OVERVIEW

The course analyses the basis and principles of neurological rehabilitation in adults based on scientific evidences and scientific guideline

AIMS AND CONTENT

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

Course attendance and self-study will enable the student to:

• Understand how impairments in motor control, in the main neurological disorders, relevant for rehabilitation, affect different motor functions.
• Apply their knowledge and understanding to collect, analyze, and interpreter data gained during the physiotherapy functional assessment process 
• Identify the priorities of physiotherapeutic intervention in motor disorders based on prognostic indicators.
• Design the therapeutic program for recovery/maintenance of motor function by applying the principles of best practice, according to evidence of its effectiveness.
• Formulate the goals of therapeutic intervention being able to argue the clinical choice made.

TEACHING METHODS

Teaching course will consist of lectures for an amount of 20 hours (2 CFU) during which some theoretical knowledge will be presented and selected clinical cases will be presented.
In his/her personal work, the student should acquire basic knowledge and will be able to collect and interpret clinical data related to motor function. At the end of the lecture teacher will provide students with the slides used during the lessons and additional supporting materials to facilitate  formulation of any clarification/deepening questions.

Students with certified DSA, disability or other special educational needs are encouraged to contact lecturers at the beginning of the course to agree on teaching methods that, while respecting the teaching objectives, take into account individual learning patterns and provide suitable compensatory tools

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

Physiotherapy "best practice" for recovery of motor function in patient with:

• Hemiparesis/ plegia ( right and left brain injury)
• Parkinson's disease 
• Multiple sclerosis
• Spinal injuries 
• Traumatic brain injuries 

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

Slides as presented in class and scientific papers mentioned by the professor.

References  

Shumway-Cook, Anne, Woollacott, Marjorie, Motor Control: Translating Research into Clinical Practice 5TH Edition, Ed. Lippincott Williams and Wilkins 2016

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

LESSONS

LESSONS START

Lessons will be held in the 2nd semester of the 2nd year.

Class schedules. The timetable of all lectures can be found at aulaweb.unige.it 

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

The exam will be oral, save the possibility to take some parts in written mode

Examinations will be available for winter session* (January - February) and  summer session (June, July and September), available at https://2022.aulaweb.unige.it/

*For students who has not passed all his exams within the prescribed period of time."

ASSESSMENT METHODS

The aim of examination will be to ascertain:

Knowledge  about the basic concepts of the course
Ability to apply in the therapeutic setting ( assessment)
Ability to plan therapeutic/physiotherapeutic intervention in order to improve motor recovery.

Preparation will be ascertained through questions related  to clinical cases. All questions must be acquired a pass 

Students with DSA or other regularly certified special educational needs will be able to agree with the professor on the written or oral mode of the examination, by contacting professors at least 10 days before the exam. They will also be able to take advantage of 30 % additional time 

Exam schedule

FURTHER INFORMATION

When a student is a certified DSA, it is required to contact the Referring Teacher of the DISABILITY and DSA Commission for DINOGMI: Prof. N. Girtler (nicolagirtler@unige.it ) and evaluated the single case, he will send to the teachers the necessary directions both for  lessons development  and for modality of examination