PTH 6506 - Motor Control

4 Hour(s)

Current and emerging conceptual frameworks and approaches for assessing and retraining movement in individuals with movement disorders are analyzed in this course. Normal and abnormal postural control and movement disorders will be analyzed across gender, culture and the life span. Students will apply the patient/client management model to detect impairments, activity limitations and participation restrictions, and develop interventions used to address abnormal motor control. In this course students must integrate and apply prior knowledge and patient management skills developed thus far in the Entry-Level Doctor of Physical Therapy program. Management of specific central and peripheral nervous system pathology, including diagnosis ,clinical course, and prognosis of neurological disorders will be explored in PTH 7606 and PTH 7635.