Overview

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Offerings

MURDOCH-S1-INT-2019-ONGOING

Enrolment rules

Enrolment in Chiropractic Science / Clinical Chiropractic (BSc/BClinChiro), and successful completion of Year 1, or permission of the Unit Coordinator.

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Learning activities

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Learning outcomes

1.

Be able to explain and apply the biomechanics and functional anatomy of the various joints and soft tissues of the musculoskeletal system.

2.

Identify the theoretical difference between normal and abnormal biomechanics for each region of the body

3.

Be able to palpate all relevant related structures of the body with an understanding of the anatomy and physiology and their presentation on palpation.

4.

Be proficient and efficient at range of motion assessment and motion palpation of the spine.

Assessments

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Additional information

Unit content:

The unit is designed to introduce students to the principle of musculoskeletal biomechanics. Basic principles are taught according to body regions and include the spine and extremities. The focus of the theory component is primarily on mechanical and physiologic interactions between muscles and joints of the body. These interactions are described for normal movement of the body, and where applicable, abnormal movement of the body also. In the practical component, students will be introduced to static and motion palpation skills of the spine.