PTAC 2015 - Neuroanatomy and Functional Rehabilitation Lab

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Anoka-Ramsey Community College

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Description:

Prerequisites: PTAC 1050, PTAC 1060, PTAC 1070, PTAC 1080, and BIOL 2114 with a grade of C or better This lab course focuses on instruction in specific treatment techniques used for muscle re-education, motor learning to regain functional independence, normalization of muscle 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: 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. Patient/practitioner interaction, interpersonal communication skills, professionalism, documentation and time management will be emphasized during patient simulated skills tests. Students will work in small groups to develop a research paper and oral presentation about a neurological disease not previously discussed in the course.

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2.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.anokaramsey.edu

Phone Number:

(763) 433-1100

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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