DPT-830: Neuromuscular Examination and Rehabilitation I

Credits 5.0
Academic Level
DPT

This course is the first of two courses which will apply the conceptual framework of physical therapy management to patients/clients with neuromuscular rehabilitative needs. Students will apply fundamentals of neuroscience, anatomy, patient evaluation, motor learning/control, and therapeutic exercise as a foundation to evaluate and treat patients with movement disorders resulting from neurologic disease or injury. Specific standardized assessments, evaluation and treatment strategies, and rehabilitation practices will be addresses related to movement disorders associated with neurologic injury/disease, specifically (a)traumatic brain injury, cerebellar ataxia, and stroke.