PHTH 6510 - Neurological PT II (2)

The second of two courses that provides in-depth exploration of the examination and intervention procedures used with clients with various neurological pathologies. The course has a laboratory component that allows for the practice of skills required to perform an examination and intervention of the various neurological disorders covered. This course focuses on the neurological problems acquired primarily from adolescence to late in life. Course Focus: This course is the second of two courses that provides in-depth exploration of the assessment and intervention procedures used with people who have various neurological pathologies across the lifespan. The course will examine the theoretical basis for examination and treatment of people with neurological disorders. The students will apply knowledge of basic anatomy, neuroscience, physiology, and pathology of the human nervous system to the examination and treatment planning of the person with neurological dysfunction. Lecture, Lab, Guests, Case Studies, Best Available Evidence and the International Classification of Function (ICF) Model will be used as teaching methods to introduce various pathologies and will be used as a basis for discussion and problem solving relative to the examination, diagnosis, goal planning, prognosis, intervention planning and implementation of interventions, and discharge planning for persons with the various neurological pathologies. Textbook reading will be supplemented with research articles to discuss recent advances in assessment and intervention with an emphasis on current theories of motor learning/control and skill acquisition. Neurologic examination and intervention techniques will be taught and practiced in a lab environment and on actual guests, as well as specific assessment techniques for impairments (body structure and functions), functional mobility, balance, and gait relating all findings to the participation in life. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of all prior, required coursework and/or permission of the instructor.