Target Audience: Open to qualified Physiotherapists who have less than 12 months experience in a neurological setting and want an introductory level course.
This interactive course includes both theoretical and practical sessions and aims to increase delegates’ knowledge and skills in the assessment and treatment of patients with neurological conditions.
The course content will include:
• Neuro-anatomy, physiology and neuro-plasticity.
• Assessment in neurological conditions, the use of outcome measures and goal setting.
• Clinical analysis of gait and rehabilitation approaches to optimise gait.
• An introduction to positioning and seating.
• Practical handling skills to enhance movement and transfers.
• An introduction to spasticity management.
• Upper limb assessment, therapeutic handling and treatment approaches.