Universitat Internacional de Catalunya
Physiotherapy Applied to the Physical Dysfunction of the Nervous System
Other languages of instruction: Catalan
Teaching staff
Make an appointment by e-mail:
Sra. Carina Salgueiro carinafsalgueiro@gmail.com
Dra. Rosa Cabanas Valdés: rosacabanas@uic.es
Holder of the subject: Dra. Rosa Cabanas Valdés: rosacabanas@uic.es
Introduction
Neurological physiotherapy currently improves the prognosis of many patients with diseases that affect the nervous system, both central and peripheral.
Pre-course requirements
Have approved the seminar on Physiopathology of Neurological Conditions and Anatomy of the Nervous System.
Objectives
Minimum knowledge of: possible criteria to choose as postgraduate training. Have a minimum knowledge to work if necessary with this type of patient.
As more specific objectives: To know how to use the different treatments in each type of neurological pathology.
Competences/Learning outcomes of the degree programme
- 01 - The ability to analysis and synthesis.
- 06 - To have comprehensive problem-solving skills.
- 09 - Demonstrate critical thinking skills.
- 10 - Develop autonomous learning skills.
- 15 - Demonstrate a concern for quality.
- 17 - The ability to work responsibly and autonomously, so as to handle job-related activities without the need for strict supervision.
- 21 - Knowledge of the physiological and structural changes that can occur after physiotherapeutic interventions.
- 25 - Knowledge of the principles and applications of measurement procedures in biomechanics and electrophysiology.
- 28.3 - Show respect, appreciation and sensitivity towards the work of others.
- 30.1 - Teamwork skills.
- 37.1 - Use discretion, use available information appropriately and respect patient dignity and confidentiality
- 37.5 - knowledge of the profession's deontological ethics codes
- 38.1 - Respect for the rights of the patient and their family.
- 43 - Knowledge of physiotherapeutic procedures based on techniques and methods specific to physiotherapy interventions applied to the various disorders of all systems and medical and surgical specialisations, as well as health promotion and disease prevention.
- 48.2 - Ability to assess the patient's/client's needs in order to give priority to the ones that could compromise the rehabilitation process.
- 49 - Ability to design a physiotherapy treatment plan.
- 49.1 - Ability to develop a specific physiotherapy treatment plan through clinical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- 50 - Ability to execute, direct and coordinate a physiotherapy treatment plan while attending to the client's individual needs and using therapeutic tools specific to the physiotherapy profession.
- 50.1 - Ability to establish and implement physical therapy in treatments provided by all other medical and surgical specialties whenever it is deemed necessary.
- 50.10 - Ability to establish a scheduled plan to follow during treatment.
- 50.8 - Ability to encourage the client and family to participate in the rehabilitation process.
- 51 - Ability to assess the outcomes of the physiotherapy treatment against the initial goals set and the established outcome criteria.
- 51.1 - Ability to design and set up activities related to disease prevention and health promotion.
- 51.2 - Ability to assess the patient's /client's progress.
- 51.3 - Ability to re-assess and modify treatment goals if necessary, and to adjust the intervention or treatment plan according to the new goals.
- 52 - Ability to provide effective physiotherapeutic care by providing comprehensive assistence to patients/clients.
- 53.1 - Ability to design and set up activities related to health promotion and disease prevention.
- 57 - Ability to keep up-to-date on knowledge, skills and attitudes related to professional competencies through continuous education.
Learning outcomes of the subject
The student
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The student must be able at the end of the course, with a minimum of knowledge, to be able to apply the treatment to neurological patients.
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Knows and understands the principles and foundations of clinical reasoning.
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Apply appropriate and adapted therapeutics in peripheral neurological lesions.
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Plan the exercises and modifications that are intended to be obtained in a consistent manner based on the pathology and the problems presented by the patient.
Syllabus
Theoretical topics
1. Objectives of Neurological Physiotherapy and postural tone
2. Facilitation and Placing and Holding Techniques
3. Postural Control
4. Peripheral nerve. Introduction to neurodynamics
5. Intrinsic stability of the trunk (core stability exercises)
6. Postural changes and transfers
7. Lower extremity
8. Upper extremity
9. Standing and walking
10. Alterations of perception and sensitivity
Teaching and learning activities
In person
Training activities: theoretical and practical lessons.
Guided activities (50%):
1. Presentation of theoretical content using PowerPoint presentations, with explanations and videos of patients with demonstrations by the teacher.
2. Case work: students analyze professional situations on patients presented by the teacher in order to perform an experimental conceptualization and search for effective solutions.
3. Put into practice those skills developed in classes
Supervised activities (50%):
1. Supervised session where students work in groups (2-3) and receive assistance and guidance when needed.
2. Activities carried out in spaces equipped for physical therapy practices with teacher demonstrations first and subsequent student performance of the activities.
| TRAINING ACTIVITY | METHODOLOGY | COMPETENCES | ECTS CREDITS |
|---|---|---|---|
| theoretical and practical workshops | cooperative learning case method problem-solving exercises | 06 09 21 25 28.3 30.1 38.1 43 48.2 49 49.1 50 50.1 50.2 50.8 51 51.1 51.2 51.3 52 52.1 52.2 52.3 | 2.4 |
| self-learning activities | apprenticeship contract | 01 10 15 17 29.1 37.1 37.5 50.10 53.1 57 | 1.2 |
| student's independant work-study | 37.5 43 53.1 | 2.4 |
Evaluation systems and criteria
In person
Continuous assessment (40%): class activities.
Group work (20%): Powerpoint oral presentation
Final practical exam (40%): Practical realization of one or more of the different treatments realized in the class.
It is allowed to miss 30% of the hours of the seminar, if this 30% is exceeded the subject is suspended and consequently.
In the second call there will be a practical exam and a case report, the note of the continuous evaluation is not kept.
It is necessary 5 point to pass,
Attendance Regulations
The subjects in the Physiotherapy Degree present theoretical and practical content in which the main objective is the acquisition and development of procedures and technical skills that are directly related to the professional practice. These classes are structed in small groups where there is direct and continuous supervision of the teacher. Therefore, attendance to seminars is considered essential and necessary to ensure the acquisition of these skills. Based on what has been presented above, absences will only be excused to those who have missed class due to major causes and even under these circumstances, if they miss more than 30% of the training work, students will have to retake the subject in the next academic year, without the possibility of a resit. The consequences derived from non-compliance with this regulation can have very negative effects directly related to the registration process (overlapping and / or academic incompatibilities), as well as the corresponding expectations in the completion of the Degree.
Bibliography and resources
· Bente E. BassǾe Gjelsvick. THE BOBATH CONCEPT IN ADULT NEUROLOGY. ed. Thieme Medical Publishers. Edition: 01/2007. ISBN-10: 1588906213, ISBN-13: 978-1588906212
· Anne Shumway-Cook, Marjorie H. Woollacott. MOTOR CONTROL. Ed.Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. The Point. USA. Edition: 02/2009.ISBN: 0-683-30643-X
· Sue Raine, Linzi Meadows, Mary Lynch-Ellerrington.BOBATH CONCEPT. THEORY AND CLINICAL PRACTICE IN NEUROLOGICAL REHABILITATION. Ed. Wiley-Blackwell. United Kingdom. Edition: 01/2009. ISBN-10: 1405170417, ISBN-13: 978-1405170413
Control y Aprendizaje Motor, Cano de la Cuerda Editorial Médica Panamericana
Carlo Perfetti, El ejercicio terapéutico cognoscitivo para la reeducación del hemipléjico adulto, Edikamed.
Other references:
Paola Reggiani, L’immagine motoria come strumento per l’esercizio terapéutico, Biblioteca A.R.Lurija
Carlo Perfetti, Aldo Pieroni, Cervelletto e processi cognitivi: Implicazione riabilitative, Biblioteca A.R.Lurija
R.Cogo, E.Crea, C. Rizzello, Il recupero della motilità del tronco nell’emiplegico: il tattamento in posizone seduta, Gnocchi
S.Fornari, P.Magnusson, F.Pantè, C. Rizzello, C. Perfetti, A. Marchetti, L’esercizio nell’aprassia: materiale per la preparazione della lezione, ARS
Aldo Pieroni, Dall’osservazione all’esercizio: la pianificazione del trattamento riabilitativo, Gnocchi
Revistas Riabilitazione Neurocognitiva, quadrimestrale di Scienze del Recupero, Riabilitazione Cultura
Evaluation period
- E2 29/06/2022 12:00h