How Can A PT Or PTA Increase Competency In Motor Learning?

Motor control is how our neuromuscular system functions to activate and coordinate the muscles and limbs involved in performing a motor skill. Motor learning emphasizes the acquisition of motor skills, the performance enhancement of learned or highly experienced motor skills or the re-acquisition of skills that are difficult to perform or cannot be performed because of injury or disease. Motor learning is practiced in many ways. The patient may learn how to work on small parts of a goal before they attempt the goal. The therapist will also use mental and verbal practice to assist the patient with recognizing the components and the requirements of the task. One of the ways a therapist can work on motor control is the cognitive behavioral therapy which involves encouregment of skill acquisition by modeling, the use of pacing, setting progressive goals, self-monitoring of progress, and positive reinforcement of progress. …show more content…
Whether it be threw taking additional college courses, or simply doing your own research on the internet or libraries. Many therapist have theories on motor control and motor learning with case studies and a lot of detailed information about different practices and approaches to the theory. Professional therapist blogs are also a good way to stay up to date and communicate with other PTs or PTAs in the