Medical exam and assessment related to Activity Based Restorative Therapy

The Medical Exam and Assessment Related to Activity-Based Restorative Therapy course is part of the Kennedy Krieger Instruction in NeuroTraining Curriculum.

The four modules in this course have been developed at the introductory instruction level to address the medical exam and assessment of patients with spinal cord injury as it relates to Activity-Based Restorative Therapy. It is the second of two medical lectures intended for audiences including allied professionals (e.g., physical therapists, occupational therapists), medical professionals (e.g., nurses, PCPs), and specialists (e.g., physiatrists).

Topics in this course include: 

• Terms, Concepts, and Patient History
• Understanding the ASIA Exam
• Reflexes, Tone, and Range of Motion
• Skin Assessments