Therapeutic Skills V

Catalog description

Therapeutic Skills 5, the fifth of the seven course Therapeutic Skills series, applies neuroscience fundamentals to the clinical presentation of neurologic diagnoses across the lifespan. Functionally based, progressive intervention including orthotic and wheelchair prescription for patients with neurological dysfunction are investigated. Electrotherapy for muscle re-education and functional return (Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES), Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES), and Biofeedback) is explored to include indications, contraindications, effects, treatment selection, and application.