421304 - NEUROLOGICAL PATHOLOGY

Subject type: Mandatory

Coordinator: Jordi Sanchez Degree

Trimester: Second term

Credits: 4

Academic year: 2025

Teaching course: 3

• Spanish

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. 

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

- Myopathic syndromes

- Cranial pars pathology

MOST FREQUENT NEUROLOGICAL DISEASES

- Ischemic stroke. Cerebral hemorrhage

- Multiple sclerosis

- Head trauma. Spinal cord injuries. Critical patient - Cognitive impairment. Alzheimer's dementia. Vascular dementia

- Parkinson's disease. parkinsonism Essential tremor.

- Brain tumors

- Infantile cerebral palsy

- Neuropathies. myopathies

- Meningitis. Infectious encephalitis

- Headaches

- Vertigo

- Epilepsy

- Dissociative disorder

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

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. 

Any form of academic fraud will be sanctioned in accordance with the center's assessment regulations. If signs of fraud are detected, including the improper use of generative artificial intelligence tools, the subject's teaching staff may call the student for an individual interview with the aim of verifying their authorship.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in this subject is regulated in the Learning Plan. It should be consulted to find out the specific conditions of use. 

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Spanish Society of Neurology - www.sen.es

Catalan Society of Neurology - www.scneurologia.cat

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