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Oct 23, 2026
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PTAC 2015 - Neuroanatomy and Functional Rehabilitation (Lab)
Credits: 2
Catalog Description
This lab course focuses on instruction in specific treatment techniques used for neuromuscular re-education, motor learning to regain functional independence, and normalization of muscle tone and gait training for the patient with injury or disease of the nervous system. Treatment techniques will be for patients with stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, and various neurological diseases such as Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson’s Disease. The following rehabilitation techniques will be practiced under the supervision of the physical therapist: Neurodevelopmental Technique (NDT), Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF), Brunnstrom and Rood inhibition and facilitation techniques through the progression of postures, as well as objective balance assessment and techniques using the Swiss ball. Cognitive testing spaced retrieval for patients with dementia, and treatment techniques for pediatric patients will also be practiced. Patient/practitioner interaction, interpersonal communication skills, professionalism, and time management will be emphasized during patient simulated skills tests. Students will work in small groups to develop an exercise program for a patient with a specific neurological disease as part of their research project. The course includes individual testing for competency in rehab skills. Testing will occasionally occur outside scheduled lab time.
Prerequisite(s) (must have a grade of C or better): BIOL 2114 , PTAC 1050 , PTAC 1060 , PTAC 1070 , PTAC 1080 , PTAC 1100
Recommended Skills, Abilities, or Coursework: PTAC 1010
Additional fee to student: No
Learner Outcomes
- Identify specific areas of the central and peripheral nervous systems.
- Identify specific facial muscles and their action.
- Implement Margaret Rood’s inhibition and facilitation technique correctly in a patient simulation.
- Implement neurodevelopmental technique (NDT) correctly in a patient simulation.
- Implement proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) correctly for UE & LE.
- Develop neuromuscular re-education activities for patients with CNS disorders.
- Implement transfer and treatment techniques appropriate for a patient with spinal cord injury in a patient simulation.
- Demonstrate a safe sliding board transfer for a quadriplegic patient.
- Cooperate with lab partner during lab activities.
- Differentiate various cognitive tests used to detect changes in mentation and cognition.
- Understand normal human development and how it is affected by pathology and injury in pediatrics.
- Implement treatments used for various pediatric disorders.
- Create an appropriate exercise for the acute and subacute stage of a neurological disease.
- Implement Brunnstrom Rowing and associated reaction techniques.
Major Areas of Course Content
- Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology
- Cerebral Vascular Accident
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Neurological Diseases
- Dementia and Alzheimer Disease
- Normal motor development
- Pediatric disorders and physical therapy
Credit for Prior Learning Options
No credit for prior learning option is available for this course.
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