Programs & Courses 2013
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PODI14009 Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Medicine in Podiatry Practice

Course details

This course will provide the student with knowledge of the assessment and management of complex musculoskeletal and inflammatory disorders common to the lower extremity. The foot in rheumatology and arthropathies will be covered in detail with respect to aetiology, pathogenesis, clinical presentation, investigation, and management. The student will learn how these disorders can be managed by different interventions, including the use of pressure reducing devices and footwear intervention.


Course at a glance
Career: Undergraduate
Credit points: 6
Requisites: Prerequisite: PODI13011 Podiatry Clinical Practice 3 and Corequisite: PODI14008 Podiatry Clinical Practice 4
Student Contribution Band: 2
EFTSL: 0.12500
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Course availability
Term Campus
This course is not offered for this handbook year
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