85437 - Introduction to the Concept Bobath (CE)

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course the student acquires knowledge relating to the 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

Theoretical part

Mentions of the following preparatory topics for carrying out the practical part:

- Bobath concept history

- Normal movement

- Clinical reasoning

- Postural control

- Neuroplasticity

- Cerebellum

- Upper limb

- Core stability and postural control of the adult neurological patient

- Locomotion

Practical part

Illustration and proof of:

- Muscle modulation and realignment techniques to send correct proprioceptive information from the periphery to the CNS

- Alignment in S.E.

- Stop standing --> Sit to stand

- Linear acceleration

- Active supine position / activation of the foot in the supine position / extension of the hip to the table / activation of the core from supine / supine passage --> side liyng / supine passage --> active sitting

- Trunk activation and lateral tilt search

- Setting of the scapulothoracic

- Alignment of the AS and search for reaching

- Alignment of the trunk-pelvis-AAII in standing position

- Facilitation of the first step

- Rear step

- Guide to the journey

Comfortable clothing (shorts or sports underwear) is recommended for the practical part.

Readings/Bibliography

- Bobath Concept: Theory and Clinical Practice in Neurological Rehabilitation. Sue Raine, Linzi Meadows, Mary Lynch-Ellerington. Wiley-Blackwell. 2009

- The Bobath concept in adult neurology. Gjelsvik BE, Syre L. 2016

- Principles of neuroscience. Kandel E.R., Schwartz J.H.

Teaching methods

- Frontal lessons
- Practical exercises in pairs

Assessment methods

Execution of the techniques learned in class, linked to the theoretical knowledge acquired at the basis of the techniques.

The assessment, which consists of a suitability, is carried out during the entire elective.

Teaching tools

slides and materials provided by the teacher

Office hours

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