PHYT 7215 - Physical Therapy Management of Patients with Neurological Dysfunction I

(4) Credit Hours

The physiologic, didactic and clinical applications of physical therapy examinations, evaluation, therapeutic interventions and management for neurological conditions related to spinal cord injury, neuromuscular diseases and peripheral neuropathies. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be familiar with the pathophysiology, etiology, incidence, signs and symptoms, impairments, functional limitations, disabilities prognosis and medical, surgical and physical therapy management of common disorders associated with spinal cord injury, neuromuscular disease and peripheral neuropathies.Fall semester; year 2. Differential course fee will be assessed.