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On completion of the module, students should be able to:
1. Understand the theory underpinning neurological physiotherapy practice based on knowledge of neuroanatomy and physiology.
2. Understand the pathology and clinical presentation of common neurological conditions.
3. Interpret basic investigations and demonstrate competency in the physiotherapy assessment of a patient with a neurological condition.
4. Analyse functional movements and body postures to help develop skills to facilitate optimal movement strategies
5. Understand and interpret relevant assessment and outcome measures used in neurological physiotherapy (e.g., Timed up and go test; Berg Balance test) as classified under body function and structure or activity limitation in the ICF
6. Understand safety considerations and the role of exercise and common aids and appliances in the management of neurological disease.
7. Recognise the role of the multidisciplinary team in the collaborative care of a patient with a neurological disorder in both acute and community care settings.
Topics covered include:
• Fundamentals in Neuroanatomy
Neurone types, glial tissue, grey & white matter of brain & spinal cord; Meninges; Cerebrospinal Fluid & associated Ventricular system; Cerebral lobes; Localisation of cerebral function in the various lobes; Sensory receptors motor areas & sensory cortex; Motor & Sensory homunculus; Basal Ganglia; Internal capsule; Limbic system; Cerebellum; Brainstem – Pons, Medulla; Circulation of brain & spinal cord and blood supply cerebellum & cerebral hemispheres; Spinal Cord (motor & sensory tracts); Cranial nerves
• Neuromuscular physiology
Muscle Spindles; Motor units; Nerve conduction; Peripheral nerves (motor, sensory, autonomic and mixed)
• Introduction to vestibular System
• Presentations in neurological cases
• Hypertonia & Hypotonia
• Aspects of Upper motor lesions (UMN) & Lower motor lesions (LMN)
• Classification in Neurology using the ICF
• Neurological investigations
CT, MRI, Carotid and cerebral angiography
• Neurological assessment
Range of movement, tone, strength, sensation, co-ordination and reflexes; Assessment normal and abnormal movement strategies; Assessment of functional movement; Assessment of balance; Gait assessment
• Common Outcome Measures in Neurology
Modified Ashworth Scale; Berg Balance scale; Functional reach; Timed up and go; 5 times sit to stand; 10MWT; box and block tests; 9 hole peg test
• Neurological Pathologies
Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA); Parkinson’s disease (PD); Multiple Sclerosis
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 22 |
Practical | 22 |
Specified Learning Activities | 6 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 150 |
Total | 200 |
You are eligible to take this module if you have registered to the Professional Masters in Physiotherapy programme
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Examination: One hour end of trimester written examination | 1 hour End of Trimester Exam | No | Graded | No | 50 |
Practical Examination: end of trimester practical examination of assessment and handling skills in neurology practice | 1 hour End of Trimester Exam | n/a | Graded | Yes | 50 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Spring | No |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Self-assessment activities
How will my Feedback be Delivered? - Case- studies/ Formative quizzes & Self-assessment activities throughout module - Individual feedback to students post-assessment
Name | Role |
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Assoc Professor Olive Lennon | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Ms Laura McMahon | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Assoc Professor Gráinne O'Donoghue | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Ms Mary O'Mahoney | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Mrs Denise O'Callaghan | Tutor |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 12 | Fri 14:00 - 15:50 |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 6 | Fri 14:00 - 15:50 |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 12 | Mon 11:00 - 11:50 |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 1, 2, 7, 10 | Mon 11:00 - 12:50 |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 11 | Mon 11:00 - 12:50 |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 1, 2, 3, 4, 10 | Mon 14:00 - 15:50 |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 12 | Mon 16:00 - 17:50 |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 5, 6, 7, 9, 11 | Mon 16:00 - 17:50 |