OTDE 6580 - Neurorehabilitation

2 credit hours

This course prepares students to develop advanced clinical reasoning and rehabilitation skills for treating neurological conditions across the lifespan. Students will learn application of motor control theories, and the neurological basis for motor control, motor learning and recovery of function. They will develop skills in various treatment approaches commonly used in neurorehabilitation. Use of evidence-based intervention and practice guidelines and translating current research using technology such as robotics and virtual reality in practice will be discussed. Prerequisites: OCTH 5130; OCTH 5320; OCTH 6540