Neurological Physiotherapy-I

At the end of this course, the students are expected to: 1. discuss the general principles that guides decision making in physiotherapy care in neurological conditions; 2. apply knowledge and understanding of the general principles and approaches for maximised outcome in neurological conditions; 3. use clinical judgment and reflection to identify, monitor, and enhance clinical reasoning to minimise errors and enhance patient/client outcomes in neurological condition; 4. describe the philosophical basis of each of the traditional approaches to neuro- rehabilitation; 5. explain the current motor control theory and compare it to traditional theories of motor control; and 6. describe the aetiology, pathological basis, clinical features and outline treatment plans for the neurological conditions listed in the course contents.

Review of the physiology and anatomy of the nervous system. Infectious diseases of the nervous system, trauma, degenerative disorders, epilepsy, disorders of equilibrium, cranial and peripheral nerve disorders. Specific lesions within the skull – hemiplegia, Parkinson’s disease, head injuries and space-occupying brain lesions. Lesions within the spinal column – paraplegia, quadriplegia, tables dorsalis, disseminated sclerosis, polyneuritis, and peripheral neuropathy. Syringomyelia, poliomyelitis, myasthenia gravis, Gullian Barre syndrome. Other conditions such as multiple sclerosis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Principles of neurological assessment (sensory & motor dysfunctions); medical and physiotherapy management of conditions.