NEUROLOGY UE 105 - CEREBRAL PALSY

Course overview

·Understand the incidence, etiology, and classification of cerebral palsy (CP) ·Describe the clinical manifestations and associated deficits seen in children with CP throughout the life span ·Explain the physical therapy management of children with CP throughout the life span ·Discuss the medical and surgical management of children with CP ·Articulate the role of the physical therapist assistant in the treatment of children with CP ·Recognize the importance of functional training throughout the life span of a child with CP