Neurological physiotherapy aims to develop in students an ability to apply relevant theoretical and data-based scientific findings to clinical practice in the area of disease and trauma to the nervous system. This unit examines the pathology, impairments (weakness, loss of coordination, loss of sensation and spasticity as well as adaptations such as contracture), activity limitations (difficulty standing up, sitting and standing, walking, reaching and manipulating objects with the hand, rolling over and getting out of bed) and participation restrictions arising from health conditions of acute onset (stroke, traumatic brain injury and Guillain-Barre Syndrome). Students will learn to assess, train and measure outcome of everyday activities integrated within the rehabilitation team.
Unit details and rules
Academic unit | Movement Sciences |
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Credit points | 6 |
Prerequisites
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None |
Corequisites
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None |
Prohibitions
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None |
Assumed knowledge
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Bachelor's Degree Level study in Human Anatomy and Neuroscience is essential. Knowledge of Motor Performance and Learning and Biomechanics is desirable but not essential |
Available to study abroad and exchange students | No |
Teaching staff
Coordinator | Leanne Hassett, leanne.hassett@sydney.edu.au |
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Lecturer(s) | Leanne Hassett, leanne.hassett@sydney.edu.au |
Mi-Joung Lee, mi-joung.lee@sydney.edu.au | |
Tutor(s) | Serene Paul, serene.paul@sydney.edu.au |