DPTC 6522 Neuromuscular Practice II
The second of two courses on the neuromuscular system, this course emphasizes the management of patients with spinal cord injury, vestibular disorders, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, other neuromuscular disorders, and central nervous system cancers. 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.