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Diploma

Assistive Technologies in Neuromuscular Rehabilitation drafted

Keele University
Newcastle , United Kingdom
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Degree
Diploma
Major
Biomedical Engineering | Medicine
Area of study
Engineering | Medicine & Health
Minor
Assistive Technology and Rehabilitation Engineering | Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation/Psychiatry
Education type
On campus
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
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Program start dateApplication deadline
2023-09-262023-06-01
2024-01-232023-10-16
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Program Overview

Overview

LEARNING OUTCOMES/OBJECTIVES

The student should be able to:

  • Explore and discuss factors that contribute to deterioration in muscle structure and function
  • Develop a conceptual understanding of a variety of methods that can be used to prevent deterioration in, and/or improve muscle function
  • Evaluate appropriate technology/assistive devices used in the rehabilitation of patients with neuromuscular
    eurological conditions
  • Critically evaluate specified commonly used outcome measures within the context of the ICF classification

    • MODULE SESSION DATES

    Please email sahp.postgraduate-admin@keele.ac.uk for the confirmed course dates.

    Deadline for applications is 2 weeks prior to module start date.  Applying before this is recommended as spaces are awarded on a first come first served basis (assuming conditions of offers are met).

    Program Outline

    Module aims

    Module aims

    To critically evaluate:

  • The pathophysiological basis of common neuromuscular impairments in upper motor neurone conditions commonly encountered during rehabilitation
  • Current practice associated with the applications of technology for neuromuscular and neurological rehabilitation
  • Psychometric properties of relevant outcome measures within the context of implementing evidence based practice


    • Module content

    Pathophysiological basis of common impairments in upper motor neurone problems (e.g. paralysis, weakness and fatigue, contractures and spasticity, motor performance).

    The role of assistive technologies in the neurological
    euromuscular rehabilitation of muscle structure and function, and optimization of functional performance: Exercise prescription; Therapeutic electrical stimulation; Partial body weight supported exercise; Orthotics in neurological rehabilitation (splinting - static and progressive stretching, casting, and orthotic tuning); Application of technology for the retrain of movement (robotics, virtual reality, targeted motor control, functional electrical stimulation); Critical evaluation of common outcome measures that can be used to assess efficacy of assistive technology (e.g. video based gait analysis, ultrasound for muscle imaging, joint stiffness measurement, and measurement of activity and participation).


    Teaching and assessment

    Teaching and assessment

    TEACHING

    Block sessions: Lectures, seminars, discussions, and workshops. The student is expected to complete at least double the amount of self directed study.

    ASSESSMENT

    Student choice:

    Either

    Written 4,000 word essay, relating to modular content, in which the student identifies an assistive technology, and evaluates its clinical applicability in relation to maximizing functional potential (with reference to the evidence base)

    OR

    45 minutes oral presentation of the same to include questions

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