Neurology 218: "Tone" Current Perspectives on an Old Term

Neurology 218: "Tone" Current Perspectives on an Old Term is organized by CCEDSeminars.

Course Overview:
 In the daily practice of chiropractic, tone is a commonplace term. It is used primarily as it relates to muscle and function of the musculoskeletal system. This presentation will discuss the subtle complexities of this term from infants to adult and how it should be properly used in chiropractic practice.

Learning Objectives:
• Discuss clinical perspectives and tone
• Appraise the application of rehabilitation or physical therapy
• Apply brain - based versus end-organ therapies
• Understand tone and the clinical record

Course Outline:
• Tone: Definition and clinical record keeping
• The upper motor neuron
- Defining characteristics
• The lower motor neuron
- Defining characteristics

2.0 Credit Hour