REHB8015 Applied Exercise Therapy in Rehabilitation

Dr Heather Weber

2019

4.5

1 x 2-hour seminar weekly
1 x 8-hour independent study weekly

1 Admission into GCCR-Graduate Certificate in Clinical Rehabilitation
1a Admission into GDPCR-Graduate Diploma in Clinical Rehabilitation
1b Admission into MCR-Master of Clinical Rehabilitation
1c Admission into MCRNOT-Master of Clinical Rehabilitation (Neurological Occupational Therapy)
1d Admission into MCRNPT-Master of Clinical Rehabilitation (Neurological Physiotherapy)
1e Admission into MCRA-Master of Clinical Rehabilitation [1.5 years]
1f Admission into MHCR/R-Master of Health and Clinical Research
Must Satisfy: ((1 or 1a or 1b or 1c or 1d or 1e or 1f))

Health Professional, Human Movement

The topic addresses the principles and application of exercise therapy by following the journeys of three different individuals with different diagnoses (Multiple Sclerosis, Osteoathritis, Stroke) through phases of their rehabilitation: acute management, early transition to rehabilitation, in-patient rehabilitation, community integration and lifelong management issues.

This topic aims to provide an opportunity for students to increase and apply their understanding of the key principles of exercise therapy in common areas and settings of adult rehabilitation.

On completion of the topic, students will be expected to be able to:

Describe the benefits, guidelines, complications and limitations of exercise therapy with people who have musculoskeletal, neurological and cardio-respiratory conditions respectively
Critically appraise the evidence on the application of exercise therapy in rehabilitation
Select and interpret relevant assessment tools for use in screening and developing baseline measures for exercise programs in rehabilitation
Develop an exercise therapy plan, incorporating relevant equipment and technology, for designated case studies
Identify how to assess and measure outcomes in exercise therapy
Identify and apply processes to facilitate a client's long-term maintenance of function by the use of exercise.

Key dates and timetable

Timetable details for 2019 are no longer published.

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