Fundamentals of Neuroscience Neuromusculoskeletal Therapy and Ethics and Intercultural Aspects of Physiotherapy

22B1918

Bachelor

Englisch

5.0

nur Sommersemester

1 Semester

After a brief review of the neuroanatomy of the peripheral and central nervous systems, current mechanisms of sensorimotor feedback, plasticity, and memory of the nervous system will be explored in depth. Motor learning processes are discussed and practiced on this basis. Basic strategies for rehabilitation are presented and illustrated with clinical examples.

The subfield "Ethics" includes the introduction to general ethics, professional ethics in physical therapy and research ethics.

The subsection "Intercultural Aspects of Physiotherapy" addresses the increasing importance of intercultural aspects in the context of physiotherapeutic examination and treatment.

Subsection "Fundamentals of Neuroscience Neuromusculoskeletal Therapy":

• Functional and learning processes of neuromotor systems
• Neuroanatomy of the peripheral and central nervous system
• The function of the brain in motor learning
• Sensory and motor processes and their influence on the brain
• Learning processes and control of neuromotor systems 
• Optimal feedback control
• Neuromotor decisions, timing and strategies
• Basic models of neuromotor learning
• Neuromotor theories such as engram, schema, ecological, mental practice, attention and external focus
• Case studies as well as lumbar instability, ADHD, Parkinson's disease, orofascial dystonia/dysfunction, neurogenic speech motor disorders, stroke

Elective subsection: "Ethics and Intercultural Aspects of Physiotherapy":

Ethics:

• General introduction to ethics (moral theories; deontology, utilitarianism, virtue ethics).
• Ethical basis of therapeutic action (professional ethics)
• Professional behavior (codes of ethics)
• Ethical aspects in science (research ethics)The importance of ethical votes for research
• Helsinki Declaration, WCPT
• The ethics committee at the Osnabruck University of Applied Sciences (ethical votes for theses)

Intercultural Aspects of Physiotherapy:

• Introduction Interculturality
• The importance of intercultural aspects in the research process
• The importance of intercultural aspects in the therapy process
• The importance of intercultural aspects in the research process

Der Arbeitsaufwand für das Modul umfasst insgesamt 150 Stunden (siehe auch "ECTS-Leistungspunkte und Benotung").

• Portfolio-Prüfungsleistung oder
• Portfolio-Prüfungsleistung oder
• Portfolio-Prüfungsleistung

The selection of graded and ungraded examination types from the given options is the responsibility of the respective teacher. In doing so, he/she will adhere to the respective valid study regulations.

PFP-1: The portfolio exam PFP-1 is worth 100 points and consists a two-hour written examination (K2) and one report (R). The K2 is weighted by 75 points and the R is weighted by 25 points in the calculation of the final grade.

PFP-2: The PFP-2 portfolio exam is worth 100 points and consists of a one-hour written exam (K1) and a one-hour answer choice procedure (AWV). The K2 is weighted by 75 points and the AWV is weighted by 25 pointsin the calculation of the final grade.

PFP-3: The PFP-3 covers 100 points and consists of a written paper (HA), an one-hour written exam (K1) and one report (R). The HA is weighted by 60 points. The K1 and the R are weighted by 20 points each.

For the types of examinations permitted in the module, the following information on the scope or duration applies in each case. 

• Answer-choice procedure: see the respective valid study regulations.
• Written examination: see the respective valid study regulations.
• Written paper: approx. 10-15 pages
• Report: approx. 20-40 minutes with written report of approx. 5 pages

The requirements are specified in the respective course.

none

The students who have successfully studied this module...

• have basic knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the peripheral and central nervous system.
• know basic sensomotoric functional circuits and resulting consequences for motor control in physical pathologies and dysfunctions.
• know different moral theories and can distinguish them from each other
• understand approaches to resolving personal, institutional and ethical conflicts
• have developed an understanding of personal and professional skills and competencies that relate to their own professional responsibilities as a physical therapist
• possess basic counseling skills based on ethical guidelines and demonstrate personal behaviors appropriate to the profession
• demonstrate knowledge of physical therapy/medical codes of ethics and core values and attitudes of the profession.

Students who have successfully studied this module will...

• have detailed knowledge of the influences and contextual factors on motor functions and their underlying neurophysiological mechanisms
• have knowledge of models and theories
• know, understand and describe different principles and concepts of neuromotor learning in physiotherapeutic rehabilitation
• know basic models of neuromotor learning
• know neuromotor theories such as engram, schema, ecological, mental practice, attention and external focus
• can discuss case studies such as neuromusculoskeletal dysfunction and neurological disorders
• recognize the importance of intercultural sensitivity in everyday therapy and research.

Students who have successfully studied this module will...

• integrate their knowledge of basic neuromotor rehabilitation principles and influencing factors in current therapy situations.
• take into account the current evidence base, individual ideas and prerequisites of the patient as well as their own experiences.
• initiate their own projects in therapeutic practice in order to arrive at new findings in motor rehabilitation.
• integrate their knowledge of neuromotor assessments/measuring instruments systematically during (retrospective) assessment or prospectively on a specific patient case or as a basis for a research project.
• integrate current findings from studies with imaging techniques or neuromodulation into evidence-based work.
• integrate their knowledge about pain and the influence on motor learning processes into their therapy situations.
• recognize classical clinical patterns of the influence of pain on motor control and know the current evidence on rehabilitation strategies.
• can explain neurophysiological processes of the individual experience of pain and altered motor function in a way that is understandable to the patient.
• can work in compliance with professional standards of physiotherapy on the basis of ethical guidelines
• can take personal responsibility for their own professional activities
• are able to work with different cultural and ethnic groups from a basic ethical attitude
• can articulate the importance of research and continuing education for one's own physical therapy practice

Students who have successfully studied this module....

• can reflect what they have learned. Reflect basic knowledge into practice and integrate it during individual patient treatment.
• have both manual and cognitive skills to apply the principles of neuromotor learning processes in rehabilitation in daily practice on individual patients in situations familiar to them as well as new ones.
• have manual skills to independently perform the principles of assessments/measuring instruments in daily practice at a simple level on the subject or patient.
• are able to work within ethical guidelines while adhering to professional standards of physical therapy.
• can take personal responsibility for their own professional activities.
• can work with diverse cultural and ethnic groups from a basic ethical stance.
• can articulate the importance of research and continuing education for their own physical therapy practice.

This module gives the students the opportunity to apply the acquired knowledge to patient groups and thus a platform for scientific questions.

The students who have successfully studied this module...

• have communicative skills to convey the principles of neuromotor learning processes in rehabilitation to their patients in daily
• practice on a simple level as well as to professional representatives on a scientific level in an understandable way.
• can implement this in relation to reorganization mechanisms after acute brain damage and their conclusions for physiotherapeutic treatment.
• have communicative skills to explain the mechanisms of pain as well as their consequences for motor learning processes and rehabilitation in daily practice to both their patients and professional colleagues.
• accept the importance of ethics committees and know their basic structure
• are able to formulate an application for an ethical screening for the future scientific practice project (WPP), respectively the BSc thesis.

Basic neuroscience knowledge is applied in clinical physical therapy and research modules. These modules include, for example:

• Exercise and Training Control and Assessments
• Pain, Brain Function and Motor Control
• Advanced Research Methods in Physiotherapy Science
• Advanced Clinical Reasoning

Furthermore, the module teaches basic legal and intercultural principles according to which concepts of action in other modules can be aligned. Students are also given the opportunity to examine the ethical and intercultural dimension of content from other modules.

• Physiotherapy B.Sc. (01.03.2025)

• Piekartz, Herman Josef Maria

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• Piekartz, Daniela
• Kuhnke, Ulrich
• Tampin, Brigitte
• Möller, Dirk