Course information, 2007

Evidence/Experimentally based Neurological Physiotherapy

Course organiser: Dr Margaret Mayston

The aim of the course is to provide an overview of the theory and evidence available on which to base clinical practice in neurophysiotherapy. The course will include working with clients. Participants are expected to do some preliminary reading and work before the course. Topics covered will include functional overview of the central nervous system, neuroplasticity, pathophysiology, task analysis, adjuncts to therapy such as use of treadmill training to achieve muscle strengthening, botulinum toxin. This is primarily a course for therapists working with adults.

Assessment
By essay and clinical exam; course participants can gain 15 MSc credits if they undertake the assessments. Click here for more information.

Dates: Next course March 12 - March 23, 2007 at the Royal Free Hospital, London

Duration:  2 weeks full time.   Please note: The course runs over 9 days- with the final Friday for clinical assessment of the participants. This is for participants who wish to receive 15 UCL credits for this course. The credits can be ‘stored’ for up to 2 years for accreditation to the UCL MSc programme (total credits needed 150).

Registration and Cost for Short Course students
Fee for whole course: in region of £750, please contact MSc School Administrator (details below)
NB For UCL MSc students this is included in the overall course fee
Fee includes 3 months access to UCL Libraries.

For further information and an application form, contact:
The Administrator, M Sc School of Human Health and Performance
Address: Holborn Union Building, UCL Archway Campus, Highgate Hill, London N19 3UA     Phone: 020 7288 3185, Fax: 020 7288 3352
e-mail: msshhp@ucl.ac.uk