Neuromuscular Rehabilitation for the PTA

This course provides an in -depth study of the pathology, pathophysiology and medical intervention as well as physical therapy assessment and treatment of adult neurological disease and dysfunction. Those adult neurologic diseases and dysfunctions that will be the primary area of attention during this course including Traumatic Brain Injury, Cerebral Vascular Accident, Spinal Cord Injury, Parkinson's Disease, and Multiple Sclerosis. Principles and concepts pertaining to sensation, perception, motor control, and neuro re-education for the adult patient will be examined. The lab portion of the course will allow application of assessment techniques, data collection, and previously learned skills to patients with neurological diagnoses.

Credit hours: 3.0

Prerequisites: