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376-1222-00L 3 Credits MSC D-HEST
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Motor Neurorehabilitation

Lecturers: Dr. Christopher Easthope Awai, Prof. Dr. Meret Branscheidt, Prof. Dr. Andreas Luft, Prof. Dr. Christoph Bauer, Dr. Roman Gonzenbach, Dr. Lore Legrand, Dr. Sandra Giovanoli, Dr. Wala Mahmoud, Bernat De las Heras de Miguel, Dr. Johannes Pohl
Examiners: Dr. Christopher Easthope Awai, Prof. Dr. Meret Branscheidt, Prof. Dr. Andreas Luft, Prof. Dr. Christoph Bauer, Dr. Roman Gonzenbach, Dr. Lore Legrand, Dr. Sandra Giovanoli, Bernat De las Heras de Miguel, Dr. Johannes Pohl
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Last Updated: 2026-06-01 11:31:13

Abstract

This course provides a holistic, clinical view on the in- and outpatient rehabilitation process of neurological diseases with a special focus on movement deficits. Pharmacological, training and medical device-supported interventions with their potential and limitations are discussed from a clinical perspective along the patient journey – covering the different phases of inpatient rehab.

Objective

Students are expected to: - develop a holistic, clinical view on the different phases of neurorehabilitation - understand how motor deficits develop, which pathology to the central nervous system causes which type of deficit and how each deficit can be treated - understand different patient journeys in dependence on the underlying deficits and individual personal and environmental factors - discuss and interpret the impact of clinical trial findings for rehabilitation

Content

- Symptomatology: Motor deficits in clinical practice - Disorders leading to motor deficits 1: Stroke and brain trauma - Disorders leading to motor deficits 2: Spinal cord injury - Disorders leading to motor deficits 3: Peripheral nerve injury and muscle diseases - Disorders leading to motor deficits 4: Movement disorders - Brain plasticity in the motor system - Training interventions 1: Strength and endurance - Training interventions 2: Stance and gait - Training interventions 3: Arm and fine motor control - Pharmacological support for recovery - Brain stimulation to support motor recovery - Movement and cognition & vision - Motor learning based training interventions - Clinical importance of motivation for movement recovery

General Information

Language
English
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
written 90 minutes
Aids
None
Compulsory Continuous Performance Assessment: Mandatory group presentations in the last semester week.The compulsory continuous performance assessment is ungraded (pass/fail) but must be passed to take the written examination. The written examination contributes 100% to the overall grade.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Motor Neurorehabilitation
  • Tue 12:15-14:00 (CHN E 42)
2 h weekly

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