Selective Topics in Adult Neurological and Geriatric Physical Therapy

Catalog description

The Adult Neuro/Geriatrics elective is designed to improve students' ability to design and perform evaluations, data interpretation, and evidence-based treatment plans with implementation that addresses problems commonly seen in aging adults especially with neurological disorders. The course will expand and refine the clinical reasoning and treatment skills from previous courses. Learning strategies include lecture, group discussion and literature reviews, labs, guest speakers, field trips, and individual projects and presentations. Topics of focus will include normal and pathological changes in the geriatric client, psychosocial aspects of aging, cognitive changes and communication strategies, appropriate exercise prescriptions, falls prevention strategies, and health promotion for maintaining a high quality of life.