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Neurological Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
PT506
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Level 4
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Entry criteria for registration on this module
Pre-requisites
Progression to year 2 of BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy
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Module delivery
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Placement
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Online
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Brief description of module This module builds upon previous knowledge and understanding of
content and/ or aims
human movement and physiology and integrates this with a detailed
Overview (max 80 words)
exploration of pathological processes in several major adult and paediatric
neurological conditions. This will ensure that the student can plan a
rehabilitation programme for adults with common neurological conditions.
Theoretical and practical aspects of neurological rehabilitation including;
therapeutic handling and positioning, assessment, problem solving and
treatment planning. Current advances in neurological rehabilitation, eg.
strength and fitness. Concepts and practice settings for neurological
physiotherapy.
Module team/ author/
Kitty Suddick (co-ordinator), Patricia Fordham, Kishore Garikipati
coordinator(s)
School
Health Sciences
Site/ campus where
Eastbourne
delivered
Course(s) for which module is appropriate and status on that course
Course
BSc(Hons) Physiotherapy
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Status (mandatory/ compulsory/
optional)
Mandatory
MODULE AIMS, ASSESSMENT AND SUPPORT
Aims
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Learning
outcomes
To integrate knowledge and understanding of the role of the nervous system
in the control of human movement with an exploration of pathological
processes in a number of major adult and paediatric neurological
conditions.
To build on the foundations of practical skills acquired in year one. Students
will develop problem solving skills and enhanced practical skills in order to
provide appropriate treatment and overall management for neurological
conditions.
To critically evaluate treatment and management approaches for adults with
neurological dysfunction in preparation for evidence based practice.
On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
 explain pathological processes in major adult and paediatric neurological
conditions and the problems that occur
 formulate specific holistic rehabilitation and management plans for people with
neurological conditions considering the physical psychological and social
consequences to the individual, carers, parents, and community
 demonstrate clinical problem solving, assessment, goal setting, treatment
planning and evaluation skills
 apply current theoretical and scientific evidence underpinning the use of practical
physiotherapy skills in adult neurological rehabilitation.
 competently demonstrate a range of appropriate treatment techniques for adults
with neurological conditions
 utilise and evaluate outcome measurements for neurological physiotherapy.
 critically evaluate the best available evidence for Neurological Physiotherapy and
Rehabilitation from a variety of sources and discuss this evidence in relationship
to adult and paediatric neurological conditions, and therapy approaches.
 understand the process of normal neurological development.
Content
Adult Neurological conditions to include:
Stroke, Parkinson’s Disease, Spinal Cord Injury, Multiple Sclerosis, Motor Neurone
Disease, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Acquired Brain Injury. Paediatric conditions to
include Cerebral Palsy, Down’s Syndrome. The module will cover normal
neurological development and consider the importance of the achievement of
developmental milestones.
This module has been designed to build on the foundations of practical skills
acquired in year one. Students will develop clinical reasoning, problem solving skills
and enhanced practical skills in order to provide appropriate treatment and overall
management for a variety of patient groups. The application of theoretical knowledge
from other modules will be emphasised to facilitate integration between theory and
practice. Current advances in neurological rehabilitation: for example: strength and
fitness in Neuro – rehabilitation. Concepts in neurological physiotherapy and
neurological rehabilitation.
Learning
support
Module handbook, practical handbook, theory workbook, videos, indicative reading
list
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Bromley, I (2006). Tetraplegia and Paraplegia. A Guide for Physiotherapists.
6th edition, Edinburgh, Churchill Livingstone.
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Carr, J & Shepherd, R (2010). Neurological Rehabilitation: Optimizing Motor
Performance. 2nd edition, Edinburgh, Churchill Livingstone.
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Carr, J & Shepherd, R (2003). Stroke Rehabilitation: Guidelines for Exercise
Training to Optimize Motor Skill. Edinburgh, Butterworth Heinemann.
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Crossman, AR & Neary, D (2010). Neuroanatomy: An Illustrated Colour
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Text. 4th edition, Edinburgh, Churchill Livingstone.
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Edwards, S (2002). Neurological Physiotherapy: A Problem Solving
Approach. 2nd edition, New York, Churchill Livingstone.
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Hinchcliffe, A. (2007) Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Manual for Therapists,
Parents and Community Workers, 2nd Ed edition, SAGE Publications Ltd.
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Lennon, S. & Stokes, M. (2009). Pocketbook of Neurological Physiotherapy.
Edinburgh, Churchill Livingstone.
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Levitt, S. (2004). Treatment of Cerebral Palsy and Motor Delay. Oxford,
Blackwell Scientific Publications.
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Lindsay, KW & Bone, I (2010) Neurology and Neurosurgery Illustrated. 5th
edition, Edinburgh, Churchill Livingstone.
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Raine, S., Meadows, L., and Lynch-Ellerington, M. (2009). Bobath Concept:
Theory and Clinical Practice in Neurological Rehabilitation. Chichester,
Wiley-Blackwell.
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Sheridan, MD. (1997) From birth to five years: Children’s developmental
progress. Routledge.
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Sheridan, MD. (1999). Play in early childhood: from birth to six years.
Routledge.
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Stokes, M and Stack E. (Ed.) (2011). Physical Management in Neurological
Rehabilitation.3rd edition, Edinburgh, Elsevier Mosby Ltd.
http://www.dsa-uk.com/DSA_lstLiterature.aspx Down’s Syndrome Association
http://www3.who.int/icf/icftemplate.cfm International classification of functioning
disability and health (ICF)@
http://www.cochrane.org/reviews/ (Cochrane reviews)
http://www.dh.gov.uk/PolicyAndGuidance/HealthAndSocialCareTopics/LongTermCo
nditions/fs/en (National Service Framework for long term condition
http://hces.unn.ac.uk/guidelines/ (The Physiotherapy Guidelines for Parkinson’s
disease)
www.mssociety.org.uk (website of the Multiple Sclerosis Society).
www.nice.org.uk/cat.asp?c=89907 (NICE guidelines for the management of Multiple
Sclerosis published 2004).
http://www.nice.org.uk/nicemedia/pdf/CG56QuickRedGuide.pdf (NICE quick
reference guidelines for Head Injury, including assessment and early
management.
http://www.ninds.nih.gov/ (The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and
Stroke).
http://www.rcplondon.ac.uk/ (National Clinical Guidelines for Stroke).
http://www.sign.ac.uk/guidelines/ (SIGN guidelines for stroke (Guideline number
64)).
http://www.spinal.co.uk/ (website of the Spinal Injuries Association in the UK).
Teaching and learning activities
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Details of
teaching and
learning
activities
Lectures, tutorials and practical sessions. A module handbook, practical handbook
and theory workbook will be used facilitate learning throughout the module. Prereading, Practical demonstrations, individual student supervision, and self directed
learning. Web based resources and support. Videos and on line quizzes and
discussion boards. Critical appraisal of research articles. Case scenarios and videos
will be used throughout module involving clinical and real life situations and cases,
and linking theory and practical application.
Allocation of study hours (indicative)
Study hours
Where 10 credits = 100 learning hours
SCHEDULED
This is an indication of the number of hours students
can expect to spend in scheduled teaching activities
including lectures, seminars, tutorials, project
supervision, demonstrations, practical classes and
workshops, supervised time in workshops/ studios,
fieldwork, external visits, and work-based learning.
GUIDED
INDEPENDE
NT STUDY
All students are expected to undertake guided
independent study which includes wider reading/
practice, follow-up work, the completion of assessment
tasks, and revisions.
PLACEMENT
The placement is a specific type of learning away from
the University that is not work-based learning or a year
abroad.
TOTAL STUDY HOURS
1-2 hour lecture/Camtasia per week
27 hours
1-2 hour tutorials per week 24 hours
2 hours practical per week 32 hours
Workbook: completion of sections
prior to lecture/Camtasia, reading
research articles for tutorials 117
hours
200
Assessment tasks
Details of
assessment
for this
module
Practical examination of the skills and theory taught during the module (100% of the
overall mark). A pass mark of 40% must be achieved in the assessment.
Types of assessment task1
% weighting
Indicative list of summative assessment tasks which lead to the award of
credit or which are required for progression.
(or indicate if component is pass/fail)
WRITTEN
Written exam
COURSEWO
RK
Written assignment/ essay, report, dissertation,
portfolio, project output, set exercise
PRACTICAL
Oral assessment and presentation, practical skills
assessment, set exercise
100%
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
Area examination board
BSc(Hons) Physiotherapy
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External examiners
1 Set exercises, which assess the application of knowledge or analytical, problem-solving or evaluative skills, are included
under the type of assessment most appropriate to the particular task.
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Name
Position and institution
Date appointed
Date tenure
ends
Dr Anne Wallace
Subject Lead Physiotherapy
Robert Gordon University
Aberdeen
1/10/13
30/9/17
Dr Iain Beith
Head of School of Rehabilitation
Sciences, Kingston University
and St Georges, University of
London
1/10/10
30/9/15
Yes
No
QUALITY ASSURANCE
Date of first approval
November 2013
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first version
Date of last revision
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first version
Date of approval for this
version
28/7/14
Version number
2
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