PT 851 Neuroscience for Physical Therapy

This course presents the detailed study of the central, peripheral, and autonomic human nervous systems.

Credits

4

Outcomes

1. 1. Recognize anatomical features and the vascular supply of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems.
2. 2. Discuss the neurophysiology of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems.
3. 3. Identify the major ascending and descending neural pathways.
4. 4. Compare the functional roles of structures and regions of the peripheral, central, and autonomic nervous systems.
5. 5. Perform a physical therapy evaluation of nervous system function, including cranial nerve testing.
6. 6. Predict the implications of damage to specific regions in the nervous system.
7. 7. Determine location of neural involvement given a patient's/client’s clinical signs and symptoms.
8. 8. Discuss functions of the nervous system and implications for motor control theory.