DPT 525 - Neuromuscular Physical Therapy II
Semester Hours: 3
This course is the second in a series of two courses on examination, evaluation and interventions of the patient with neurologic dysfunctions. This course presents pathology, disease process, clinical presentations, differential diagnosis, medical management, neuromuscular examination, standardized assessment, outcome measurement, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, intervention and clinical decision-making for a patient/client with neuromuscular dysfunctions. The course covers the intervention techniques used in the treatment of people with neuromuscular dysfunctions including task-oriented training, functional training, neurodevelopmental treatment, and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitations. The course focuses on physical therapy management of the patients with neuromuscular dysfunctions of the brain, spinal cord and peripheral nervous system such as spinal cord injury, vestibular dysfunction, and peripheral neuropathy.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
Prerequisites for this course include all preceding coursework in the curriculum. Any exceptions require approval from the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program Director. May not be taken on a Pass/Fail basis.
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