PHTH 511 - Patient/Client Management 3 - Neurology 1

(4 credits)

This course will provide a basis for therapeutic assessment and interventions for patients with neurologic causes of movement dysfunction, from infant to adult. The Guide to Physical Therapist Practice will be utilized to emphasize the physical therapist’s examination and interventions for patients who have signs and symptoms of neurological pathology that result in movement dysfunction. Aspects of primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention, and health, wellness, and fitness promotion activities will be addressed for patients/clients in this practice pattern. The course consists of a lecture and laboratory component. The laboratory component will allow students, under the direction of faculty and clinicians, to develop skill in patient examination and therapeutic intervention. Lab will consist of patient/client simulation to gain experience with neurological patients. Emphasis will be on evidence based practice and the importance of patient-practitioner interaction. Fall.