Neurology — Unit 6: Progressive & Neuromuscular Conditions

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FROM MY PT SCHOOL NOTES · NEUROLOGY · UNIT 6

Progressive & Neuromuscular Conditions

Four practical chapters covering progressive central conditions, peripheral and neuromuscular disorders, and distinct rehabilitation contexts. Start with disease-specific patterns, then relate symptoms to safe function and meaningful participation.

Explore the chapters

NEUROLOGY UNIT 6 · 4 CHAPTERS
20How do Parkinson disease and atypical parkinsonism affect mobility?PD, PSP, freezing, cueing and task practice21How does multiple sclerosis change rehabilitation planning?Fatigue, heat, relapses and individualized exercise22How do peripheral neuromuscular disorders differ?Polyneuropathy, myopathy, motor-neuron and NMJ concerns23How should PT adapt for dementia, cerebral palsy and FND?Communication, lifelong care and functional movement retraining

How to study

Read each disease-pattern chapter and complete its clinical reasoning question. The companion notes contain the extended differential tables, more complete source-derived physiology, practical case solutions and original worksheets.

Note: These chapters are adapted from my original PT-school notes. Compare older material with your own class notes and current recommendations. See the ANPT Parkinson disease guideline, 2024 McDonald MS revisions (published 2025), and present neuromuscular safety guidance for important updates.

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