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

Motor Neurorehabilitation

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Meret Branscheidt, Dr. Lore Legrand, Dr. Sandra Giovanoli, Dr. Wala Mahmoud, Bernat De las Heras de Miguel, Dr. Johannes Pohl
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Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:07:47

Abstract

This course integrates clinical foundations of motor neurorehabilitation with evidence-based practice and innovation. Students analyse motor symptoms, apply structured clinical reasoning to cases, and critically appraise guidelines and their limitations. They also develop and justify evidence-informed concepts for future rehabilitation within a continuum-of-care perspective.

Objective

Students are expected to: - identify and differentiate key motor symptoms in neurological patients based on clinical observation and assessment - integrate pathophysiological knowledge into structured clinical reasoning processes - critically interpret current evidence and its limitations in motor neurorehabilitation - design and justify personalized, technology supported rehabilitation strategies beyond standardized protocols - propose evidence-informed ideas for the future development of neurorehabilitation interventions - apply a whole-continuum-of-care perspective, linking neuroscience, clinical needs, and technical solution development

Content

• Guidelines and motor learning–based interventions for the treatment of motor deficits • Brain plasticity in the motor system and the use of brain stimulation to support recovery • Cognitive contributions to motor deficits and their relevance for rehabilitation • Discussion of patient cases during two patient visits within the lectures, learning from people with lived experience • Group work on guidelines and practice of technology solution "pitches"

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 No time listed 2 h weekly

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