PHYT 7223 - Physical Therapy Management of Adults and Elders with Neurological Dysfunction II

(4) Credit Hours

Provides the student with the physiologic, didactic and clinical applications of physical therapy examination, evaluation, therapeutic interventions, and management for neurological conditions such as cerebral vascular accident, infectious disorders and tumors of the central nervous system, traumatic brain injury, vestibular dysfunction, cerebellar dysfunction, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, and Alzheimer’s disease. 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 central nervous system dysfunction.Spring semester; year 2. Differential course fee will be assessed.