Lesson Objectives
- Review the structures and function of the neurological and neuromuscular systems
- Describe the role of CNS components in producing and coordinating movement.
- Discriminate between clinical symptoms that present in localized and diffuse neuromuscular pathological conditions encountered in the physical therapy service
- Upper motor neuron disorders
- Lower motor neuron disorders
- Disorders of the basil ganglia
- Cerebellar disorders
- Peripheral nerve injury
- Describe mechanisms of central and peripheral nervous system injury that results in a decline in function
- Select interventions to reduce effects of neuromuscular conditions on function in case simulations
- Select standardized tests and measures used to assess response to treatment in simulated neuromuscular cases
- Identify roles of interdisciplinary team members that support optimizing activity in patients with neuromuscular dysfunctions
- Plan and prioritize interventions that includes family education and training, and discharge planning in a simulated case.