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You
will understand key terminology
used by medical rehabilitation professionals and within the disability
community.
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You
will develop a basic understanding of the neuromusculoskeletal
system as it relates to principles
of rehabilitation bioengineering and evaluation/design of assistive
technology.
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Through
guest lectures from clinicians, you will develop a core understanding of the
“continuum of rehabilitative care,”
especially as related to post-trauma rehabilitation (e.g., stroke) and
pediatric rehabilitation (e.g., cerebral palsy).
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You
will develop a core understanding of:
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lower and upper extremity prosthetic
and orthotic components, design, and
factors influencing prescription,
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principles
behind seating/positioning and
wheelchair selection and
configuration,
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principles
and applications of telerehabilitation.
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Through
a project, you will develop greater understanding in a targeted area of
rehabilitation that is of personal
interest, and have the opportunity to
share some of your knowledge with your classmates.
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You
will get practice in applied client-centered
problem-solving (applying knowledge and
design principles to meet needs of persons with disabilities and health
practitioners), working within a team, and integrating professional/ethical
responsibilities with contemporary societal issues.
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The
course will also help enhance a desire for life-long
learning, and will be one of the most
enjoyable and interesting courses you’ve taken during your Marquette
career.
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