75287 - Physiotherapy in Neurology - (RN)

Learning outcomes

At the end of the module the student has the ability to apply knowledge and understanding regarding the most suitable therapeutic modalities in the neurological field. Knows how to design, plan and carry out the physiotherapeutic intervention, identifying the methods and times of application with a view to a global and/or analytical approach.

Course contents

Elements of movement neurophysiology applied to clinical practice;

THE PATIENT WITH CEREBRAL STROKE: Elements of movement neurophysiology applied to clinical practice;

HEMIPLEGIA: General principles and characteristics, assessment, positioning and transfer techniques, clinical reasoning and intervention techniques Clinical reasoning and patient intervention techniques - indications regarding treatment - secondary syndromes related to the shoulder district; - pushing syndrome; - neuropsychological disorders

 

THE PATIENT WITH SEVERE ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURY: General principles and characteristics, elements of outcome prediction, evaluation, clinical reasoning and intervention techniques - Indications regarding treatment - prevention of secondary damage - facilitation of recovery interaction with the environment - pluriafferential stimulation techniques

 

THE PATIENT WITH MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS: General principles and characteristics, assessment, clinical reasoning and intervention techniques - Indications regarding treatment - fatigue in patients with MS

 

THE SPINE INJURED PATIENT: General principles and characteristics, evaluation, clinical reasoning and intervention techniques - the patient with a complete lesion: characteristics, standard compensatory motor strategies (types of functional hand, joint block, transfer, strategies for proactive and reactive control of the trunk, management of supports, aids) - The incomplete patient: peculiar syndromic characteristics, intervention strategies, clinical reasoning

 

THE PATIENT WITH PARKINSON General principles and characteristics, assessment, positioning and transfer techniques, clinical reasoning and intervention techniques - Indications regarding treatment - MIRT

 

THE PATIENT WITH ATAXIA General principles and characteristics of the main ataxic syndromes and findings in physiotherapeutic treatment.

 

RARE GENETIC SYNDROMES

Readings/Bibliography

- Bente E. Bassoe Gjelsvik "The Bobath concept in Adult Neurology" - Verducci (2019)

- PM Davis "Step by Step" Springer (2001)

- N. Basaglia "Rehabilitation medicine treatment" Idelson-Gnocchi (2000)

- E. Muller "Neurorehabilitation" (2017)

- E.R. Kandel, J.H. Schwartz, "Principles of Neuroscience", 5th ed

- P.Boldrini N. Basaglia "The rehabilitation of the severely traumatized cranial-encephalic patient" Masson

Teaching methods

- Frontal lesson

- Discussion on clinical cases

Assessment methods

Oral exam followed by a short practical portion.
The objective of the oral and practical exam will be to assess presentation skills and clinical reasoning in caring for patients with neurological conditions.
The exam will be graded out of 30.

Teaching tools

Slides, videos, theoretical support material.

In consideration of the types of activities and teaching methods adopted, the frequency of this training activity requires all students to carry out specific training modules on safety and health in the study / work placements provided both electronically and in person.

 
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.

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