Physiotherapy Specialties: Musculoskeletal D (Cervical Spine) (PHTY3260)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2016
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
School
Health & Rehab Sci School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Delivery mode
Internal
Class hours
3 Lecture hours
2 Practical or Laboratory hours
Incompatible
PHTY3210, PHTY4110
Prerequisite
All Year One and Year Two courses for the BPhty (Hons) program plus PHTY3110, PHTY3130, PHTY3140, HRSS3100
Restricted
BPhty
Assessment methods
Problem solving & practical examination & theory examination.
Course enquiries
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2025 (28/07/2025 - 22/11/2025) | 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.
