75287 - Physiotherapy in Neurology - (BO)

Learning outcomes

The student will the ability to apply knowledge and understanding on the most appropriate therapeutic modalities in the neurological field. He/she knows how to design, plan and execute the physiotherapy intervention by identifying the methods and times of application in the perspective of a global and/or analytical approach.

Course contents

• The computational, anatomical, physiological model (CAP model) of the motor system
• Clinical reasoning and ICF in neurological physiotherapy
• Priority areas of assessment in neurological physiotherapy, for selection and interpretation of outcome measures
• Evidence for the treatment of major clinical pictures in neurological physiotherapy (e.g., Stroke, Traumatic Brain Injury, Spinal Cord Injury, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease)
• Major syndromes associated with clinical pictures in neurological physiotherapy (e.g., Neglect, Apraxia, Pusher syndrome)
• Effects of pharmacological therapy in neurorehabilitation
• Case studies

Readings/Bibliography

• Sandrini G, Dattola R, Smania N. "Compendio di Neuroriabilitazione". Ed. Verduci (2nd Edizione)
• Full text of papers reported in the reference list of each lecture will be available on Virtuale and by university library services. 

Teaching methods

• Lectures
• Case studies

Assessment methods

• Multiple choices examination weighted on module's CFU
• The mark range from 0 to 30 points and is passed with a result equal or higher than 18 out of 30.

Teaching tools

• Slides
• Scientific literature through the University Library System

Students with learning disorders and\or temporary or permanent disabilities: please, contact the office responsible (https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/en/for-students) as soon as possible so that they can propose acceptable adjustments. The request for adaptation must be submitted in advance (15 days before the exam date) to the lecturer, who will assess the appropriateness of the adjustments, taking into account the teaching objectives.

Office hours

See the website of Andrea Turolla