General information


Subject type: Mandatory

Coordinator: Marc Terradellas Fernández

Trimester: Second term

Credits: 4

Teaching staff: 

Manuel Simón-talero Horga

Teaching languages


  • Spanish

Skills


Specific skills
  • RAE8 - You will be able to explain the pathophysiology of diseases by identifying the manifestations that appear throughout the processes, the medical-surgical treatments, fundamentally in their physiotherapeutic aspects.
     

  • RAE13 - You will be able to identify, following the criteria of physiotherapeutic practice, the functional state of the user, considering the physical, psychological and social aspects of this.
     

  • RAE17 - You will be able to identify the patient/user situation through a diagnosis of physiotherapy care, planning the interventions, and evaluating their effectiveness in a cooperative work environment with other professionals in health sciences.
     

Description


The subject of neurological pathology is located within the Physiotherapy module in clinical specialties and compulsory training within the degree of physiotherapy. It aims to provide the future physiotherapist with the basic knowledge of Neurology to be able to participate in the global treatment of patients affected by diseases of the nervous system, in a multidisciplinary framework in order to improve their functionality and quality of life.

The distribution of the theoretical and/or practical content of the subject can be consulted in the schedule and sections of the corresponding virtual classroom before it starts.   

This subject aims to introduce the gender perspective in its content and development. In addition, the objectives are aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the 2030 Agenda of the United Nations. 

The classroom (physical or virtual) is a safe space, free of sexist, racist, homophobic, transphobic and discriminatory attitudes, either towards students or towards teachers. We trust that together we can create a safe space where we can make mistakes and learn without having to suffer prejudice from others. 

Contents


BASIC NEUROLOGICAL KNOWLEDGE

- Review of the central and peripheral nervous system

- Clinical history, neurological examination and complementary tests in neurology

 

NEUROLOGICAL SYNDROMES

- Motor neuron syndrome

- Sensitive syndromes

- Cerebellar syndromes

- Basal ganglia syndromes

- Headaches

- Spinal cord syndromes

- Peripheral syndromes

- Cranial pars pathology

- Myopathic syndromes

 

MOST FREQUENT NEUROLOGICAL DISEASES

- Ischemic stroke. Cerebral hemorrhage

- Multiple sclerosis

- Cranioencephalic trauma. Spinal cord injuries. Critical patient

- Brain tumors

- Cognitive impairment. Alzheimer type dementia. Vascular dementia

- Parkinson's disease. parkinsonism Trembling

- Tension headache. migraine

- Epilepsy

- Meningitis. Infectious encephalitis

- Neuropathies. myopathies

- Light headed. Vertigo

- Dissociative disorder. Anxiety and depression

Evaluation system


This subject may consider the following indicators detailed in the following table in its evaluation proposal:

Assessment systems Minimum weighting Maximum weighting
SE1. Electronic portfolio 10% 40%
SE2. Oral presentation  20% 40%
SE3. Exam 30% 60%
SE4. Self evaluation 5% 30%
SE5. Peer evaluation (2P2) or co-evaluation 5% 30%

 

A system of quantitative (from 0 to 10) and qualitative (suspended, approved, notable, excellent, honorary registration) is used according to RD 1125/2003.  

The subjects will have evaluation and recovery activities in accordance with the teaching guide and the subject's learning plan, published in their virtual classroom and which will establish the necessary requirements to be able to participate.  

In accordance with current UPF regulations, all students who, having participated in the learning and assessment activities during the term, have obtained a failing grade for the corresponding subject in the quarterly assessment may participate in the recovery process . Those who have not participated in the learning and assessment activities or who have waived the assessment will not be able to participate. If the grade is "not submitted", you will not be able to opt for recovery and therefore the subject will have to be taken again in its entirety in the following academic year. 

In the event of copying, plagiarism or illegitimate use of generative artificial intelligence in any assessment activity, you must consult the TecnoCampus University Center's Undergraduate and Master's Course Assessment Regulations. 

REFERENCES


Basic

JJ Zarranz. neurology Elsevier Publishing, ed, 2018

Spanish Society of Neurology - www.sen.es

J. Cambier, M. Masson. Manual of Neurology. Editorial Elsevier-Masson, ed 7, 2000. Rohkamm: Neurología. Text and Atlas. Editorial Panamericama, ed 1, 2010

Rohkamm. Neurology. Text and Atlas. Pan American Publishing House, ed1, 2010

Kukowski B. Differential diagnosis of neurological symptoms. Editorial Masson, ed 1, 2001

Catalan Society of Neurology - www.scneurologia.cat

Complementary

Carrillo P. Basic neurological examination by the general practitioner. UNAM Magazine 2016; 5, 42-56