PHYT 7224 - Physical Therapy Management of Infants, Children and Adolescents with Neurological Dysfunction III

(4) Credit Hours

Introduces the student to the basic principles of physical therapy management for infants, children, and adolescents with central nervous system dysfunction. Content includes a review of pathophysiology, examination techniques, and intervention rationale for common pediatric disorders such as cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injury, sensory-motor impairments, developmental coordination disorder, genetic disorders, mental retardation, and neuromotor complications of prematurity and environmental risk exposure. Spring semester; year 2. Differential course fee will be assessed.