Clin Diag Mgmt VII - Multi-Sys

Catalog description

Analysis of common pathologies, clinical tests and measures, and interventions used to examine, evaluate, diagnose and manage movement dysfunction related to progressive and/or degenerative neuro-musculoskeletal disorders with multisystem dysfunction across the lifespan such as multiple sclerosis, Parkinsonism, ALS, rheumatic diseases, myelomeningocele and Alzheimer’s disease will be discussed. Practice guidelines based on practice-based evidence are presented for physical therapy treatments with attention to interventions that optimize functional capacity and performance to achieve individual goals and outcomes. 4 credits