Overview
A rehabilitation perspective on the assessment and management of musculoskeletal syndromes including back pain, regional pain disorders (including OOS), inflammatory arthritis, osteoarthritis and limb amputation.
REHB 703 is a specialized course focused on the assessment and management of musculoskeletal disorders, including chronic pain conditions, arthritis, and amputations. It offers the latest insights in rehabilitation science to help individuals with chronic musculoskeletal conditions lead better lives.
The paper aims to deepen understanding of the rehabilitation process for a variety of musculoskeletal disorders. It is designed to be accessible to students without medical backgrounds, providing knowledge on assessments and treatment strategies. Emphasis is placed on commonalities across different musculoskeletal conditions, particularly in chronic pain management. The course also explores the evaluation of treatment effectiveness, addressing the key question: "Does it work?"
About this paper
| Paper title | Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation |
|---|---|
| Subject | Rehabilitation |
| EFTS | 0.25 |
| Points | 30 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 2 (Distance learning) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $3,289.50 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Limited to
- MHealSc, PGDipRehab, PGCertRehab, PGDipPhty, PGDipHealSc, MPhty
- Eligibility
Suitable for people who hold a degree or diploma from a New Zealand university or are in an appropriate profession approved by the academic board.
If you have not already done so, please contact the department for course advice before selecting your programme, rtru.uow@otago.ac.nz
- Contact
- More information link
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- Teaching staff
- Teaching Arrangements
This Distance Learning paper is taught remotely.
Regular interaction with classmates and paper tutors via Zoom videoconferencing and the online learning platform, Moodle. Additional on-line events to support whakawhanaunatunga (establishing relationships), and skills development, within the broader Rehabilitation Teaching and Research Unit learning community.
- Textbooks
- Textbooks are not required for this paper.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Interdisciplinary perspective, Critical thinking, Research.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students successfully completing this paper will:
- Gain an in-depth understanding of the theory and current literature relevant to assessment and management of musculoskeletal disorders
- Develop the skills and knowledge to implement an evidence-based approach to the provision of rehabilitation for musculoskeletal disorders