Clinical Applications of Physical Therapy Management of Patients with Neurological Disorders

Catalog description

Includes laboratory activities focusing on safe and competent physical therapy examination and treatment techniques used in the management of the individual with neurological dysfunction. Movement awareness and movement analysis instruction and practice create a framework for lab and patient observation activities. The content of the course follows the organization of PT 740 (the classroom component for adult neuro-rehabilitation content). Structured laboratory activities with specific patient management goals guide students through each module. Biweekly tutorial meetings give students the opportunity to work in small groups with faculty facilitators to investigate neurological diagnoses and physical therapy interventions in the context of specific patient cases. Journal club discussions allow students to analyze recent evidence to cases. Visiting patients, patient observation at local settings, and integrated clinical assignments allow students the opportunity to apply knowledge and skills to actual patients. Offered fall semester only. Prerequisites: PT 700 through 735, IPE 715 and 716 and PT 800. Corequisite: PT 740.