Neuromuscular Conditions & Rehabilitation

Catalog description

This course is committed to providing the student with review of anatomical structures and study and in-depth knowledge of the etiology, signs, symptoms, risk factors, diagnostic/imaging procedures, medical and PT treatment, prognosis and prevention of neurological human disease and disorders. Special emphasis will be given to those disorders treated commonly seen in Physical Therapy; topics include the neuromuscular system, pertinent pharmacology, genetics, psychological disorders, spinal cord disorders, stroke rehabilitation, pediatrics and geriatrics. During the lab portion, the students will learn how to execute the PT POC using techniques and appropriate modalities for effective neuromuscular rehabilitation, positioning, gait training, contraindications to exercise, and facilitation/inhibition techniques.