Course aims:

To accumulate theoretical and practical notions that define the discipline
To develop the capacity to assimilate the theoretical and practical knowledge in order to apply kinetotherapeutic methods used in neuromotor rehabilitation
To be able to carry out teaching and research activities in optimal conditions.

Course Entry Requirements:

Not applicable

Course contents:

1.Physiology of movement (nerve function, muscle function, joint function, movement development, automatic movement, evaluation - 4hours. 2. Kinetotherapeutic methods: medical gymnastics - 2 hours. 3. Analytical methods: Kenny methods, Phelps method - 2 hours; 4. Global Methods: Margaret Rood Method - 2 hours; 5. Kabat method, proprioceptive neuro-muscle facilitation) - 2 hours; 6. Bobath method - 2 hours; 7. Temple Fay method - 2 hours; 8. Vojta method - 2 hours; 9. Brunnstrom method - 2 hours; 10. Frenkel method - 2 hours; 11. Tardieu method - 2 hours; 12. Peto and CarrtiSheperd methods - 2 hours; 13. Decontracturation - 2 hours

Teaching methods:

Interactive lecture, PP presentation, video exemplifications, discussions, practical rehabilitation programs

Learning outcomes:

Students should be able, after attending this course, to have theoretical and practical knowledge in neuro-motor reeducation to carry out an objective evaluation and an rehabilitation program on their own.

Learning outcomes verification and assessment criteria:

Seminar - Final evaluation - Grade for attending the seminars and present a practical video - 50% from the final grade.

Recommended reading:

Brunnstrom, S,, Movement Therapy in Hemiplegia, Ed. Harpcr & Row, Ncw-York, 1970,
Lederman, E., Neuromuscular Rehabilitation in Manual and Physical Therapies: Principles to Practice, Churchill Livingstone, 2010,
Lennon, S., Physical Management for Neurological Conditions, Elsevier, 2018,