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

INTRODUCTION TO PHYSIOTHERAPY IN SEVERE ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURY

THE STROKE PATIENT:
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 for treatment
- Secondary syndromes related to the shoulder area;
- Push syndrome;
- Neuropsychological disorders

THE PATIENT WITH TCE
General principles and characteristics, predictors of outcome, assessment, clinical reasoning, and intervention techniques
- Indications for treatment
- Prevention of secondary damage
- Facilitating recovery and interaction with the environment
- Multi-afferential stimulation techniques

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

THE PATIENT WITH SCIENCE-INJURED SPINAL MUSCLE
General principles and characteristics, assessment, clinical reasoning, and intervention techniques
- The patient with complete injury: characteristics, standard compensatory motor strategies (functional hand types, joint blocking, transfer, strategies for proactive and reactive trunk control, support management, aids)
- The incomplete patient: specific syndromic characteristics, intervention strategies, clinical reasoning

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

PARKINSON'S AND ALS
Main characteristics and treatment principles

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

• Lectures will focus on the theoretical foundations of neurological physiotherapy and the main clinical conditions relevant to rehabilitation.
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  Practical treatment demonstrations, led by the instructor, will illustrate neurological assessment techniques, movement analysis, rehabilitation planning, and the application of the main physiotherapy methods (neuromotor facilitation, therapeutic exercise, gait and balance training).
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  Group practical exercises will be held.
  The activities will focus on developing clinical reasoning and individualized treatment planning.
  

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.

Office hours

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