DPT 724Neuromuscular Practice I

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This course builds upon previous program material on neuroanatomy, neuropathology, movement analysis, and examination skills and knowledge. This course provides the learner physical therapist with the knowledge and skills for assessing and managing individuals with neurologic health conditions in all health settings, emphasizing central and peripheral disorders on how they affect impairments in body structure/function, activity limitations, and participation restrictions. This course utilizes lectures, videos, case scenarios, and laboratory sessions to emphasize examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, and intervention, the application and integration of motor control/learning, theoretical constructs, evidence-based practice, and pharmacology associated with the neuromuscular system, all framed within the patient/client management model. Additionally, the course will focus on clinical decision-making through applying the International Classification of Function (ICF) model framework. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Year 1, Term 1 courses