The course aims to provide the basic knowledge necessary to appropriately approach the evaluation and treatment of individuals with severe acquired brain injury (sABI).
Course Prerequisites
Basics of neuroanatomy and neurophysiology of central nervous system
Teaching Methods
Frontal lessons
Assessment Methods
Oral interview
Texts
-La Riabilitazione delle Gravi Cerebrolesioni Acquisite, Anna Mazzucchi- Ed. GIUNTI -Passo dopo Passo, Patricia M.Davies - Ed.Springer -Right in the Middle, Patricia M.Davies – Ed. Springer -Il concetto Bobath nella Neurologia dell'adulto, Bente E Bassoe Gjelsvik , Line Syre -Verduci Editore -Neuroanatomia Clinica, Stephen G. Waxman – Ed. Piccin -Sistemi Motori, Maria Vittoria Meraviglia – Ed. Springer
Contents
The main topics to be covered will be: -sABI (Acquired Brain Injury): general framework, main disorders of consciousness. -sABI: etiopathogenetic mechanisms, outcomes, and prognostic factors -Principles of neuroplasticity and motor learning -Motor control and postural control -sABI: management, care pathway, and rehabilitation process -Elements of neurorehabilitation - Cases report and clinical reasoning
