Advanced Clinical Reasoning and Problem Solving in Motor Behavior Therapy

This course solidifies the material learned during the other courses and "puts it all together".

The final subgroups of the Motor Behavior sub-classification are covered. The assessment and treatment of Motor Unit Recruitment Dys-regulation and Kinetic chain Imagery Deficits are covered. This shows when resistance training is required in rehab and the need for a whole body approach to management.

Sub-classification is about applying the best treatment for a specific person at a certain point in their rehabilitation. Therefore, correct sub-grouping is important to achieve the best outcome.
The diagnostic accuracy of each sub-classification will be reviewed along with how use your subjective history and physical assessment to enhance your clinical decision making of what subgroups to consider. Case studies will be used to illustrate the clinical reasoning when multiple subgroups are present concurrently. The prioritization of each sub-classification will be made along with the clinical reasoning behind each stage of the assessment and rehabilitation. This will involve the Causation of the sub-classification you have made and the Individual Factors.

Motor control problem solving will be discussed in detail as well as strategies to use specific motor control to achieve pain control. Strategies to educate patients on motor control rehab will be covered. Overall, appropriate education and pain control will significantly enhance exercise compliance.

The integration of other physiotherapy skills will and the integration of multiple subgroups be covered to enhance rehabilitation. This is a fun and enjoyable course for the problem solving clinician.

Course Pre-requisites
SMARTERehab Motor Behavior series, Primitive Reflexes, Body Imagery & Central Pain
Courses with some similar content and will be considered (e.g., Kinetic Control, Sahrmann, Queensland, Diane Lee)