75286 - Physiotherapeutic Techniques - (BO)

Learning outcomes

At the end of the lessons the student will have the ability to apply knowledge and understanding about the main physiotherapy methods used in neurology and will be able to evaluate and set up a treatment plan for them.

Course contents

The course will illustrate the Kabat method, the Bobath concept, Affolter concept and Perfett method, Motor Relearning Programme and Constraint Induced Movement Therapy for the treatment of the adult suffering from neurological disorders.

For each topic I will explain the:

Historical overview

Theoretical foundations

Application areas

Practical examples

We will also mention the graded motor imagery and mirror therapy.

Readings/Bibliography

• Bobath Concept : Theory and clinical practice in neurological rehabilitation,S. Raine, L. Meadows. M.Lynch-Ellerington, ED Wiley-Blackwell
• Principles of neural science, E. R. Kandel J.H. Schwartz, Fifth Edition
• Il Concetto Bobath nella Neurologia dell’adulto, Bente E. Gjelsvik, ed Verduci
• Motor Control:translating Research into Clinical Practice, A. Shumway-Cook M.H. Woollacott, Third Edition
• EssentialNeuroscience, A. Siegel, H.N. Sapru, Third Edition
• Giuseppe Monari: "Facilitazioni neurocinetiche progressive". Edi-ermes
• Patricia M. Davies: "Ricominciare". Casa Editrice Springer
• Patricia M.Davies: “Passo dopo passo” Casa Editrice Springer

Teaching methods

Frontal lessons,
Exercises and simulation between the participants.

Assessment methods

The assessment of learning is structured in two distinct moments:

- a first oral exam aimed at verifying the knowledge / understanding of the theoretical concepts illustrated during the lessons

- a second practical test that focuses on clinical reasoning, with the aim of evaluating clinical reasoning and verifying the adequate learning of manual skills.

Teaching tools

Computer and video projector , overhead projector

Office hours

See the website of Angela Albano