PT 722 Neuromuscular Physical Therapy II

The second of two courses in this series; this course prepares the future physical therapist to effectively manage patients with neuromuscular dysfunction. Students will incorporate and build upon concepts and skills developed in the first course. Emphasis will be placed on using an evidence-based approach to develop knowledge and skills in managing a variety of common conditions, including spinal cord injury, cerebrovascular accident, vestibular dysfunction, ALS/MS, traumatic brain injury, and multi-system neurologic conditions.  Age-related neurodegenerative diseases such as AD and PD will also be addressed.

Credits

5

Prerequisite

PT 710, PT 712, PT717, and PT 741