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Epidemiology, pathology and clinical features of skeletal disorders. Bone infection. Disorders of osteoid formation and maintenance. Disorders of bone mineralization including osteomalacia, Paget disease. Infection of skeletal muscles. Muscular dystrophy congenital: abnormalities of the foot and hand. Spinal disorders – neck pain, back pain, sacro-iliac joint pain, cervical and lumbar spondylosis (intervertebral disc lesions), spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, ankylosing spondylitis. Infectious conditions musculoskeletal deformities - scoliosis, kyphosis, and kyphoscoliosis. Myofascial pain syndrome. Fibromyalgia. Connective tissues disorders Joint replacements (hip and knee), acute care (including precautions and safety) following surgeries. Management of chronic and acute soft tissues injuries (muscular, tendinous and ligamentous injuries, tendonitis and many others). Principles of physiotherapy in fracture management, disorders of skeletal muscle and adjoining soft tissue. PST 413:Physiotherapy Clinical Rotations in Orthopaedic and Traumatology (2 Units C: PH 90) Learning Outcomes At the end of this course, the students are expected to: 1. demonstrate skills in taking history; carry out physical examination and other relevant assessment procedures on patients with orthopaedic conditions and trauma; 2. demonstrate skills in clinical reasoning and in making clinical judgments in different orthopaedic and traumatic conditions.; 3. demonstrate skills in communicating treatment goals and plans with patients with orthopaedic conditions and trauma; 4. demonstrate skills in managing and evaluating patients with orthopaedic conditions commonly seen in physiotherapy; and 5. apply knowledge, theory, and professional judgment while managing patients with orthopaedic conditions. Course Contents Students will be exposed to history taking, physical examination and specific assessment procedures and clinical judgments, treatment and evaluation of patients in orthopaedic condition and trauma. fractures, dislocations, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, back pain, neck pain, spinal stenosis, soft tissue injuries and many others. Students will also be taught the appropriate ways of communicating treatment goals and plans to patients with orthopaedic conditions and following trauma and in chronic and acute soft tissue injuries (muscular, tendinous and ligamentous injuries, tendonitis, tenosynovitis, fasciitis and many others). injuries resulting from fracture of the spine, general principles of physiotherapy in management of fracture and dislocation and in urns, skin protection and repair techniques.

Assessment, management and evaluation of lesions within the spinal column (paraplegia, quadriplegia, Tabes dorsalis). neuropathies (myelinopathy, axonopathy) viz multiple sclerosis, Gullian Barre Syndrome, Syringomyelia, neuromuscular junction disorders (Myasthenia gravis), metabolic neuropathy, cranial nerve injuries, Motor neuron disorders. Neurological complications of infectious diseases such as HIV/AID. Assistive devices in neurological rehabilitation and community re-integration of neurological ill patients.

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.

Functional organisation of CNS. Autonomic neurotransmitters and autonomic effects. Peripheral nervous system. The reflex arc and general properties of reflexes. Receptors and receptor potentials. Cerebrospinal fluid and the blood-brain barrier. The human brain —cerebrum, brain stem, basal ganglia, thalamus, hypothalamus and cerebella. The limbic system. Electrophysiology of the cerebral cortex, the electroencephalogram. Alertness and sleep. Postural regulation and postural reflexes. Speech, learning and memory. Conditioned reflexes and spinal cord transection.

Nigerian history, culture and art up to 1800 (Yoruba, Hausa and Igbo peoples and culture; peoples and culture of the ethnic minority groups). Nigeria under colonial rule (advent of colonial rule in Nigeria; Colonial administration of Nigeria). Evolution of Nigeria as a political unit (amalgamation of Nigeria in 1914; formation of political parties in Nigeria; Nationalist movement and struggle for independence). Nigeria and challenges of nation building (military intervention in Nigerian politics; Nigerian Civil War). Concept of trade and economics of self-reliance (indigenous trade and market system; indigenous apprenticeship system among Nigeria people; trade, skill acquisition and self- reliance). Social justices and national development (law definition and classification. Judiciary and fundamental rights. Individual, norms and values (basic Nigeria norms and values, patterns of citizenship acquisition; citizenship and civic responsibilities; indigenous languages, usage and development; negative attitudes and conducts. Cultism, kidnapping and other related social vices). Re-orientation, moral and national values (The 3R’s – Reconstruction, Rehabilitation and Re-orientation; Re-orientation Strategies: Operation Feed the Nation (OFN), Green Revolution, Austerity Measures, War Against Indiscipline (WAI), War Against Indiscipline and Corruption (WAIC), Mass Mobilisation for Self-Reliance, Social Justice and Economic Recovery (MAMSER), National Orientation Agency (NOA). Current socio-political and cultural developments in Nigeria.

Appraisal of the different assistive devices, techniques, methods of fabrication and applications of these devices. Different types of orthotics and prosthesis devices for correcting or assisting specific disorders and disease conditions. Biomechanical principles of prescribing prosthesis and use orthosis devices. Physiotherapy in rehabilitation of amputee. Patients’ education on care, maintenance and uses of prosthesis and orthosis. Complications and contraindications in the use of different assistive/corrective devices. Care, uses and prescription of wheelchair and other assistive for activity of daily living such as crutches, walking frames and sticks. 400 Level

Motor development during the first five years of life - important considerations in motor development (growth/maturation of the brain after birth, environment), sequence, principles of development. Introduction to motor control theories; reflex development and testing. Cerebral palsy – definition, aetiology, clinical features and classification, assessment, treatment approaches (Neuro developmental Therapy/Bobath’s method). Spina Bifida. Mental retardation (Downs Syndrome). Autism. Acute flaccid paralysis – poliomyelitis, sciatic nerve injection palsy, Gullian Barre Syndrome. Brachial plexus injuries (Erb’s palsy, Klumpke’s paralysis, Duchenne - Klumpke’s paralysis). Muscular dystrophies. Flaccid paralysis in children: - Orthopaedic problems in childhood: - Congenital foot deformities, congenital hip dislocations, osteogenesis imperfecta, torticollis, juvenile. Rheumatoid arthritis, muscular dystrophies. Cardiorespiratory disorders in children such as cystic fibrosis, asthma and rheumatic fever.

Concepts of Peace, Conflict and Security in a multi-ethnic nation. Types and Theories of Conflicts: Ethnic, Religious, Economic, Geo-political Conflicts, Structural Conflict Theory, Realist Theory of Conflict, Frustration-Aggression Conflict Theory. Root causes of Conflict and Violence in Africa: Indigene and settlers Phenomenon, Boundaries/boarder disputes, Political disputes, Ethnic disputes and rivalries. Economic Inequalities, Social disputes, Nationalist Movements and Agitations. Selected Conflict Case Studies – Tiv-Junkun; Zango Kartaf, Chieftaincy and Land disputes and many others. Peace Building, Management of Conflicts and Security: Peace & Human Development. Approaches to Peace & Conflict Management --- (Religious, Government, Community Leaders and many others). Elements of Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution. Conflict dynamics assessment Scales: Constructive & Destructive. Justice and Legal framework: Concepts of Social Justice, The Nigeria Legal System. Insurgency and Terrorism. Peace Mediation and Peace Keeping. Peace & Security Council (International, National and Local levels) Agents of Conflict resolution – Conventions, Treaties Community Policing: Evolution and Imperatives. Alternative Dispute Resolution, ADR. Dialogue b). Arbitration, c). Negotiation d). Collaboration and many others. Roles of International Organisations in Conflict Resolution. (a). The United Nations, UN and its Conflict Resolution Organs. (b). The African Union & Peace Security Council (c). ECOWAS in Peace Keeping. Media and Traditional Institutions in Peace Building. Managing Post-Conflict Situations/Crisis: Refugees. Internally Displaced Persons, IDPs. The role of NGOs in Post-Conflict Situations/Crisis

Scope of philosophy; notions, meanings, branches and problems of philosophy. Logic as an indispensable tool of philosophy. Elements of syllogism, symbolic logic— the first nine rules of inference. Informal fallacies, laws of thought, nature of arguments. Valid and invalid arguments, logic of form and logic of content — deduction, induction and inferences. Creative and critical thinking. Impact of philosophy on human existence. Philosophy and politics, philosophy and human conduct, philosophy and religion, philosophy and human values, philosophy and character molding and many others.

Concept of wellness and health promotion. Definition and components of physical fitness. Physical fitness in health and disease. Field and laboratory/clinical methods of assessing physical fitness. Physical fitness training programme for people with obesity, cardiorespiratory functions impairments, amputation, post-stroke hemiplegia/hemiparesis; spinal cord injury patients, children with acute flaccid paralysis, cerebral palsy, mental retardation and autism.