DPTC 6512 Neuromuscular Practice I
The first of two courses on the neuromuscular system, this course emphasizes the management of patients with acquired brain injuries, including cerebral vascular accident and traumatic brain injury. Content includes differential diagnosis, examination, assessment, intervention planning and implementation, and establishing a physical therapy diagnosis and prognosis, guided by the ICF model. Evidence-based interventions integrate principles of motor control, motor learning, and theoretical constructs within the patient/client management model. Clinical pharmacology relevant to neuromuscular conditions is addressed, with attention to medication implications and potential adverse effects. Diagnostic testing, including laboratory values, imaging, and other studies, is also considered.