Ateneo - UPO

Etiopathogenesis, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and diagnosis of selected disorders of the central and peripheral nervous systems.
Elements of clinical neurophysiology (see detailed syllabus).

Neurologia per i corsi di Laurea delle Professioni Sanitarie. P. Bertora. Editore: Piccin. 2015.
Neurologia per le professioni sanitarie. A. Padovani, B. Borroni, M. S. Cotelli. Piccin-Nuova Libraria, 2017

The module aims to promote knowledge and understanding of the essential aspects of the etiopathogenesis, clinical presentation, differential diagnosis, and treatment of selected disorders of the central and peripheral nervous systems and muscles. Particular attention will be given to indications for physiotherapy treatment.

The student has to possess basic knowledge in the field of anatomy, physiology and biochemistry of the nervous system.

MS-Power Point presentations; links to teaching web sites.
Traditional face-to-face lessons and lesson via web (Meet or other applications).

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Multiple-choice quiz.

Lesson 1: Neurological examination and clinical signs I
Lesson 2: Neurological examination and clinical signs II
Lesson 3: Neurological examination and clinical signs III
Lesson 4: Headache and other craniofacial pain syndromes
Lesson 5: Motor neuron diseases
Lesson 6: Peripheral neuropathies
Lesson 7: Neuromuscular and muscle disorders
Lesson 8: Epilepsy and epileptic seizures
Lesson 9: Elements of clinical neurophysiology: electroencephalography (EEG)
Lesson 10: Elements of clinical neurophysiology: electromyography and electroneurography (EMG/ENG)

The student must show adequate knowledge and understanting (and ability to apply them) of the essential aspects of the disease dealt with in the course, and their implications in physical medicine/rehabilitation.