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This is held at the Bobath Centre, East
Finchley on Thursday mornings from 9.30 until 12.45 unless otherwise stated.
Therapists who have done the Normal Movement modules (pre-requisite for adult
Bobath course, or the 8-week Bobath (paediatric) course can monitor the first
4-8 weeks of this module by arrangement if they wish. Thereafter attendance
is compulsory.
The focus of this module is on the analysis of movement in
healthy/typical/typical and neurologically impaired people (adults and
children). There is opportunity to learn and develop the use of specialised
handling skills to enhance sensorimotor learning. 15 credits.
Aims:
Provide a theoretical and practical basis for the handling skills
physiotherapists need to treat neurologically impaired people.
Objectives:
To demonstrate an understanding of practical and theoretical aspects of
handling and different therapy approaches and adjuncts (e.g. Bobath, Motor
Learning, use of FES, treadmill etc). To learn to recognise the components of
movement which underlie motor performance in a healthy individual. To
practise and to demonstrate the ability to execute specialised handling
skills on healthy individuals.
General Content:
Lectures will cover basis of the Bobath Concept (in induction week);
theoretical basis of handling techniques, for example tone reduction
techniques and techniques to facilitate performance of functional skills.
There will be discussions on different therapy approaches and the use of
various management adjuncts. Laboratory sessions will involve supervised
practise with each other involving ways of changing movement strategies in
typical/healthy and neurologically impaired individuals. Discussions will
take place regularly during the module to cover student-generated issues.
Please note: this year the adult and paediatric students will split for weeks
5-8 and weeks 14-15 to enable more specific issues to be tackled.
Assessment:
Unseen written examination =40% (exam week); Practical examination 40%: half
hour exam. (at a time to be decided); essay =20% (1500 words on different
therapy approaches).
An essay on an approach to therapy intervention or a therapy adjunct will be
required (Approaches: Motor Learning, Bobath, Peto, PNF; Adjuncts: muscle
strengthening, treadmill training, FES, splints/orthoses, complementary and
alternative therapies. )
Essay topic will be given. Each topic will be presented by students in
seminar sessions during the module.
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Session date
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Session topic
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Session leader(s)
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INDUCTION WEEK
28th September
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Introduction to normal movement/observational skills
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MJM
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Week 1: 5th October
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Facilitation using head as key-point
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MJM
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Week 2:12th October
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Use of different key-points of control; sequences
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MJM
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Week 3: 19th October
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Facilitation of walking
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MJM
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Week 4: 26th October
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Protective extension and arm support
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Paeds CB/YB
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Sit to stand
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Adults with MJM
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Week 5: 2nd November
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Head control & tapping
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Paeds CB/YB
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TBA
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Adults with MJM
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Week 6: 9th November
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Balance reactions
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Paeds
CB/YB
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Balance
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Adults with MJM
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Week 7: 16th November
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Balance reactions
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Paeds CB/YB
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TBA
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Adults with MJM
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Week 8: 23rd November
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Tone and spasticity- how do we manage it?
What is the client’s problem?
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MJM
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Week 9: 30th November
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ICF and assessment/report writing
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MJM
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Week 10: 7th December
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Therapy approaches and adjuncts
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MJM
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Week 11: 14th
December
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Shoulder girdle complex
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CB
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CHRISTMAS BREAK
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Week 12: 11th January
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Neuroplasticity (at Wolfson Rehabilitation Centre
Wimbledon)
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MN
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Week 13: 18th January
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Clinical problem solving: Paeds at Bobath
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Bobath staff
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Clinical problem solving: Adults at Queen Square
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Ann Holland
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Week 14: 25th January
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Clinical problem solving: Paeds at Bobath
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Bobath staff
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Clinical problem solving: Adults at Queen Square
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Ann Holland
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Week 15: 1st February
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Revision
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MJM
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Week 16: 8th February
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?? practical neuro skills exam
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MJM/J-PM
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