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Prerequisites
Identical coursesNeurological Aspects of Rehabilitation in Children (B-KUL-L06F9B)
Cannot be taken as part of an examination contract
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By this course, the student
- has a clinical and evidence-based knowledge on the medical background, clinical picture and treatment approach of several neurological disorders
- has knowledge of the organization of care for children with a neurological disability
- understands the comorbidities associated with neurological disorders in children, their theoretical background, assessment and management
- can integrate all this knowledge
- acquired a profound knowledge and insight in the normal motor development
- has a profound knowledge of the early normal and deviant motor development and can integrate different aspects of development
- has an advanced clinical and evidence-based knowledge on the clinical presentation of motor problems, clinical assessment and therapeutic options in children with deviant early motor development and children with neurological disorders,
- is able to integrate and apply this knowledge adapted to the clinical case (clinical reasoning)
- understands the different treatment concepts and specific treatment approaches in children with central neurological disorders, can interpret and appraise these approaches in relation to clinical practice and the scientific literature
- demonstrates practical skills of clinical assessment, standardized assessment tools and physiotherapeutic treatment techniques in children with deviant early motor development and several neurological disorders,
- can select and argue the appropriate assessment and treatment technique for individual cases based on clinical reasoning
- acquires a profound clinical and evidence-based knowledge on pelvic reeducation in children and adolescents and can integrate this knowledge
Previous knowledge
Prerequisites for students who are not enrolled in the Bachelor/Master programme of rehabilitation sciences and physiotherapy, but who wish to include the course as an optional course in the diploma contract of their programme: These students must contact the course coordinator. On the basis of the student's previous knowledge and motivation, the coordinator will decide whether or not to admit the student to the course.
Previous knowledge
More precisely, the student has knowledge of
- Knowledge of research methodology, the ICF model and principles of evidence-based practice
- Knowledge of anatomy, neuro-anatomy, neurophysiology
- Knowledge and understanding of the elements of the clinical neurological examination
- Knowledge of the normal motor development and other developmental domains
- Basic knowledge on the medical background, clinical picture and treatment options in children with neurological disorders
- Basic knowledge on pelvic reeducation
The student is recommended to have knowledge of the Typical and Atypical Sequences of Human Development: Course and Assessment, in the course Fundamentals of Development and Psychomotor Therapy in Children and Adolescents
Order of Enrolment
Mixed prerequisite:
You may only take this course if you comply with the prerequisites. Prerequisites can be strict or flexible, or can imply simultaneity. A degree level can be also be a prerequisite.
Explanation:
STRICT: You may only take this course if you have passed or applied tolerance for the courses for which this condition is set.
FLEXIBLE: You may only take this course if you have previously taken the courses for which this condition is set.
SIMULTANEOUS: You may only take this course if you also take the courses for which this condition is set (or have taken them previously).
DEGREE: You may only take this course if you have obtained this degree level.
( ( (FLEXIBLE(L01A6A) OR FLEXIBLE(B3103O) ) AND FLEXIBLE(L06C0B) AND FLEXIBLE(L07A0E) AND ( FLEXIBLE(L04J8A) OR FLEXIBLE(B3072O) ) ) OR
FLEXIBLE(L01G7C) ) AND SIMULTANEOUS(L07F5C)
The codes of the course units mentioned above correspond to the following course descriptions:
L01A6A : Neuro-anatomie, neurofysiologie en motorisch leren
B3103O : Neuro-anatomie, neurofysiologie en motorisch leren
L06C0B : Ziekteleer en onderzoek van de neurologische patiënt
L07A0E : Neurologische ontwikkeling en neuropediatrische revalidatie
L04J8A : Kinesitherapeutisch handelen 3: specifieke behandelingstechnieken
B3072O : Kinesitherapeutisch handelen 3: specifieke behandelingstechnieken
L01G7C : Neurorehabilitation in Children
L07F5C : Orthopaedic and Biomechanical Aspects of Rehabilitation in Children
This course unit is a prerequisite for taking the following course units:
L07F5A : Advanced Methods for Neurological and Orthopaedic Disorders in Children (No longer offered this academic year)
L09G4B : Stage in de pediatrische revalidatie
L09G5B : Internship Paediatric Rehabilitation
L07F5C : Orthopaedic and Biomechanical Aspects of Rehabilitation in Children
Identical courses
This course is identical to the following courses:
L06F9A : Physiotherapeutic Methods for Neurological and Orthopaedic Disorders in Children (No longer offered this academic year)
Is included in these courses of study
- Master in de revalidatiewetenschappen en de kinesitherapie (Leuven e.a.) (Afstudeerrichting Kinderen) 120 ects.
- Master of Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy (Leuven) (Specialisation: Children) 120 ects.
Activities
2 ects. Physiotherapeutic Methods for Neurological Disorders in Children: Practice (B-KUL-L02H8a)
EnglishFormat: Practical
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First termFeys Hilde | Papageorgiou Eirini (substitute) | Klingels Katrijn | Papageorgiou Eirini (substitute) Content
In a first part, positioning and treatment strategies in deviant motor development are discussed and applied. Moreover, specific evaluation scales for early motor development are discussed and applied in typically developing babies in a practice session in small groups. This session also allows to link the theory of early motor development.
The second part focuses on the application of evaluation and treatment techniques for the specific neuromotor types in children and adolescents with central neurological disorders, i.e. CP and acquired brain injury. A practical skills lab on upper limb evaluation and treatment is also given.
In a third part, the clinical reasoning process will be addressed through clinical cases in interactive colleges with audio-visual material.
Course material
Slides
Courses notes
Audiovisual material
Format: more information
Clinical practicum
This course is given through the use of practical skill labs, use of interactive colleges with audio-visual material (clinical reasoning) and active participation with typically developing babies.
2.5 ects. Problem Assessment and Treatment Approach in Neurological Disorders in Children (B-KUL-L04L3a)
EnglishFormat: Lecture22 First termOrtibus Els | N. | Jansen Katrien (substitute) Content
In this course, the scientific and clinical based evidence knowledge on the prevalence, medical background, aetiology, diagnostic and therapeutic methods clinical picture and treatment of specific rehabilitation problems in children and adolescents born preterm will be discussed along with linked case reports from a multidisciplinary approach.
This course further discusses several comorbid problems- other than motor problems- in neurological disorders in children such as epilepsy, feeding problems, vision and hearing problems, communication disorders, cerebral visual impairment, sleep and respiratory problems in cerebral palsy.
Also the organization of care and inclusion for children with neurological disorders is addressed.
Course material
Slides, personal notes, papers
Format: more information
This course is given through the use of formal ex cathedra teaching sessions, interactive colleges, assignments and presentations.
2.5 ects. Physiotherapeutic Methods for Neurological Disorders in Children: College (B-KUL-L06F9a)
EnglishFormat: Lecture26 First termFeys Hilde | Papageorgiou Eirini (substitute) | Geraerts Inge | Klingels Katrijn Content
In a first part, typical motor development during the first year of life is rehearsed. In depth knowledge on the typical development is expected in view of the clinical assessment and treatment methods of deviant early motor development in the practical skills lab. Also the development and treatment of preterm born infants at the neonatal intensive care unit are discussed.
The second part focuses on clinical presentation, evaluation and treatment children and adolescents with central neurological disorders, i.e. cerebral palsy and acquired brain injury. Standardized evaluation scales and treatment concepts and approaches such as neurodevelopmental treatment, sensory integration, conductive education, task specific therapy, … will also be discussed from an evidence-based perspective. In cerebral palsy, upper limb problems and the target group of dyskinetic CP will be further elaborated.
In a third part, the clinical picture, evaluation and treatment options are discussed for other neurological disorders, i.e. spina bifida, neuromuscular diseases, obstetric brachial plexus injury.Hereby the clinical reasoning process will be addressed through interactive colleges with audio-visual material and/or parent/patient demonstrations.
In the fourth part, pelvic rehabilitation in children is addressed. The topics which are discussed are obstipation, enuresis nocturna and incontinence & sexual problems in children/adolescents with neurological disorders.
Course material
Course texts & online webplatform on Toledo for early motor development
Slides
Audio-visual material
Scientific papers
Courses notes
Format: more information
This course is given through the use of formal ex cathedra teaching sessions & interactive colleges
Evaluation
Evaluation: Neurological Aspects of Rehabilitation in Children (B-KUL-L26F9b)
Explanation
Physiotherapeutic Methods for Neurological Disorders: Practice
- Continuous assessment my means of assignments during the semester
- Practice exam in examination period (oral)
Problem Assessment and Treatment Approach in Neurological Disorders in Children
- Written exam in examination period
Physiotherapeutic Methods for Neurological Disorders: College
- Typical motor development: assessment during the semester (multiple choice with guess correction)
- Other topics: written exam in examination period
(See Toledo for further details)
Attendance is mandatory during the practical sessions. If 5 or fewer practical sessions are given within an teaching activity full attendance is required, for 6 to 10 practical sessions a student may be absent once without a valid reason, and if there are 11 or more practical sessions the student may be absent twice without a valid reason. If a student is absent more times than allowed, the student will receive a NA result for the practical part of the exam in the first examination period and the student may not participate in any final practical examination in the first examination period.
The students are expected to be acquainted with the education and the examination regulations of the KU Leuven and the faculty additions including regulations concerning plagiarism.