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Course Code VQC7009
Course Title MUSCULOSKELETAL INJURIES AND REHABILITATION

Credit 3
Course Learning At the end of the course, students are able to:
Outcomes 1. Determine the aetiology of musculoskeletal injuries.
2. Determine the common musculoskeletal injuries in sports.
3. Design a preventative, treatment and rehabilitation program for
musculoskeletal sports injury based on the examination done.
Synopsis This course is specifically tailored to focus on understanding
various principles involved in assessing, managing as most
importantly preventing recurrence of musculoskeletal injuries not
only for atheles but also for the general population. Part of this
course will also cover the important of strength and conditioning in
the prevention of initial injury. The course involves practical session
which will be done either in the lab, gymnasium or any related
facilities.
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Main Reference 1. Brukner, P & Khan, K. (2016), Clinical Sports Medicine, 4
Edition. MgGraw Hill, Sydney.
2. Hyde, TE & Gengenbach, SM. (2007). Conservative
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Approach of Sports Injuries, 2 Edition. Jones and Bartlett.
Boston.
3. Houglum, PA. (2005), Therapeutic Exercise for Musculoskeletal
Injuries, 2 Edition. Human Kinetics, Illinois.
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4. Zachazewski, JE, Magee, DJ & Quillen, WS. (2002) Athletic
Injuries and Rehabilitation, W.B. Sounders Company,
Philadelphia.
5. Baechle T.R. and Earle R.W. (2008). Essentials of Strength
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Training and Conditioning. 3 Ed Human Kinetics, IL.
Assessment Weightage Continuous Assessment: 60%
Final Examination: 40%
Soft Skills 1.Critical thinking and Problem solving skills : CTPS1-CTPS7
2. Lifelong Learning and Information Management – LL1-LL3
3. Ethics, moral and professionalisme: EM1-EM3