pathophysiology of sub-acute and chronic muscular and skeletal conditions. Pathophysiological knowledge will be applied to perform appropriate assessments and examinations of individuals, before interpreting and utilising this information to design and prescribe effective clinical exercise interventions. Exercise interventions will be prescribed with knowledge and appreciation of expected physiological responses, supervised to ensure safety and monitored for adverse responses.

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Subject coordinator

Jane McCaig

Subject type

Postgraduate

Year level

Year Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG

AQF level

Level 8 - Graduate Certificate

Available as elective

Available to study abroad / exchange students

Capstone subject
Capstones provide students with a way of integrating and applying knowledge and skills gained throughout their course.

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Learning resources

Prescribed - Book - Clinical Exercise physiology - management for chronic diseases and special populations

Recommended - Book - Robins Basic Pathology

Career ready

Work based learning (placement):No

Graduate capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing

DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Adaptability and Self-Management

Subject intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:

Analyse and synthesise the pathophysiology of various musculoskeletal conditions as they relate to the Accredited Exercise Physiologist scope of practice.

Evaluate and interpret assessments of musculoskeletal dysfunction with consideration of typically prescribed pharmaceutical medications.

Critique and interpret musculoskeletal testing results.

Critically analyse expected and adverse musculoskeletal outcomes from different types of exercise.

Design clinical exercise interventions for individuals with musculoskeletal conditions.

Requisite rules

Prerequisites: Students must be admitted in one of the following courses: HZESPB, HMEPB

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