MS in Physical Therapy (Neurology)

The Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy is a monthly peer-reviewed medical journal covering research on physical therapy. It is published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins and is the official journal of the Neurology Section of the American Physical Therapy Association and the Associação Brasileira de Fisiotherapia Neurofunctional. The journal was established in 1977 as Neurology Report, obtaining its current title in 2003
The career has many specialties including musculoskeletal, orthopedics, cardiopulmonary, neurology, endocrinology, sports medicine, geriatrics, pediatrics, women's health, wound care and electromyography. PTs practice in many settings, both public and private.
Neurology "string, nerve" and the suffix -logia, "study of") is the branch of medicine dealing with the diagnosis and treatment of all categories of conditions and disease involving the nervous system, which comprises the brain, the spinal cord and the peripheral nerves. Neurological practice relies heavily on the field of neuroscience, the scientific study of the nervous system, using various techniques of neurotherapy.
A neurologist is a physician specializing in neurology and trained to investigate, diagnose and treat neurological disorders. Neurologists diagnose and treat myriad neurologic conditions, including stroke, epilepsy, movement disorders such as Parkinson's disease, brain infections, autoimmune neurologic disorders such as multiple sclerosis, sleep disorders, brain injury, headache disorders like migraine, tumors of the brain and dementias such as Alzheimer's disease.Neurologists may also have roles in clinical research, clinical trials, and basic or translational research. Neurology is a nonsurgical specialty, its corresponding surgical specialty is neurosurgery.

Core Courses

  • Research in Neurological Rehabilitation
  • Pediatric Neurological Rehabilitation
  • Advanced Techniques in Neurological Manual Therapy
  • Electrotherapy and Neurological Modality Techniques
  • Therapeutic Exercise in Neurological Rehabilitation
  • Neuro-orthopedic Physical Therapy
  • Neurophysiology of Movement
  • Motor Control and Learning in Neurological Disorders
  • Neuroplasticity and Neurorehabilitation
  • Advanced Neurological Assessment and Diagnosis

Eligibility Criteria

  • Educational Qualification:
    • Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or equivalent Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy (4-5 years).
  • Minimum CGPA:
    • Typically, a minimum CGPA of 5/4.0 or higher.
  • Admission Test:
    • Most universities require an admission test or interview.
  • Clinical Experience:
    • Prior clinical experience or internship in physical therapy may be required.
  • English Language Proficiency:
    • Proof of English proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS) for international students.
  • Age Limit:
    • Generally under 30-35 years, depending on the university.

Scope

  • Neurological Rehabilitation Specialist
  • Clinical Neurological Physiotherapist
  • Researcher in Neurological Rehabilitation
  • Academic Lecturer/Professor
  • Consultant in Neurological Disorders
  • Neurophysiotherapy in Sports Teams
  • Home Health Neurological Care
  • Pediatric Neurological Physical Therapist
  • Private Practice Owner

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