Study Guide

Objective

The Student:

- Knows the most central neurology contents from the point of view of physiotherapy
- Can explain disorders of the central nervous system and their effect on functional capacity
- Understands the importance of proper drug treatment in the rehabilitation of a neurological client
- Able to observe and guide the movement and daily activities of a neurological client, taking into account the basics of biomechanics
- Knows how to choose appropriate examination methods for a neurological client and apply the examination results in the implementation of the physiotherapy process (therapeutic exercise and pain management methods)
- Familiarizes with the possibilities of robotics and is able to utilize well-being technological solutions in their operations

Content

- Neurology
- Changes in functional capacity caused by neurological diseases at different ages
- Considering the effects of drug treatment in physiotherapy
- Assisting, guiding, analyzing the movement of a neurological client and the basics of biomechanics
- Examining the neurological client, drawing conclusions, therapeutic practice, pain management methods
- Robotics and wellness technology

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Student:

- Partially recognizes the basics of neurology
- Is able to identify the effects of disorders and diseases of different organ systems on the functional capacity of different ages in physiotherapy of a neurological client
- Partially recognizes the importance of drug therapy to the functional capacity of the neurological client
- Partially understands the basics of biomechanics in analyzing and directing the movement of a neurological client
- Recognizes neurological examination methods and is able to define therapeutic training for a neurological client as well as different methods to support functional ability
- Partially recognizes the possibilities of robotics and wellness technology in the physiotherapy of a neurological client

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Student:

- Recognizes the main features of the basics of neurology
- Is able to explain the effects of disorders and diseases of different organ systems on the functional capacity of people of different ages in physiotherapy of a neurological client
- Identifies the importance of drug therapy to the neurological client's functional capacity
- Understand the basics of biomechanics in analyzing and guiding the movement of a neurological client
- Knows how to choose appropriate research methods and is able to guide a neurological client in therapeutic exercise and utilize different methods to support functional ability
- Identifies the possibilities of robotics and wellness technology in the physiotherapy of a neurological client

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Student:

- Understand the basics of neurology
- Is able to apply the knowledge he has learned about the effects of disorders and diseases of different organ systems on the functional capacity of people of different ages in the physiotherapy of a neurological client
- Understands the importance of drug therapy to the neurological client's functional capacity
- Is able to apply the basics of biomechanics in analyzing and guiding the movement of a neurological client
- Is able to apply appropriate research methods and their results in the guidance of therapeutic practice, as well as use versatile different methods to support the functional capacity of a neurological client
- Understand the possibilities of robotics and wellness technology in the physiotherapy of a neurological client

Materials

Carr, J. & Shepherd, R. 1989. Toispuolihalvauspotilaan liikkeiden uudelleen oppiminen. Valtionpainatuskeskus.
Soinila, S. et al. (toim.) 2015. Neurologia. Duodecim.