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What is the primary focus of the multimedia assessment mentioned?

  • Emphasis on learning processes rather than products (correct)
  • Only video analysis for feedback
  • Learning outcomes based on product quality
  • Isolating individual skills without context

Which assessment method is NOT mentioned as part of the feedback strategy?

  • Online tests to gauge performance
  • Self-assessment through independent practice (correct)
  • Peer assessment of clinical skills
  • Video analysis of clinical manifestations

What type of learning assessment involves practice and rehearsal?

  • Standardized testing
  • Norm-referenced assessment
  • Formative assessment (correct)
  • Summative assessment

What do students engage in to enhance their understanding of clinical skills?

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Which goal is most aligned with the purpose of the neurological rehabilitation module?

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What is the primary function of the parietal association cortex?

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What are possible consequences of damage to one occipital lobe?

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Which function is NOT controlled by the brainstem?

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What type of amnesia typically results from damage to the medial temporal lobes?

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Which lobe is primarily responsible for high-level visual processing of complex stimuli?

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What role does the spinal cord play in motor control?

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What is contained within the grey matter of the spinal cord?

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What is the significance of the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the spinal canal?

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What is primarily contained in the white matter of the spinal cord?

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How is the accuracy of ongoing movement monitored?

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Which component of the nervous system is primarily responsible for transmitting signals between the brain and the rest of the body?

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What is the main function of the synapses in the nervous system?

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In the context of neuroanatomy, what role do axons play?

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Which structure in the nervous system is primarily associated with the regulation of involuntary bodily functions?

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What essential role do ganglia serve within the peripheral nervous system?

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According to the study of neuroanatomy, what is the significance of learning styles when studying anatomy?

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What is the role of neurons in the nervous system?

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Which of the following is part of the central nervous system (CNS)?

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What is the primary function of sensory neurons?

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What is NOT a function of the frontal lobe?

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Which type of neuron primarily connects neurons within the central nervous system?

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What results from damage to the right hemisphere of the parietal lobe?

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Which part of the brain is known as the largest and includes the cerebral cortex?

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Which function is particularly associated with the parietal lobe?

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What is a sign of frontal lobe damage?

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The primary role of neurons is to:

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What is the main focus of the multimedia web-based assessment?

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What activities are scheduled during Week 11 as part of the course?

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Which statement about the structure of the assessments is true?

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What is the duration of the multimedia web-based test?

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Which day of the week is dedicated to practical and seminar classes?

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What is a key focus of the pre-recorded materials available on Mondays?

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What type of feedback is emphasized weekly during the course?

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What is the purpose of the pre-requisite preparation for the Tuesday classes?

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Where will students complete the multimedia web-based assessment?

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What should students bring on the days of their mock assessments in Weeks 9 and 12?

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Flashcards

Neurological Rehabilitation

The process of regaining lost function and abilities after a neurological injury or illness.

Motor Control

It refers to the way our brain controls our movements, involving planning, initiating, and executing actions.

Stroke

A sudden disruption of blood flow to the brain, causing damage to brain tissue.

Practice-based Assessment

Practice-based assessment methods focus on evaluating a learner's ability to perform tasks or solve problems.

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Formative Feedback

Feedback provided throughout the learning process, helping learners understand their strengths and weaknesses.

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NR PTH301

A course delivered over 7 weeks, covering 4 modules and worth 20 credits. It combines pre-recorded material and interactive sessions.

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Spinal PTH331

This module focuses on spinal physiotherapy, spanning over 12 weeks. It's a core component of year 2.

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MamP (PTH307) and Research Methods (OTH320)

This module combines Mammalian Physiology and Research Methods. It's delivered over 6 weeks in each semester, providing a strong foundation in both areas.

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NR PTH301 Learning Format

The core learning format for NR PTH301 includes pre-recorded materials that students work through independently at their own pace, followed by interactive consolidation sessions.

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Weekly Tasks and Formative Feedback

Weekly tasks and formative feedback are integral to the NR PTH301 learning process, allowing students to track their progress and receive regular guidance.

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Tuesday Block Practical/Seminar Learning

These are scheduled sessions designed to reinforce learning through a mix of practical activities and discussions.

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Multimedia Web-based Assessment

A key assessment for NR PTH301, conducted in January. It uses a multimedia format and requires students to demonstrate their knowledge in a practical setting.

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Midway and Mock Assessments

Assessments conducted in Week 9 and Week 12, providing a midway and final practice opportunity in preparation for the main assessment.

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Week 11 Service User Sessions

One key element of Week 11 involves students completing 3 sessions with service users in various practical settings.

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NR PTH301 Assessment Structure

NR PTH301 is assessed through a single multimedia web-based assessment in January, which is worth 100% of the module grade.

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Central Nervous System (CNS)

The part of the nervous system that controls the body's voluntary movements, including walking, talking, and writing.

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Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)

The part of the nervous system that connects the CNS to the rest of the body, enabling communication and control.

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Neurons

Specialized cells responsible for transmitting information throughout the nervous system.

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Dendrites

Branch-like structures that receive signals from other neurons.

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Axons

Long, thin fibers that transmit signals from one neuron to another.

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Synapses

The junction between two neurons where signals are transmitted across a tiny gap.

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Neurotransmission

The process by which neurons communicate with each other using chemical messengers.

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Ganglia

A group of nerve cell bodies located outside the central nervous system.

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What is the function of the parietal lobe?

The parietal lobe is responsible for processing sensory information, including touch, temperature, pain, and pressure. It also plays a role in spatial awareness, navigation, and attention.

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What are the consequences of damage to the left parietal lobe?

Damage to the left parietal lobe can result in difficulties with language, reading, writing, and mathematical abilities.

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What is the primary function of the occipital lobe?

The occipital lobe is the visual processing center of the brain. It receives information from the eyes, interprets it, and sends it to other areas for further processing.

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What are the potential consequences of damage to the occipital lobe?

Damage to the occipital lobe can lead to visual impairments, such as homonymous vision loss (blindness in the same visual field of both eyes) and visual hallucinations.

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What are the main functions of the temporal lobe?

The temporal lobe is responsible for processing auditory information, memory, and language comprehension. It also plays a role in facial recognition and scene understanding.

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What is the role of the 'comparator system' in movement?

This system monitors and adjusts ongoing movements, comparing them to planned actions, correcting any errors, and plays a crucial role in learning new movements.

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What is the role of the spinal cord in movement?

The spinal cord serves as the central pathway for motor control, transmitting signals from the brain to muscles, coordinating actions, and playing a vital role in reflexes.

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What is the difference between grey matter and white matter in the spinal cord?

Grey matter contains the cell bodies of neurons, while white matter consists of the axons that carry signals throughout the spinal cord.

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How does sensory information travel to the spinal cord?

Sensory information travels from the body to the spinal cord, where it's processed before being sent to the brain.

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What is the role of interneurons in the spinal cord?

Interneurons facilitate communication between sensory and motor neurons within the spinal cord, allowing for coordinated responses to stimuli.

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What is a neuron?

A nerve cell, including its body and extensions (axon and dendrites).

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What is the first role of a neuron?

Receive information from other neurons or sensory receptors.

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What is the second role of a neuron?

Process and combine the information it receives.

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What is the third role of a neuron?

Transmit information to other neurons, muscles, or glands.

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What are sensory neurons?

Neurons that carry information from the body to the central nervous system.

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What are motor neurons?

Neurons that carry information from the central nervous system to muscles or glands.

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What are interneurons?

Neurons that connect and process information within the central nervous system.

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What is a synapse?

The junction between two neurons where information is transmitted.

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What is the cerebrum?

The largest part of the brain, responsible for higher cognitive functions, including language, memory, and reasoning.

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What is the cerebral cortex?

The outermost layer of the cerebrum, responsible for processing sensory information, motor control, and complex cognitive functions.

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What is the frontal lobe?

The lobe of the brain responsible for planning, decision-making, and complex behaviors.

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What is the parietal lobe?

The lobe of the brain responsible for processing sensory information from the body, particularly touch, temperature, and pain.

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What is the occipital lobe?

The lobe of the brain responsible for processing visual information.

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What is the temporal lobe?

The lobe of the brain responsible for processing auditory information, memory, and language.

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What happens when the frontal lobe is damaged?

Damage to the frontal lobe can impair mental flexibility, social skills, and problem-solving, but not necessarily reduce IQ.

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What happens when the right parietal lobe is damaged?

Damage to the right hemisphere of the parietal lobe can lead to neglect of the left side of the body and space.

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What does the parietal lobe do?

The parietal lobe integrates sensory information from different modalities, particularly determining spatial sense and navigation.

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What happens when the left parietal lobe is damaged?

Damage to the left hemisphere of the parietal lobe can lead to difficulties with language, mathematics, and spatial reasoning.

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Study Notes

PTH 301 Neurological Rehabilitation

  • Course instructor: Dr Claire McFeeters
  • Instructor email: [email protected]
  • Module covers neurological rehabilitation
  • Module includes practical/seminar sessions, online/directed learning, and a module assessment
  • The module includes neuroanatomy basics and introduction to key terms
  • Course team includes Dr Katy Pedlow, Dr Sarah Howes, and Josh Kwant (external)
  • Contact information for the course team is provided
  • Students are expected to arrive on time for class and be prepared for learning
  • Professionalism is required in classroom
  • Students should bring appropriate practical attire for practical sessions
  • Weekly tasks and directed learning are essential
  • 4 modules, worth 20 credits
  • NR PTH301 is condensed over 7 weeks during semester 1
  • Spinal PTH331 over 12 weeks in semester 1
  • MamP (PTH307) and Research methods (OTH320) are 6 weeks in semester 1 and 6 weeks in semester 2
  • Mondays: pre-recorded materials for individual learning
  • Tuesdays: mix of practical and seminar classes
  • Pre-requisites for tuesday’s consolidation of learning
  • Multimedia web-based assessments (via BBL/Blackboard) during January. This is 100% of the module mark.
  • Assessment using scenario-based questions and video analysis
  • Assessment is based on process rather than product
  • Students will take online tests/mock questions
  • Students engage in peer assessments of clinical skills and example scenarios, which includes feedback
  • Key concepts, including neuroanatomy, neuroplasticity, and motor control, are important for assessments and understanding patients
  • Neurophysiology aspects studied include altered tone, sensation, postural control, and volitional movement
  • For each neural and nonneural impairment, we must consider its impact on function and motor abilities, with scientific and lay term explanations
  • The module will apply understanding to a range of neurological conditions (stroke, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, traumatic brain injury)
  • Week 1 topics include motor control, neuroanatomy, neurons, chemical synapses, neurotransmission, and blood circulation of the brain
  • Students can use visual, auditory, read/write, or kinaesthetic learning styles
  • First task for students is to find out their own learning style and consider how to best grasp the neurological concepts
  • Module comprises of content delivery, assessment structure, and key concepts in the topic

Assessment Rationale

  • Multimedia assessment stresses learning processes over product
  • Student learning is best assessed through practice, rehearsal, and assessment aligned to teaching methods

Feedback Strategy

  • Students complete online tests
  • Students practice video analysis of clinical manifestations
  • Peer assessment of clinical skills and example scenarios

Neurological Rehabilitation

  • Questions to consider: What is it? How does it differ? What skills would you like to develop? What are your personal goals?

Key Concepts

  • Neuroanatomy: study of the nervous system's structure
  • Neuroplasticity: brain's ability to change and adapt
  • Motor Control: how the brain controls movement

Neurophysiology

  • Neural impairments, including altered tone, sensation, and postural control, impacting function and motor abilities
  • Non-neural impairments, such as cardiovascular disorders, can also affect function

Altered Neurophysiology

  • Scientific definitions of altered neurophysiology
  • Lay term explanations of altered neurophysiology
  • Assessment of the impact of different functional positions.
  • Importance of use of handling (safety, function, facilitate movement)

Introduction to Neuroanatomy

  • Identify and describe the roles of different body systems, CNS, PNS, neurons, dendrites, axons, synapses, brain, and spinal cord.

Exercise 1: How well do you know the Nervous System?

  • Matching activities relating function/roles of parts of nervous system to their names

The Brain

  • Includes information on various apps and an interactive website for additional support.
  • Parts and functions of the brain include: cerebrum, cerebellum, brainstem, frontal lobe, temporal lobe, parietal lobe, occipital lobe

Brainstem Function

  • Essential life-support functions are controlled
  • Controls main nerves for eye movement, hearing, speech, chewing, and swallowing

Cerebellum

  • Motor control, comparing ongoing movement to motor plans
  • Corrects errors, aids in learning of movement

Spinal Cord

  • Begins at the foramen magnum and has cervical and lumbar enlargements
  • Crucial for communication between the brain and body

Spinal Cord (Cross-section)

  • Features of gray matter and white matter
  • CSF (cerebrospinal fluid) function in nourishing the spinal system

Types of Neurons

  • Sensory neurons, motor neurons, and interneurons

Parts of a Neuron with Functions

  • Dendrites, cell body, cell membrane, axon hillock, axon, myelin sheath, axon terminals, nodes of Ranvier, and Schwann cells

Synapse

  • Connection between neurons enabling communication

Example

  • Illustrative cases of motor activity, sensory input, and interneuron actions

Coming Up...

  • Today's content includes neuroanatomy basics, motor control, and an introduction to stroke pre-recorded materials.
  • Tomorrow's schedule focuses on flipped classroom practical sessions and seminars in person, including motor control, neuroanatomy and stroke application

What Have We Learned So Far?

  • Module structure, assessment, module delivery/problem-based learning, key concepts/neurophysiology terms, and application
  • Neuroanatomy application to rehabilitation.

Tomorrow's Schedule

  • Details of practical time schedule, materials needed, and group assignments.

Neurophysiotherapy

  • A process supporting individuals with disabilities to maintain optimum function and health by interacting with their environment (WHO 2001)

Physiotherapist Role (in neurophysiotherapy)

  • Using clinical reasoning, evidence, and patient/caregiver perspectives for assessment, development, evaluation, and planning patient care.

Assessment (in neurophysiotherapy)

  • Includes subjective data (from patients/family), objective data (measuring impairments), identifying problems (problem list), setting goals, developing treatment plans, re-education of movements, and self-management strategies.
  • Evaluations, re-assessments, and plan reviews are part of the process

Approaches to treatment

  • Various treatment approaches are used in practice including:
    • Shaping
    • Task-oriented practice
    • Stretching
    • Functional tasks
    • Aids and orthoses
    • Technology
    • Balance re-education
    • Therapeutic handling
    • Gait re-education

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