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Offerings

MURDOCH-S1-INT-2019-ONGOING

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Enrolment rules

Enrolment in Chiropractic Science / Clinical Chiropractic (BSc/BClinChiro).

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Learning outcomes

1.

Explain and apply the biomechanics and functional anatomy of the various joints and soft tissues of the musculoskeletal system (practice competency 3.4).

2.

Palpate all relevant related structures of the body with an understanding of the anatomy and physiology and their presentation on palpation.

3.

Explain the theory of range of motion assessment and joint palpation techniques.



4.

Demonstrate proficiency in a variety of spinal and extremity joint palpation techniques in a simulated clinical environment (universal competency 3.2).

5.

Demonstrate proficiency in the assessment of objective, active, passive, and resisted spinal and extremity range of motion in a simulated clinical environment (universal competency 3.2).

6.

Demonstrate professional skills in simulated clinical environments, including respectful behaviour, appropriate communication, and acceptance of diversity including but not limited to gender, age, race, and disability (universal competency 1.1 and 1.2).

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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.