PHTY20160 Neurology I

Academic Year 2024/2025

This module is a clinical teaching module that introduces students to the role of neurological physiotherapy practice and prepares students for clinical placement. This module will develop skills for assessing people with common neurological conditions including Stroke (CVA), Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson's disease) as well as the practical and safety aspects of neurological assessment with recognition of diversity in a global society. Physiotherapy management of the neurological patient and the theories behind how the central nervous system (CNS) can recover or adapt following a neurological event are discussed. The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (WHO, 2001) is introduced and its application to neurological rehabilitation is considered with the use of case scenarios, setting SMART goals, and using relevant outcome measures to document achievement of goals. The module will also include an introduction to normal developmental milestones for the assessment of children with paediatric neurological conditions.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module students will be able to:
1) Relate and integrate anatomy of the central and peripheral nervous system (neuroanatomy) to function and understand how different lesions produce different signs and symptoms.
2) Perform a neurological assessment, including analysis of normal body postures and functional movements, and evaluate assessment findings using the International Classification of Functioning (ICF) and clinical reasoning skills.
3) Describe how the central nervous system (CNS) can adapt following a lesion to the brain (neuroplasticity) and identify the principles behind the physiotherapy management of neurological patients, including performing patient positioning with safe and effective handling skills.
4) Recall the pathology and clinical presentation of common neurological conditions including Stroke (CVA), Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and Parkinson's Disease.
5) Identify the normal developmental milestones of an infant.

Indicative Module Content:

Students will incorporate the neuroanatomy (ANAT III) from Stage 1 to gain an understanding of the problems associated with neurological conditions (applied neuroanatomy).
Neurological assessment
- Muscle tone, range of movement (ROM), sensation, coordination and reflexes
- Analysis of normal movement to enable students to assess abnormal movement patterns/strategies
- Sitting and standing balance assessment
- Gait assessment to identify possible gait abnormalities
- Formulate a problem list and set goals for treatment
International Classification of Functioning (ICF) (WHO, 2001)

Common Outcome Measures in Neurological Rehabilitation
- Modified Ashworth Scale
- Berg Balance Scale
- Timed Up and Go
- Five Times Sit to Stand
- 6 or 10MWT

Hypertonia and Hypotonia
Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA) commonly known as Stroke
Multiple Sclerosis
Parkinson's disease
Case studies using the ICF

Neuroplasticity


Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

22
Small Group

12
Autonomous Student Learning

80
Total

114
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures
Practical Classes
Small Group work
 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Pre-requisite:
ANAT20010 - Anatomy III, PERS10090 - Science of Human Perfor II, PHTY10100 - Physio Practice I(Clinic Ed I)

Equivalents:
Cardiorespiratory I and Neurol (PHTY20060)


 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Practical Skills Assessment: Practical Examination n/a Graded Yes

45
Exam (In-person): Written Exam n/a Graded No

45
Quizzes/Short Exercises: MCQ Exams n/a Graded No

10

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring Yes - 1 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Online automated feedback
• Self-assessment activities

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

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Name Role
Assoc Professor Catherine Doody Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Assoc Professor Olive Lennon Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Ms Laura McMahon Lecturer / Co-Lecturer