Study-Unit Description

Study-Unit Description


CODE PHT3033

 
TITLE Introduction to Neurological Rehabilitation

 
UM LEVEL 03 - Years 2, 3, 4 in Modular Undergraduate Course

 
MQF LEVEL 6

 
ECTS CREDITS 4

 
DEPARTMENT Physiotherapy

 
DESCRIPTION This study-unit is based on lecture sessions with small group discussion. Student’s previously acquired knowledge of neuroanatomy and neurophysiology are consolidated by being applied to movement science, introducing concepts which are necessary in the field of neurorehabilitation.

By the end of this study-unit, students will have learnt the basic concepts of applied movement science with reference to neurorehabilitation. This is necessary in order for students to be able to learn and understand the pathology of neurological conditions and also to gain the clinical reasoning skills required to assess and treat neurological patients.

Learning Outcomes:

1. Knowledge & Understanding:

By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to distinguish between normal and abnormal brain function, in order to enable them to start the clinical reasoning skills necessary to assess and treat neurological disability.

2. Skills:

By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to understand the basic concepts of normal and abnormal brain function relating to movement science, with special reference to motor function, balance, gait and activities/tasks of daily living.

Main Text/s and any supplementary readings:

List of Publications

1. Edwards.S. (08/10/2001) “Neurological Physiotherapy: A Problem-Solving Approach”
2. Gjelsvik. B. (05/09/2007) “The Bobath Concept in Adult Neurology
3. Gilman.S. & Winans Newman. S.(15/07/2002) “Manter & Gatz’s Essentials of Clinical Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology
4. Carr .J.H. & Shepherd. R.B. (01/03/2002) Movement Science: Foundations for Physical Therapy in Rehabilitation
5. Carr. J.H. & Shepherd R.B. (27/07/2010) Neurological Rehabilitation: Optimising Motor Performance
6. Carr. J.H. & Shepherd R.B. (30/12/2002) Stroke Rehabilitation: Guidelines for Exercise and Training to Optimise Motor Skill.

 
STUDY-UNIT TYPE Lecture and Practical

 
METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
Assessment Component/s Assessment Due Sept. Asst Session Weighting
Presentation SEM1 No 10%
Examination (2 Hours) SEM1 Yes 90%

 
LECTURER/S Nadine Spiteri Gingell

 

 
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