75287 - Physiotherapy in Neurology - (IM)

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to apply their knowledge and understanding of the most appropriate therapeutic modalities in the neurological field. They will be able to design, plan, and execute physiotherapy interventions, identifying the modalities and timing of their application, adopting a comprehensive and/or analytical approach.

Course contents

HEMIPLEGIA

Outcomes and Complications
· Evaluation
· Rehabilitation Treatment

Goals and Programs
In-depth Study on Pusher Syndrome
In-depth Study on Neurological Shoulder
In-depth Study on Gait Analysis
CRANIENCEPHALIC TRAUMA

Outcomes and Complications
· Evaluation
· Rehabilitation Treatment

Goals and Programs
In-depth Study on Posture
In-depth Study on Oral Stimulation
In-depth Study on Multi-Afferent Stimulation as a Tool for Facilitating Improved Responsiveness
Spinal Injury

Outcomes and Complications
· Evaluation
· Rehabilitation Treatment

Goals and Programs
In-depth Study on Upper Limb Rehabilitation in Tetraplegic Patients
In-depth Study on Recovery of Independence in Relation to Expected Outcomes
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS

Outcomes
· Rehabilitation Treatment

Goals and Programs
In-depth Study on Fatigue Syndrome Management
ATAXIA

Primary Ataxia Secondary and ataxic syndromes
Rehabilitation project objectives
Friedreich's ataxia in-depth study
Balance, trunk control, and gait in-depth study

Readings/Bibliography

• P.M. Davis "Passo dopo passo" Springer (2001)
• P.M. Davis "Emiplegia" Springer (1990)
• P.M. Davis "Ricominciare" Springer (1994)
• E. Muller "Neuroriabilitazione" (2003)
• N. Basaglia "Trattamento di medicina riabilitativa" Idelson-Gnocchi (2000)
• R. Rago C. Perino "La riabilitazione dei traumi cranioencefalici nell'adulto" Ghedini Editore (1993)
• P.Boldrini N. Basaglia "La riabilitazione del grave traumatizzato cranio-encefalico" Masson
• M. Taricco "Nursing e riabilitazione nel mieloleso e nel traumatizzato cranio-encefalico" Il Pensiero Scientifico Editore (1998)
• J. Bonavita M. Menarini P. Pillastrini "la riabilitazione nelle mielolesioni" Masson (2004)

Teaching methods

Lectures, practical group exercises, and presentations of clinical cases with patient treatment by the instructor.

Given the types of activities and teaching methods adopted, attendance at this training activity requires all students to complete modules 1 and 2 in e-learning mode and participate in the classroom (8 hours) in the third specific training module on health and safety in study/internship settings.

Assessment methods

The final exam consists of a written exam, which allows students to pass the oral exam.

The two exams will be held on different days to allow the instructor to mark the written papers.

- The purpose of the written exam is to assess the acquisition of the required knowledge, as detailed in the course objectives.

- The purpose of the oral exam is to assess reasoning and presentation skills.

The use of any type of testing material is not permitted during the exam.

The exam will be graded out of 30.

Students with learning disabilities and temporary or permanent disabilities are encouraged to contact the dedicated office (https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/it/per-studenti) as soon as possible to discuss appropriate compensatory measures. The request must be submitted in advance (15 days before the exam date) to the instructor, who will evaluate the appropriateness of the measures, taking into account the learning objectives.

Teaching tools

Slides, videos, photos and paper materials

Office hours

See the website of Francesca Ballardini