Basic Information
Course Name:
Neurophysiological Approaches II
Language of Instruction:
Turkish
Instructor:
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Sinem Asena SEL
Course Objectives
To explain clinical features and causes of movement and dysfunction in upper motor neuron problems with neurophysiological and neurodevelopmental problems such as stroke and cerebral palsy, to understand and apply the measurement and evaluation methods used in stroke and cerebral palsy rehabilitation
Course Content
Clinical features after hemiplegia and different neurophysiological approaches used in its treatment (New Bobath, Johnston, Brunnstrom, etc.); theory and principles of neuroplasticity, motor control, and motor learning; To be able to draw and apply for a rehabilitation program considering the physiotherapy methods of functions and structures before and after rehabilitation and considering the biopsychosocial effects and results; Recognition and management of muscle tone/spasticity are covered in the course.
Course Books / Materials / Recommended Resources
Meadows Linzi, Raine Sue, Lynch-Ellerington Mary, Karaduman Ayşe, Yıldırım Sibel Aksu, Yılmaz Öznur Tunca. Bobath kavramı : nörolojik rehabilitasyonda teorive klinik uygulama. Ankara, Pelikan Kitapevi, 2012. Gjelsvik, Bente E. Bassøe. The Bobath concept in adult neurology. Stuttgart, New York : Thieme, c2008. Bobath, Berta. Adult hemiplegia, evaluation and treatment. Oxford : Butterworth Heinemann, 1991. Pountney, Teresa E. Physiotherapy for children. Edinburgh ; New York : Butterworth Heinemann/Elsevier, 2007 5. Stokes, Maria. Physical management in neurological rehabilitation. . London : Mosby, 2005, c2004.
Academic Integrity and Artificial Intelligence
Students are required to comply with the principles of academic integrity in all course activities. All assignments, projects, and examinations must be completed in accordance with ethical academic standards. Plagiarism, using another person’s work without proper citation, or any form of academic misconduct is strictly prohibited. Artificial intelligence tools may only be used for supportive purposes when permitted by the instructor. Any content generated with the assistance of artificial intelligence must be clearly acknowledged and should not replace the student’s own critical thinking, analysis, and academic work.