Chiropractors are primary contact practitioners focusing on the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mechanical disorders of the musculoskeletal system.
Chiropractic emphasizes the relationship between the musculoskeletal system and general health. It promotes self-help measures and health promotion in the management of musculoskeletal disorders.
Students will examine how such disorders affect biomechanics, the nervous system and health in general. The focus is on manual treatments such as spinal adjustments and other joint and soft-tissue manipulation.
Anatomy, physiology and pathology courses underpin the clinical science studies of physical examination, differential diagnosis for the chiropractor and clinical practicum.
Students will begin work-integrated learning immediately, culminating in their fourth year when they will perform patient-care duties with supervision from a registered practitioner.
At the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology Health Clinic at University Hill, Bandoura, fourth and fifth year students, under the supervision of registered chiropractors, treat patients using a wide variety of management approaches.
