NEUROLOGY IN ADULT PATIENTS
cod. 1004767

Academic year 2023/24
2° year of course - First semester
Professor responsible for the course unit
TORELLI Paola
integrated course unit
6 credits
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course unit
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Learning objectives

Acquisition of knowledge and understanding of the main neurological
diseases, therapeutic strategies and tools, and specific aspects of
physiotherapy
in the various conditions. The course has also the objective to provide the
students with basic judging on patient condition, with tools for a correct
communication on neurological issues, and with the basis for further
studies.

Prerequisites

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Course unit content

Overview of the main neurological diseases that require physiotherapy
treatment, with particular regard to the clinical manifestations and
principles of therapy. Outlines of epidemiology and etiopathogenesis will
be provided.

Full programme

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Bibliography

1) Neurologia per le lauree triennali, P Bertora, Piccin, 2015
2) Neurologia. M Manfredi, AT Giallonardo, C Di Bonaventura. Piccin, 2023

Teaching methods

1.Lectures with clinical examples and continuous references to real life
situations.
2.small-group activities

Assessment methods and criteria

oral examination

Other information

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