1.5CEHs
Course Description
This intermediate-level course will examine the different types of cerebellar disorders that physical therapists and physical therapy assistants encounter in clinical practice. The presentation will review the neuroanatomy and clinical manifestations of the most common cerebellar disorders and will present the most appropriate evidence-based outcome measures and interventions in the management of cerebellar disorders. The presentation will outline recommendations for the clinical management of individuals with cerebellar disorders.
Learning Tracks
Learning Track
Presenter
Jeannie Stephenson, PT, PhD, MS
Home Study
Learning Objectives
1. Review the neuroanatomy of the cerebellum, its pathways, and clinical relevance
2. Discuss causes, risk factors, etiology, diagnosis, and prognosis of cerebellar disorders
3. Explore evidence-based assessment tools and outcome measures that can be utilized with individuals with cerebellar disorders
4. Review the current literature for effective physical therapy interventions to treat people with cerebellar disorders
