- Docente: Angela Albano
- Credits: 2
- Language: Italian
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
- Campus: Bologna
- Corso: First cycle degree programme (L) in Physiotherapy (cod. 8476)
Learning outcomes
At the end of the module the student has the ability to apply knowledge and understanding regarding the main physiotherapy methods used in the neurological field and knows how to evaluate and set up a treatment plan in relation to them.
Course contents
The course will illustrate the Kabat method, the Bobath concept, the Affolter concept and the Neurocognitive Theory (Perfetti) for the treatment of adult patients suffering from neurological pathologies. The following will be explained about each one: Historical framework Theoretical foundations Areas of application Practical examples Furthermore, mention will be made of:
- MENTAL PRACTICE
- MIRROR THERAPY
- CONSTRAINT INDUCED MOVEMENT THERAPY (CIMT)
- MOTOR RELEARNING PROGRAMME
- KT METHOD
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Readings/Bibliography
Il Concetto Bobath nella Neurologia dell’Adulto. Autori: Bassøa Gjelsvik B.E. Editore: Editore: Verduci
Titolo: Riequilibrio Modulare Progressivo - Elaborazione del concetto Kabat. Autori: Monari. Editore: Edi-Ermes
Teaching methods
Frontal lessons
Practical demonstrations
Practical exercises among participants
Discussion of clinical cases
Assessment methods
Oral exam
Grading of the final mark: Preparation on a very limited number of topics covered in the course and analytical skills that emerge only with the help of the teacher, expression in overall correct language → 18-19; Preparation on a limited number of topics covered in the course and independent analytical skills only on purely executive issues, expression in correct language → 20-24; Preparation on a wide range of topics covered in the course, ability to make independent critical analysis choices, mastery of specific terminology → 25-30.
Teaching tools
Computer, video projector, material for practical tests.
Office hours
See the website of Angela Albano