Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module, the student should be able to: 1. Demonstrate the ability to relate the pathology of the nervous system to clinical presentations of neurolological conditions. 2. Demonstrate a knowledge of common medications prescribed for central nervous system lesions. 3. Demonstrate an understanding of the factors affecting recovery and motor relearning following injury to the central nervous system (CNS). 4. Demonstrate a knowledge of the International Classification of Functioning (WHO,2001) and how to apply it to assessment, treatment and outcomes. 5. Demonstrate the ability to identify the problems encountered by people with CNS lesions and apply clinical reasoning skills to determine the appropriate treatment principles to apply. 6. Demonstrate a knowledge of the multidisciplinary management of people with neurological problems through all stages of the condition/disease. 7. Demonstrate competency in basic handling skills used in the treatment of CNS lesions. 8. Evaluate aspects of neurological rehabilitation through critical appraisal of relevant literature. 9. Demonstrate competency in choosing outcome measures to assess CNS lesions

Indicative Module Content:

The module includes neuromuscular diseases such as Polyneuropathies and Motor Neurone Disease, Spinal Cord Injury, Neurosurgery including Traumatic Brain Injury and paediatric conditions including Cerebral Palsy, Spina Bifida and Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
The small group classes focus on case scenarios requiring clinical reasoning skills and the practice of treatment techniques for various neurological conditions in a global society

Student Effort Type	Hours
Lectures	24
Small Group	12
Specified Learning Activities	10
Autonomous Student Learning	80
Total	126

Learning Recommendations:

This module is suitable for BSc Physiotherapy students only

Pre-requisite:
PHTY20160 - Neurology I

Co-requisite:
PHTY30110 - Clinical Exercise


 

Assessment Strategy  

Description	Timing		Component Scale		% of Final Grade
Group Project: Students work in small groups to find the highest level of evidence for a specific question selected by the module coordinator.	Unspecified	n/a	Graded	No	40
Examination: Online quiz including MCQ, T/F and Multiselect questions based on case scenarios to assess clinical reasoning.	End of trimester MCQ	No	Graded	No	20
Practical Examination: Clinical scenario, demonstration of treatment techniques with their practical application, handling skills, safety of model/therapist and communication/instructions given	1 hour End of Trimester Exam	n/a	Graded	No	40

 

Resit In	Terminal Exam
Autumn	No

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Students can discuss online feedback via email or in person by appointment

Carr, Janet H; Shepherd, Roberta B, Neurological Rehabilitation: optimizing motor performance, , Churchill Livingstone 2010 , New York, Edinburgh 2nd ed.

Edwards Sue Neurological Physiotherapy Churchill Livingstone 2001 2nd Edition

Estomih M, Gruener G, Dockery P Fitzgerald’s Clinical Neuroanatomy and Neuroscience, Elsevier Philadelphia, Pa, 2016, 7th edition.

Guthrie, Lauren Jean. Clinical case studies in physiotherapy: a guide for students and graduates. Churchill Livingstone, 2009, Edinburgh

Herbert, Rob; Jamtvedt, Gro; Hagen, Kåre Birger. Practical evidence-based physiotherapy, Butterworth-Heinemann, 2011, Edinburgh, 2nd ed.

Lennon S, Stokes M Pocketbook of Neurological Physiotherapy Churchill Livingstone 2008

Lundy-Ekman Laurie Neuroscience Fundamentals for Rehabilitation Elsevier Saunders St Louis Missouri 2013 4th Edition

Partridge C Neurological Physiotherapy basis of evidence for practice Wiley-Blackwell 2002

Raine Sue, Meadows Linzi and Lynch-Ellerington Mary Bobath Concept Theory and Clinical Practice in Neurological Rehabilitation Blackwell Publishing Ltd 2009

Shumway-Cook, A & Woollacott, MH Motor Control, Translating Research into Clinical Practice Walters Kluwer 2016 5th edition

Stokes, Maria Physical Management in Neurological Rehabilitation Elsevier Mosby 2004 (for relevant chapters not included in 3rd edition)
Stokes, Maria; Stack, Emma, Physical Management for Neurological Conditions, Churchill Livingstone, Edinburgh, 2012, 3rd ed

Umphred, Darcy Ann, Umphred's Neurological Rehabilitation, Elsevier/Mosby, St. Louis, Mo 2013, 6th ed.

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

Spring
Lecture	Offering 1	Week(s) - 32	Mon 11:00 - 11:50
Lecture	Offering 1	Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26	Wed 12:00 - 13:50
Lecture	Offering 1	Week(s) - 29, 30, 31, 32, 33	Wed 12:00 - 13:50
Small Group	Offering 1	Week(s) - 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 33	Mon 10:00 - 11:50
Small Group	Offering 2	Week(s) - 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 33	Mon 10:00 - 11:50
Small Group	Offering 3	Week(s) - 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 33	Mon 10:00 - 11:50
Spring