- Docente: Alessandra Lugaresi
- Credits: 2
- SSD: MED/26
- Language: Italian
- Teaching Mode: Blended Learning
- Campus: Bologna
- Corso: First cycle degree programme (L) in Orthopaedics Techniques (cod. 5915)
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from Dec 13, 2024 to Jan 31, 2025
Learning outcomes
At the end of this course the student will understand and recognize the principal neurological disorders and related symptoms impacting on posture, balance and motility and understand the underlying pathophysiology
Course contents
In the 24 hours of the course the following main neurological disturbances will be treated:
- semeiotics
- Motor Neuron Disease
- Myasthenia gravis and myopathies
- Neuropathies and radiculopathies
- Multiple sclerosis and dedicated ortheses and aids
- Cerebro-vascular diseases
- Cerebral palsies (brief overview)
- Poliomyelitis (Brief overview)
- Movement disorders: Parkinson's disease, chorea, dystonia, tics
- Epilepsy and transient loss of consciousness
Readings/Bibliography
Any up to date version of neurology manuals to be integrated with materials presented during the lessons
Teaching methods
Frontal lessons including videoclips
Assessment methods
Oral exam, at least 2 questions on the program
In detail:
very limited knowledge and ability to analyze only after prompts, correct use of specific terms → 18-19;limited knowledge and limited ability to analyze issues, correct use of specific terms → 20-24;
Wide knowledge of the subject and ability to analyze issues autonomously and with a fluent use of specific terms →25-29;
Very exaustive knowledge of the subject, ability not only to analyze issues but also to make significant connections between different issues, full knowledge of technical language and in depth dissertation and analysis → 30-30L
Teaching tools
Lesson recordings and pdf or powerpoint presentations
Office hours
See the website of Alessandra Lugaresi
SDGs

This teaching activity contributes to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals of the UN 2030 Agenda.