PTA156 — Physical Rehabilitation II
7 credits Therapeutic interventions and data collection skills for patients with neurologic conditions. Review of structure and function of the nervous system and common neurologic and neuromuscular disorders. List complications associated with common neurologic and neuromuscular disorders. Describe the roles and responsibilities of health care providers involved in the care of patients with common neurologic and neuromuscular disorders. Relate motor control and motor learning theories to therapeutic interventions for patients with common neurologic and neuromuscular disorders. Explain the use of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation patterns and techniques Describe sensory systems associated with balance control and coordination Identify motor strategies used for balance control Identify and integrate appropriate evidence-based resources to support clinical decision-making for progression of the patient within the plan of care established by the PT Implement selected components of interventions for patients with common neurologic and neuromuscular disorders identified in the plan of care established by the physical therapist including: Functional training Gait and locomotion training Balance and coordination training Posture awareness training Neuromotor development training Strength training Passive range of motion Integumentary protection techniques Wheelchair propulsion programs for conditioning Application & adjustment of devices and equipment Perform components of d
Prerequisites: PTA126, PTA135, PTA145, PTA155