Foundations of Neurologic Physical Therapy Practice

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This course is the second of the five physical therapy practice classes, which are considered the core classes for the instruction in the five elements of patient care. In this course, examining, evaluating, and determining the proper treatment intervention is continued involving the neurological/neuromuscular patient. Study of the pathological, medical, and therapeutic concepts of various neurological conditions such as traumatic head injury, spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, and stroke will be addressed. The class will contain lecture/laboratory format, with much participation by the students involving case studies and small group activities.