Learning objectives
<br />To acquire the basic principles of the neurophysiological investigations of the central and peripheral nervous system.<br />To get some knowledge of the effects of physical activity upon nervous structures and muscles
Prerequisites
<br />all the examinations of the previous year must be passed
Course unit content
<br />- Concussion and sport<br /> <br />- Transitory loss of consciousness, (syncope and epilepsy); effects of physical activity<br />- <br />- Lesions of the perpheral nervous system as a consequence of sport and physical activity<br /> <br /> <br />- Basic principles of EMG and evoked potentials<br /> <br /> <br />- Muscle fatigue <br /> <br />- Muscle pain and cramps<br />
Full programme
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Bibliography
<br />Neurologia. Principi di diagnostica e terapia<br />P. Pinelli; M. Poloni<br />Casa Editrice Ambrosiana
Teaching methods
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Other information
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