22033 - NEUROLOGICAL PATHOLOGY

Subject type: Mandatory

Coordinator: Sara González Millán

Trimester: Second term

Credits: 4

• Catalan
• Spanish

The subject “Fundamentals of Neurological Pathology” (Code 22033) corresponds to 4 ECTS credits. It is a compulsory subject. It will be taught in the second term of the third year of the double degree in Physiotherapy and Sciences of Physical Activity and Sport in the classrooms of the Maresme Health Consortium (CSdM), the teaching staff includes two teachers with a dedication of 20 school hours each.

With the recent evolution of knowledge of the pathophysiology, natural history and response to the treatment of many neurological diseases, the relationship between physical activity and these three essential aspects of neurological pathology has been established.

Physical activity, both aimed at improving and recovering skills limited by the disease and its prevention or even the modification of certain aspects of the course of some diseases or their risk of presentation, is currently a aspect of growing interest in research.

Knowledge of the fundamental aspects of neurological pathology must allow the professionals involved to develop and implement in their practice new techniques in the management of the neurological patient aimed at improving their functionality and quality of life.

• Analyze the patient's expectations for each of the clinical specialists regarding their evolution, demands and needs.
• Interact with other health and physical activity professionals to promote an intervention plan based on the specific clinical diagnosis of each of the professions. 
• Identifies the main respiratory, cardiac and neurological pathologies. Learn medical-surgical interventions, effects and results. Contribution of physiotherapy in the treatment and improvement of medical and / or surgical interventions.

Training activities and methodology

1. Basic knowledge of the anatomy of the central and peripheral nervous system.
2. Fundamentals of the physiology of the central nervous system.
3. Fundamentals of the physiology of the peripheral nervous system.
4. Fundamentals of muscle physiology. Pathophysiology of muscular and neuromuscular diseases.
5. Basic neurological examination. Frequent clinical syndromes, most relevant signs and symptoms (cognitive, language, motor, sensory impairment, impaired gait, balance, swallowing, sphincter control).
6. Mechanisms associated with neurological pathology (Ischemia, trauma, inflammation, neurodegeneration, aging).
7. Diagnostic methods: clinical history and complementary examinations.
8. Cerebral vascular pathology: Epidemiology, pathophysiology, consequences, treatment, response to physical activity.
9. Neurodegenerative diseases:
   1. Dementia, type, basic pathophysiology, response to treatment, response to physical activity.
   2. Parkinson's disease: basic pathophysiology, treatment, response to physical activity.
   3. Other neurodegenerative diseases.
10. Inflammatory diseases of the central nervous system.
11. Neuromuscular diseases: Basic pathophysiology, type, treatment, response to physical activity.
12. Cranioencephalic trauma: Epidemiology, pathophysiology, treatment, response to physical activity.
13. Peripheral nerve injuries. Epidemiology, pathophysiology, treatment, response to physical activity.
14. Peripheral nerve injuries. Epidemiology, pathophysiology, treatment, response to physical activity.
15. Effects of physical activity on the healthy and pathological brain.
16. Mental retardation and perinatal pathology.
17. Telemedicine, wearables and physical activity in neurological diseases.
18. Current research: on the effect and / or physical activity on neurological pathology.

Plenary sessions: Master classes with the help of multimedia support and interactive platforms, aimed at continuous debate and clarification of debate-discussion and the presentation of clinical cases.

Work in group: work and discussion of different topics in small groups and sharing in class.

Self-employment: Readings of recommended texts, articles, problem solving, etc. Self-learning (moodle activities). Personal study

1. Written test, final exam: 50%

2. Practical participation in class: 20%

3. Presentation of teamwork: 10%

4. Presentation of individual work: with a weighting of 20%

To pass the subject it is necessary to obtain one grade of 5/10 in the written test.

According to current regulations, only those students who have obtained a grade of suspense to the theoretical examination during the ordinary period.

Rohkamm, Color Atlas of Neurology (2004) Ed. Thiem

Cambier, Neurology, 7º Ed. 2000. Ed. Masson

Spanish Society of Neurologyhttp://www.sen.es

Brain Foundation http://www.fundaciondelcerebro.es

American Academy of Neurology http://www.aan.es

Oliver Sack, The Man Who Confused His Wife with a Hat (1985) Ed Gerald Duckworth

Adams and Victor, Principles of Neurology (2014). 10ª ed. McGraw Hill Publishing