Stroke - Role of Physical Therapy

• Content: Overview of the course, objectives, and the importance of understanding CVA.

Section 1: Background on CVA

• Total Duration: 25 minutes

  • Background on CVA (15 minutes)

    • Content: Explanation of cerebrovascular accidents, types, and basic pathophysiology.

  • Key Words (5 minutes)

    • Content: Introduction and explanation of essential terminology related to CVA.

  • Summary (5 minutes)

    • Content: Recap of key points and takeaways from the background on CVA.

Section 2: Anatomy of Central Nervous System

• Total Duration: 25 minutes

  • Anatomy of Central Nervous System (15 minutes)

    • Content: Overview of CNS components, structure, and function, focusing on relevance to CVA.

  • Key Words (5 minutes)

    • Content: Important anatomical terms and their relevance to CVA.

  • Summary (5 miniutes)

    • Content: Summary of key anatomical points and their connection to CVA.

Section 3: Physical Therapy Examination and Evaluation

• Total Duration: 40 minutes

  • Physical Therapy Examination and Evaluation (25 minutes)

    • Content: Detailed procedures for examination, including subjective history, vital signs, and assessment techniques.

  • Key Words (5 minutes)

    • Content: Key terms related to examination and evaluation in physical therapy.

  • Summary (10 minutes)

    • Content: Overview and recap of examination procedures and evaluation techniques.

Section 4: Physical Therapy Treatment and Plan of Care

• Total Duration: 40 minutes

  • Physical Therapy Treatment and Plan of Care (25 minutes)

    • Content: Strategies for treatment planning, rehabilitation timelines, and specific interventions.

  • Key Words (5 minutes)

    • Content: Important terms related to treatment and care planning in physical therapy.

  • Summary (5 minutes)

    • Content: Recap of treatment strategies and key points in developing a plan of care.

Case Study 1 (5 minutes)

• Content: Presentation and analysis of the first case study.

Reflection Questions (5 minutes)

• Content: Questions to encourage reflection and application of learned concepts from Case Study 1.

Responses (5 minutes)

• Content: Discussion of responses to reflection questions, sharing insights and perspectives.

Case Study 2 (5 minutes)

• Content: Presentation and analysis of the second case study.

Reflection Questions (5 minutes)

• Content: Questions to provoke deeper analysis and understanding of Case Study 2.

Responses (5 minutes)

• Content: Exploration of answers to reflection questions, discussing implications and learning points.

Conclusion (5 minutes)

• Content: Final thoughts, summary of key learning objectives, and encouragement for further study.

References (not timed)

• Content: List of references and resources for further reading.