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General information

Academic year:
2026
Description:
Evaluation and treatment of neurological disorders caused by nervous system damage.
ECTS credits:
6
Course coordinator:
Marta Matamala Gomez

Groups

Group A

Duration:
One-semester, 2nd semester
Teaching staff:
Marta Matamala Gomez
Language of the classes:
English (100%)

Syllabus

1. 1. Lesson 1: Functional neuroanatomy & neurophysiology. Lesson 2: Neuroplasticity and Neurological Physical Therapy procedures.Lesson 3: Neurological Assessment. Lesson 4: Clinical reasoning. Lesson 5: International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF Model). Lesson 6 y 7: Neurological physical therapy treatment in most prevalent pathologies Lesson 8: Interactive technologies in neurological rehabilitation. Practical workshops in small group: 3 seminars about neurological physical therapy in: acute, subacute and chronic phases.

Activities

Activity type Hours with a teacher Hours without a teacher Virtual hours with a teacher Total
Analysis / case study 100,00 170,00 28,00 298,00
Total 100,00 170,00 28,00 298

Bibliography

  • Dietz V, and Nick S. Ward. (2020). Oxford Textbook of Neurorehabilitation. Oxford: Oxford University Press. (2020). Oxford University Press..
  • Stokes M (2004). Physical Management in Neurological Rehabilitation (2nd). Stokes M (2004). Physical Management in Neurological Rehabilitation (2nd). Elsevier Mosby. (2004). Elsevier Mosby..
  • Edwards S (2002). Neurological physiotherapy: a problem-solving approach (2nd). Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone. (2002). Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone..

Assessment and Grading

Assessment activities:

Description of the activity Assessment Activity % Remediable subject
Clinical case: The students will design a neurorehabilitation program for a specific neurological pathology in groups to be presented as an oral exam. Oral presentation and presentation file evaluation. I will evaluate the theoretical motivation of the selected neurorehabilitation program, as well as the chosen methodology for each specific pathology or neurological impairment. 40 Yes
Partial Exam: There will be a partial exam with 20 questions, 1 point for positive answers, and -0.25 for negative answers. I will evaluate the middle-term consolidation of the contents reviewed in class. 10 No
Final exam: There will be a mandatory final exam including 40 questions, 1 point for positive answers, and -0.25 for negative answers I will evaluate the full theoretical consolidation of the contents reviewed in the call, as well as the clinical criteria, adding clinical case scenarios in the final exam. 50 Yes

Grading

1st CALL:

1. CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT (CA):
The Continuous assessment is regarded as a process to provide evidence of the level of learning achieved by the student. It consists of:



- Case study (rehabilitation protocol): (40%)

- Partial Exam (PE): Theoretical contents will be evaluated through 1 objective evaluation exam (20%).

The dates of the PE, PA, and EGA will be set in the subject calendar at the beginning of the course.

2. FINAL EXAM (FE): Objective test exam of 40 questions, including the whole contents of the subject (40%)



To pass the Neurological Physical Therapy (NPT) subject, the student must obtain a minimum grade of 5,0 in the FE. If the student hasn't overcome the FE, they should present to the 2nd call Basic Competences Exam (BCE).


2nd CALL (BASIC COMPETENCES EXAM):

The Basic Competences Exam will consist of an objective test that includes theoretical content, practical activity content, and workshop content. The maximum grade that a student can obtain in this second call is 5.0 points.


Specific criteria for the "No show" grade:
It will be considered Non-Presented, a sudent who don't present at the CA (due to the PA or PE) or at the FE.

The student will have to recover the parts that have been Not Presented in the first call, by the BCE or by the EGA.

The maximum grade that a student can obtain in this 2nd call is 5.0 points.

Single Assessment:
The evaluation system in EUSES - UdG is based, in general, in the continuous assessment. If the student wishes to take part in the Unique Pathway (UP), he / she will need to request it in writing to the lecturer of the subject and the degree coordinator during the first two weeks of the Semester.


The Unique UP modality will include 2 different assessments in a UNIQUE EXAM:

- Objective evaluation test of 60 questions, including the whole theoretical content and the practical activities (PA) contents (60%).

- Case report including the contents of the workshops and practical activities (40%).


To pass the Unique Pathway, the student must obtain a threshold of 5,0 as a mark in the objective evaluation test.

Minimum requirements to pass:
Per considerar superada l’assignatura, caldrà obtenir una qualificació mínima de 5.0

Mentorship

You can ask for a mentor meeting on Tuesdays before or after the theoretical lessons.

Communication and interaction with students

Comunication will be by email or in person in class

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