DPT 811 - Clinical Neurological Mgmt II

6 Credits

This course is the second of a two-part series that will progress students’ knowledge and psychomotor skills in the effective management of individuals with neurologic dysfunction. The course expands student knowledge and skills related to the physical therapy assessment/diagnostic process, differential diagnosis, evaluation, therapeutic intervention, plan of care development, and outcomes assessment for patients/clients with complex neurologic dysfunction across the lifespan. Progression of knowledge and skills in the available tests and measures and most common evidence based interventions to address dysfunction in mobility, motor control and activation, balance, sensation, tone, coordination, and other limitations seen in complex neurological pathologies and presentations is covered. It will address complex clinical presentations and multifactorial limitations for the complex neurologic patient/client including modifications in mobility training techniques, use of adaptive equipment/durable medical equipment, and incorporation of the psychosocial impact of neurologic dysfunction and disability on patients/clients and their families/caregivers.

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