Assessment & treatment of adults with neurological conditions [A]
Course description
This BBTA module will include patient demonstrations, theoretical and practical sessions. It will focus on the assessment and treatment of the acute and sub-acute patient.
Course aims
To identify a framework for assessment and treatment of the acute/subacute patient.
To develop skills of observation, analysis, and facilitation in a neurologically intact subject.
To link the evidence base and clinical practice.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the course, the participants should be able to:
Describe key components relating to the analysis of positions/posture sets (sitting and supine) and movement sequences (supine to sit, sit to supine.)
Analyse movement in terms of efficiency and recognise potential causes for lack of efficiency.
Understand the wide posture and tonal variation within the normal population.
Problem solve appropriate handling in individual models with respect to facilitation of movement.
Who is this course suitable for?
Qualified Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists working in neurology.
Requirements
Applicants must be a qualifed PT or OT.
How to apply
If you would like to apply for an Introductory Module please contact the course organiser directly as these modules are not organised by BBTA directly.
Suggested reading
Levin MF, Kleim JA, Wolf SL (2009) What do motor "recovery" and "compensation" mean in patients following stroke? Neurorehabilitation Neural Repair 23: 313-19.
Mehan R, Mackenzie M, Brock K (2008) Skilled transfer training in stroke rehabilitation: a review of use and safety. International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation. 15(9): 382-89.
Turton A, Pomeroy V (2002) When should upper limb function be trained after stroke? Evidence for and against early intervention Neurorehabilitation 17:215-24.
Organising a course
Introductory modules can be arranged with individual tutors. If interested please contact the office for a tutor list.
Introductory modules usually run with 18-20 participants. Use the following resources to help you organise your course:
