Didactic

We are partnering with the Neurologic Physical Therapy Professional Education Consortium to offer a unique, cutting edge educational experience as part of our didactic training for residents. The consortium was developed by University of Southern California, Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy, Casa Colina Centers for Rehabilitation and Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center.

Educators and speakers include world renowned physical therapists who are experts in the field. Residents will participate in one 4-day educational module, (held in person in Los Angeles, CA), 26 live webinars accessible from Boston University, journal clubs in which they will have the opportunity to interact with residents from other institutions, tutorials, discussions, rounds and clinics.

Curriculum

4 days of on-site coursework
- On-Site Location: Motion Performance Institute (MPI), 8830 S. Sepulveda Blvd, 2^ndFloor, Los Angeles, CA 90045
26 Live Webinars
Journal Club
Tutorials/Discussions
Clinics/Rounds

Modules

A sampling of modules is included below:

Translation of Neuroscience to Clinical Practice
Outcome Measures: application to specific neurological disorders
Application of Evidence-based Practice
Systematic Approach to Gait Analysis and Orthotic Decision-Making
Motor Skill Learning: How do you apply motor learning strategies into your clinical practice?
Application of motor skill learning to adult and pediatric populations: postural control, UE and LE intervention
Treatment of patients with Extrapyramidal Disorders
Treatment of patients with Cerebellar Disorders

Webinars

A sampling of webinar topics is included below:

Differential Diagnosis
Neuroplasticity
Principles of Motor Learning
Motor Control
Neuro-imaging
Electrophysiology
Neuropharmacology
Normal and Pathological Gait
Extrapyramidal Disorders
Vestibular Disorders
Cerebellar Disorders

Speakers

A sampling of speakers is included below: