Ateneo - UPO

Etiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation and diagnosis of selected disease of the central and peripheral nervous system.

P. BERTORA: NEUROLOGIA PER I CORSI DI LAUREA IN PROFESSIONI SANITARIE. EDITORE PICCIN

Aim of this course is to promote knowledge and understanding of the essential aspects (etiopathogenesis, clinical picture, differential diagnosis and treatment of selected disease of the central and peripheral nervous system. Particularly, indications to rehabilitation as a treatment will be dealt with.

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

Face-to-face lessons and lessons via Web.

Multiple choice-quiz, followed by an open question.
In specific cases, an interview can be implemented.

The neurological examination.
Spinal cord disease.
Multiple Sclerosis.
Parkinson's disease and parkinsonism.
Tremor.
Chorea.
Brain tumors.
End-plate disease.
Hereditary Ataxias.

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