PHT 5423C - Neuromuscular Physical Therapy II

Hours: 4

This course expands on the neuropathology and diagnosis-specific physical therapy management for individuals with common neurological conditions, including impairments of the cerebral cortex, basal ganglia, cerebellum, spinal cord, and vestibular system; cortical deficits related to concussion; adult developmental disorders; and other rare neurologic health conditions. The Physical Therapist Management Process from the Guide to Physical Therapy Practice and the International Classification of Function, Disability, and Health (ICF) Framework are integrated with the principles of evidence-based practice to inform safe and effective clinical reasoning and decision-making in the physical therapy care of diverse patient populations with these neurological conditions in a variety of practice settings.
Offered: Subterm A
Prerequisite(s): Residential PHT 5303, PHT 5311C, PHT 5321C, PHT 5332C, PHT 5342, PHT 5363, PHT 5366C; Flex PHT 5342, PHT 5311C, PHT 5321C, PHT 5467C

Students must successfully complete all courses in the previous term and subterm of the DPT program. For policy details, see Repeating a Course .