Advanced Neurorehabilitation:Spinal Cord Injury and Parkinson's (PHT 5 762)
Term: 2026-2027 Acadmic Year Fall
Description
This course integrates the principles of neuroplasticity into physical therapy rehabilitation for diagnoses of spinal cord injury and Parkinson's disease. The course emphasizes understanding neurological pathophysiology, integrating neuroplastic and compensatory principles into patient treatment and durable medical equipment prescription, and applying evidence-based interventions for rehabilitation of spinal cord injury and Parkinson’s disease. Studentsdevelop skills in clinical examination, evaluation, prognosis, and creating individualized plans of carewhile exploring emerging research and innovative treatment strategies through asynchronous learning, interactive case studies, and collaborative discussions.