PHTY30100 Neurology II

Academic Year 2020/2021

This module builds on the knowledge in Neurology I. The pathology of the central nervous system (CNS) is related to neurological disease. Factors affecting recovery and relearning following injury to the nervous system are included in this module. Complex neurological diseases such as Traumatic Brain Injury, Spinal Cord Injury and Ataxia are discussed with reference to aetiology, signs , symptoms and principles of management. Neurosurgery and aspects of paediatric neurology are also delivered in this module. The module prepares students to work in a global society with recognition of equality, diversion and inclusion.

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Curricular information is subject to change

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 Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

24
Small Group

10
Specified Learning Activities

10
Autonomous Student Learning

80
Total

124
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures include class discussion of people with neurological conditions encountered on placement and Youtube video case scenarios. A workbook is included in the module with case scenarios based on the International Classification of Functioning (WHO, 2001) with questions posed involving prior study and group discussion in small group classes. 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Recommendations:

This module is suitable for BSc Physiotherapy students only


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Pre-requisite:
PHTY20160 - Neurology I

Co-requisite:
PHTY30110 - Clinical Exercise


 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Assignment: Critical appraisal of the literature related to neurological rehabilitation. Choice of two essay questions Week 11 n/a Graded No

50
Practical Examination: Clinical scenarios, demonstrate techniques, handling skills, communication and clinical reasoning, give the rationale for the choice of treatment techniques.
* May be conducted online		 1 hour End of Trimester Exam n/a Graded No

40
Continuous Assessment: Formative assessment for practical classes based on case scenarios - quiz in Brightspace

 Throughout the Trimester n/a Graded No

10

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Autumn No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Online automated feedback

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

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