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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.

Review of human anatomy. Pupillary and accommodative anomalies in neurological diseases. Headaches, migraines, and other photopsic episodes. Optic nerve disorders, supra-nuclear, nuclear and intra-nuclear. Oculomotor presentations, nystagmus, practical approach to some common non- ocular neurological complaints.

Introduction: Review of functional organisation of CNS Pharmacology of drugs used as hypnotics, sedatives, antipsychotics, mood stabiliing drugs, anticonvulsants and related disorders. Anxiolytic drugs. Tricyclic antidepressants and other CNS Stimulants and analeptics. Drugs used in Parkinson and other neurodegenerative diseases. Centrally-acting appetite suppressants. Theories of general anaesthesia, General anaesthetics, Local anaesthetics and pre-anaesthetic medications. Opioid analgesics and antagonists, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory analgesics. Practical: Animal Models of Analgesia (Hot Plate and Tail Clip Methods), Epilepsy (Pentylenetetrazole PTZ, Strychnine, 4-aminopyridine and Maximal Electroshock test MEST- induced models of epilepsy). Induction of sleep with barbiturates, sedative-hypnotics, Induction of Parkinson disease in animals using 6-hydroxydopamine and MPTP and Induction of psychosis in animals with amphetamine and treatment with anti-psychotic agents.

Organisation of the CNS and CNS control systems. Nerve generation and conduction of impulses. Synapses and synaptic transmission. Peripheral nervous system -the reflex arc and general properties of reflexes. Receptors. Spinal reflexes. Excitation and Inhibition. Localization of functions in the cortex. Motor system. Pyramidal and extrapyramidal sensory systems. Reticular formation. Cerebellum: Control of posture. Neurobiology rhythms. Sleep and unconscious states. Memory, learning. Physiology of Special Senses: Eyeball: retina, sight, accommodation. Photochemical mechanism. Receptor potential. Light reflexes and adaptation. Ear: sound waves, hearing. Taste. Smell.

Introduction - Organisation of the CNS and CNS control systems. Nerve generation and conduction of impulses. Synapses and synaptic transmission. Peripheral nervous system -the reflex arc and general properties of reflexes. Receptors. Spinal reflexes. Excitation and Inhibition. Localisation of functions in the cortex. Motor system. Pyramidal and extrapyramidal sensory systems. Reticular formation. Cerebellum: Control of posture. Neurobiology rhythms. Sleep and unconscious states. Memory, learning. Physiology of Special Senses: Eyeball: retina, sight, accommodation. Photochemical mechanism. Receptor potential. Light reflexes and adaptation. Ear: sound waves, hearing. Taste. Smell.

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.

Organisation of the CNS and CNS control systems. Nerve generation and conduction of impulses. Synapses and synaptic transmission. Peripheral nervous system -the reflex arc and general properties of reflexes. Receptors. Spinal reflexes. Excitation and Inhibition. Localisation of functions in the cortex. Motor system. Pyramidal and extrapyramidal sensory systems. Reticular formation. Cerebellum: Control of posture. Neurobiology rhythms. Sleep and unconscious states. Memory, learning. Physiology of Special Senses: Eyeball: retina, sight, accommodation. Photochemical mechanism. Receptor potential. Light reflexes and adaptation. Ear: sound waves, hearing. Taste. Smell. 300 Level

Basic concepts of Neuroanatomy. Constraint Induced Movement Therapy. Evaluation and assessment of neurological conditions. Principles of Neuroplasticity. Assessment and treatment of clients with neurological deficits. Overview of Stroke. Assessment of the upper extremity function such as functional reach and hand function (in details). Assessment of hemiplegic shoulder. Assessment covering: Positioning and posture, Muscle action and range of motion, Control of movement, Sensation- sharp/dull, light touch, touch localization, temperature, 2-point discrimination, monofilaments, stereognosis, proprioception, kinaesthesia, sensation mapping. Evaluation procedures for performance of skills including: ROM, muscle strength, muscle tone, coordination, control of movement, sensation (cutaneous and cortical), trunk control, cognitive perceptual functions, gait, ADL (activities of daily living). Assessment of functional abilities. Special tests in neurology. Special tests for nerve compression, contractures and deformities. Pain assessment. Outcome measures used in neurological rehabilitation for ADL. Cognitive assessment tests. Visual assessment and test of visual perceptual skills. Overview of the following approaches: Biomechanical, Roods, NDT–Bobath for adults, Movement Therapy, Brunnstrom Approach, Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation. Motor relearning theory and problem-oriented approach, Rehabilitative approach and Affolter’s approach. Task oriented approach.

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 Nigeria Politics; Nigeria Civil War; Corruption). Concept of Trade and Economics of Self-reliance (Indigenous Trade and Market System; Indigenous apprenticeship System among the Nigerian 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).