May 05, 2024  
2017-2018 Springfield College Graduate Catalog 
    
2017-2018 Springfield College Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

PHTH 665 - Physical Therapy Management of Patients with Neuromuscular Conditions II


In this course students further develop their skills in the physical therapy management of adult patients with neuromuscular dysfunction. Emphasis is placed on the application of motor learning, motor control and movement diagnosis frameworks to intervention for patients with movement dysfunction. Students develop skills in a variety of functional retraining, therapeutic exercise, and accommodation approaches to intervention.  Special emphasis is placed on management of patients with spinal cord and vestibular dysfunction.
 

Prerequisites & Notes
Students in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program only.

Credits: 4