2016-2017 Academic Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2016-2017 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]

PHTH 632 - Neurologic Conditions and Management


Credits: Four (4)
Prerequisite: PHTH-514, PHTH-533, PHTH-627, PHTH-645, and PHTH-646; For PT Students
This course will provide theory and methodology for the PT management of individuals with neurological involvement. These neurologic disorders include: spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, stroke, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis and others. The physiology, purpose, rationale, effects, indications, and contraindications of many techniques will be discussed. Skill will be developed in the application of therapeutic exercises discussed in this course. An evidence based practice approach to interventions will be followed.

This course provides instruction in the specific techniques of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) and Neurodevelopmental techniques (NDT). There will be opportunities to interact with clients with neurological involvement during this course.