Physiotherapy Specialties: Musculoskeletal D (Cervical Spine) (PHTY3260)
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
School
Health & Rehab Sci School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Class hours
3 Lecture hours
2 Practical or Laboratory hours
Incompatible
PHTY3210, PHTY4110
Prerequisite
PHTY2110, PHTY2210, PHTY3110
Restricted
BPhty
Assessment methods
Problem solving & practical examination & theory examination.
Course enquiries
Dr Lucinda Chipchase (l.chipchase@uq.edu.au)
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024) | St Lucia | In Person | Profile unavailable |
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Course description
This course will provide students with knowledge & understanding of the musculoskeletal pathologies of the cervical & thoracic spines & craniomandibular region, the physical manifestations of cervical, thoracic & upper quadrant disorders, differentiation of cervical versus other origins of condition such as headache, dizziness & face pain, the clinical reasoning process in clinical assessment & diagnosis, physiotherapy treatment options, rationales & treatment selection.
