Kimberly B. Harbst, Ph.D., P.T., Assistant Professor
Department of Physical Therapy
2028 Cowley Hall, (608) 785-8473
Office Hours: Email or Call for Appointment
PT 551 Neural Basis of Movement I
The primary emphasis of this course is the quantitative and qualitative
examination and assessment of the impairment, functional limitation, disability
and handicap levels of the disability model in pediatric and adult patients
sustaining neurologic insults. The reflex, hierarchical, and systems
models of body-brain interaction will be presented as a basis for evaluation
and treatment of the neurologically impaired patient. Motor control
and motor learning theories will be examined as a basis for evaluation
of neurologically involved patients. A brief overview of the neural
basis of movement will be covered. The student will learn to perform
and evaluate results of a physical therapy examination emphasizing components
that potentially influence motor function of the patient with neurological
impairment. Typical functional movement patterns in non-impaired
subjects will be analyzed and compared to functional limitations characteristic
of patients sustaining central and peripheral nervous system dysfunction.
This course is offered only in the early Summer.
Email: harbst.kimb@uwlax.edu
Last Modified: 5/23/00