513-406 Neurological Physiotherapy 2

This course will address the impact of neurological disability on an individual and their family and explore the complex physical, psychological and social issues involved in rehabilitation. This unit will investigate advanced treatment techniques and complex patient presentations. Content includes neurological rehabilitation and discharge planning issues, assessment and treatment of patients, evaluation of treatment effectiveness. Clinical decision-making, treatment planning, record keeping, time management and team participation will be encouraged. The theoretical framework for various treatment methods will be discussed with emphasis on measurement of outcome, both qualitative and quantitive. Justification of treatment selection based on available evidence and efficacy of treatments implemented will be evaluated. Team participation, timely and effective communication (both verbal and written) with patients, families and other health professionals will be encouraged.

Clinical: continuous clinical assessment (50%). Theory: case presentation (10%), 2-hour written examination at the end of the year (40%).

Students must pass both clinical and theoretical components of the assessment in order to pass the subject.

• J Carr and R Shepherd, Neurological Rehabilitation: Optimizing Motor Performance. Butterworth Heinemann, 1998.