This unit aims to develop students' ability to apply relevant theoretical and dataÂbased scientific findings to clinical practice in the area of disease and trauma to the nervous system. This unit examines the pathology, impairments (weakness, loss of coordination, loss of sensation and spasticity as well as adaptations such as contracture), activity limitations (difficulty standing up, sitting and standing, walking, reaching and manipulating objects with the hand, rolling over and getting out of bed) and participation restrictions arising from health conditions of acute onset (stroke, traumatic brain injury and GuillainÂBarré Syndrome). Students will learn to assess, train and measure outcome of everyday activities integrated within the rehabilitation team.
Unit details and rules
Academic unit | Movement Sciences |
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Credit points | 6 |
Prerequisites
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BIOS1169 and BIOS1171 and (EXSS1029 OR EXSS2030) and (EXSS2025 OR EXSS3062) and PHTY1024 |
Corequisites
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None |
Prohibitions
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None |
Assumed knowledge
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None |
Available to study abroad and exchange students | Yes |
Teaching staff
Coordinator | Mi-Joung Lee, mi-joung.lee@sydney.edu.au |
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Lecturer(s) | Mi-Joung Lee, mi-joung.lee@sydney.edu.au |
Leanne Hassett, leanne.hassett@sydney.edu.au | |
Natalie Allen, natalie.allen@sydney.edu.au | |
Tutor(s) | Serene Paul, serene.paul@sydney.edu.au |