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EXSC632 Neurological Analysis, Prescription and Rehabilitation

10 cp
Prerequisites EXSC330 Advanced Motor Control and Learning or equivalent
Teaching Organisation 150 hours of focused learning.

This unit builds upon a framework of the human nervous system at gross anatomical and fundamental elemental levels, with a focus upon the sensory and motor components of movement control. Injury to this system is often devastating; however, extensive recovery of function within the nervous system is possible with appropriate diagnosis and rehabilitation. This unit will extend the principles of physiology, motor control and biomechanics, and build upon skills gained during undergraduate studies. Students will explore the use of exercise in the rehabilitation of individuals with neurological disorders (ie, stroke, spinal cord injury, acquired brain injury, Parkinsons and multiple sclerosis – AEP pathologies). Specifically, pathophysiology of neural injury, general impairments commonly suffered as well as specific neurological disorders will be examined. Students will be provided with techniques for the determination of neurologic injury and exercise-based rehabilitation of general neurological impairments, as well as specific neurological disorders.

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