Neuromuscular I

Catalog description

This is the first course in a 2-semester series that covers the physical therapy management of patients with neurological conditions and injuries. It provides students with an overview of the examination and treatment of adult clients with neurological lesions, and then focuses on patients with cerebrovascular accidents (CVA) and traumatic brain injuries (TBI). The course addresses basic etiology, epidemiology, pathology and clinical presentation of CVA and TBI, and focuses on the physical therapy examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, and interventions for common presentations of these diagnoses. The principles presented in this course can be applied to patients who have suffered many types of neurological lesions. The concept of movement system diagnoses within neurological physical therapy is introduced, and a hypothesis-based approach to development of an intervention strategy is emphasized. Lab sessions provide the opportunity for students to practice hands-on skills on their classmates, and to improve their clinical decision-making using simulated cases. Prerequisite(s): PT 450 and PT 412 .