85437 - Introduction to the Concept Bobath (BO)

Learning outcomes

knowledge relating basic neurophysiological principles of the Bobath concept relating to tone modulation and activities to guide functional recovery. Acquires skills, through simulated activities, of postural passages and activities for trunk and limb control for subjects diagnosed with stroke.

Course contents

Theory part

Preparatory topics for the practical part: history of the Bobath concept; basics of clinical reasoning; analysis and facilitation of normal movement; communication within the CNS; upper motor neuron syndrome; postural control and postural adjustments; neural and muscular plasticity; Motor control and motor learning; The trunk and core stability; locomotion; Recovery of the upper limb.

Practice part:

Evaluation through observation; stop standing; treatment of the trunk: evocation of the deep and superficial muscles of the abdomen, linear acceleration, recline sitting, lateral tilt; postural steps: sit to supine symmetrical and asymmetrical, supine - side line, supine - prone; lower limb treatment: foot activation, crow cline, stand down, back step, the first step; upper limb treatment: placing.

Readings/Bibliography

• Bobath concept - Theory and clinical practice in neurological rehabilitation. S. Raine, L. Meadows, M. Linch-Ellerington

• Clinical applications for motor control. P. C. Montgomery, B. H. Connolly

• Principles of neuroscience, E. R. Kandel, J. H. Schwartz, T. M. Jessel

• The Bobath concept in adult neurology. -B. E. Bassoe Gjelsvik

Teaching methods

Frontal lessons

Observation of treatments performed on patients

Practical tests among students

Assessment methods

Test about participation in clinical reasoning and in the execution of the practical parts.

Teaching tools

Practical exercise

Video projections

Teacher treatment of people with stroke outcomes

Office hours

See the website of Marco Morelli