Allied Health Professionals Neuromuscular Hub

Module 1: Overview of Neuromuscular Conditions


Description
Overview of neuromuscular conditions, pathology and presentation.


Learning Outcomes Part 1:

  1. Classify neuromuscular diseases according to site and type of pathology
  2. Briefly describe key diseases
  3. Explore the prevalence and presentation of the featured diseases
  4. Provide resources for further learning

Learning Outcomes Part 2:

  1. Deeper exploration into the physical presentation of people with NMDs
  2. Description of evidence that investigates impairments and functional challenges
  3. Consideration of impact of impairments on general health and the lifespan
  4. Provide background knowledge to apply to clinical reasoning for interventions



Content
  • Overview of Neuromuscular Conditions
  • Overview Part 1:
  • Overview Part 2:
  • Video of myotonia - associated with myotonic dystrophy​
  • Gait video – Polyneuropathy gait: Charcot Marie Tooth​
  • Gait video – Limb Girdle muscular Dystrophy​
  • Quiz Unit
  • Module 1 Quiz
  • Additional Resources
  • Module 1: Resources
  • Module 1 Part 1 Handout.pdf
  • Module 1 Part 2 Handout.pdf
Completion rules
  • You must complete the units "Overview Part 1:, Overview Part 2:, Module 1 Quiz"
  • Leads to a certificate with a duration: Forever