SCHEME OF EXAMINATION

&

SYLLABI

OF

MASTER OF PHYSIOTHERAPY C
(NEUROLOGY)
(Two Years Programme)

Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University

KASHMERE GATE, DELHI

W.E.F. Academic Session 2008-2009

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 Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi

MASTER OF PHYSIOTHERAPY (MPT)

(NEUROLOGY)

FIRST YEAR

COURSE CODE COURSE NAME L T/P YEARLY CREDITS*

MPT (N) 101 Basic sciences & Biomechanics 3 -- 6

MPT (N) 102 Research Methodology& 3 -- 6

Biostatistics

MPT (N) 103 Neurological Disorders-I 4 -- 8

MPT (N) 104 Physiotherapy Assessment 3 -- 6

& Goal planning-I

MPT (N) 105 Neurological Physiotherapy 3 -- 6

Management -I

PRACTICALS

MPT (N) 151 Neurological physiotherapy -- 6 6

Assessment & Management

MPT (N) 152 P.T. Clinics / Symposia / Presentation.** 12 12

Total 16 18 50

* Yearly Credits have been calculated by multiplying the Semester-wise credits by two for theory papers.
** NUES stands for Non University Examination Subject.

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 Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi

MASTER OF PHYSIOTHERAPY (MPT)

(NEUROLOGY)

SECOND YEAR
COURCE CODE COURSE NAME L T/P YEARLY
CREDITS*

MPT (N) 201 Pedagogy in Physiotherapy 2 -- 4

Education

MPT (N) 202 Administration, Management 2 -- 4

& Ethical issues

MPT (N) 203 Neurological Disorders-II 4 -- 8

MPT (N) 204 Physiotherapy Assessment 3 -- 6

& Goal Planning –II

MPT (N) 205 Neurological Physiotherapy 3 -- 6

Management –II

PRACTICALS

MPT (N) 251 Neurological Physiotherapy -- 6 6

Assessment and Management

MPT (N) 252 P.T. Clinics/ Symposia / Presentation**-- 8 8

MPT (N) 253 Dissertation -- 8***

Total 14 14 50

* Yearly Credits have been calculated by multiplying the Semester-wise credits by two for
theory papers.
** NUES stands for Non University Examination Subject.
*** The contact hours for dissertation would depend on the subject hence the credits have directly
been shown in the final column.

Total Credits of the Programme are –

Every student will be required to register themselves for all courses of the programme and shall also be
required to take up examination to all courses; however a student shall be entitled to the award of the degree if
he or she is able to earn a total of 100 credits.

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 First Year
Basic Sciences & Biomechanics

Course code MPT (N) 101 L-3 T/P - 0 CREDITS-6

Objective:
On completion of the study of this subject the student should be able to:

• Comprehend the structure & function of parts of the

nervous system in relevance to Physiotherapy
• Correlate the knowledge gained, in understanding
the neurological dysfunction

Following are the topics to be included:

Basic Sciences:

1. Introduction to nervous system, embryonic development,

functions & general principles of nervous system nervous system.
2. Neuron & Neuroglia.
3. Synapse- definition, properties, Electrical signals & its
transmission- Ion channels, Resting membrane potential, graded
potential, Generation of action Potential, Propagation of nerve impulses.
4. Nerve fiber- Definition & properties, myelination, Reaction
of degeneration & its clinical application.
5. Formation of spinal nerve, peripheral nerve, dermatomes,
myotomes, sclerotomes & its clinical application.
6. Regeneration & repair of nervous tissue. Concept of Neural
Plasticity.
7. Sensory and Motor Pathways.
8. Parts of nervous system – Structure, function and its
clinical application.
9. Autonomic Nervous System

Basic Biomechanics:

1. Basic concepts definition, description, classification, practical

application of force, equilibrium friction, levers, springs and pulleys.
2. Mechanical properties of connective tissue viscoeleasticity, creep
and stress relaxation, rate dependent properties, stress and strain curves.
Brief mention of specialized tissues Bones, tendons, ligaments, cartilage.
3. Mech. properties of muscular tissue length tension relationship,
MB contraction types factor affecting ms function.
4. Biomechanics of Spine
5. Kinetics and kinematic analysis of normal posture.
6. Kinetics and kinematic analysis of normal Gait.
7. Pathological Gait
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 References:

S. No. Title
1 Synopsis of Surgical Anatomy
2 Gray’s Anatomy-
3 Grants – Methods of Anatomy
4 Clinical Anatomy for Medical Students
5 Textbook of Medical Physiology
6 Snell’s Neuroanatomy: Richard Snell
7 Shepherd, Gordon- Synaptic Organization of the brain, 4th Edition
8 Textbook of Human anatomy: Inderbir Singh
9 Hutchinson’s – Clinical Methods of Medicine
10 Netter’s Atlas of human Neurosciences: Feltan, David L.
11 Central nervous System: Brodal, Per
12 Clinical neurophysiology: Balon, Robert W.
13 Textbook of Clinical Neuroanatomy: Singh, Vishram
14 Clinical Kinesiology
15 Kinesiology – Scientific Basis of Human Motion, Brown & Benchmark
16 Kinesiology and Applied Anatomy,
17 Biomechanics of Spine
18 Physiology of Joints
19 Clinical Neurophysiology (Mishra V.K.).
20 Anatomy and Imaging of the cranial nerves: Leblanc, Andre
21 Biomechanics – A Qualitative approach for studying Human Motion
22 Joint Structure and Function - A Comprehensive Analysis -
23 Analysis of Sports Motion: Anatomic and Biomechanics perspectives
24 Human Neuroanatomy by Carpenter M. B, Williams & Wilkins,
Baltimore, 1983
25 Atlas of Neuroanatomy: Warner, Joseph J.
26 The neural basis of motor control by Black I., Churchill , Living stone
1987
27 Abnormal postural reflex activity caused by Brain Lesions
Bobath B., Aspen publications, Rockville, 1897
28 Clinical kinesiology by Brunstrom
29 Anatomy of the Central Nervous System: Poddar S.
30 Basic Neurological Life Support: Corbett, James J.
31 Human Anatomy: Regional and Applied: Chaurasia B.D.
32 Textbook of Pain: Wall P.D.
33 Bonica’s Management of pain: Losser J.D.
34 Advances in Neurology: Brain Plasticity: Freund, Hans-Joachim
35 Clinical Biomechanics of the spine: White, Augustus

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 Research Methodology & Biostatistics

Course code MPT (N) 102 L-3 T/P - 0 CREDITS-6

Objective:
On completion of the study of this subject the student should be able to:
• Enumerate the steps in Physiotherapy research
process
• Acquire skills of reviewing literature, formulating a
hypothesis, collect data, writing research proposal etc
• Describe the importance & use of biostatistics for
research work

Following are the topics to be included:

SECTION I

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

1. Research in physiotherapy

Introduction

Research for Physiotherapist: Why? How? And When?

Research – Definition, concept, purpose, approaches

Internet sites for Physiotherapist

2. Research Fundamentals

Define measurement

Measurement framework

Scales of measurement

Pilot Study

Types of variables

Reliability & Validity

Drawing Tables, graphs, master chart etc

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3. Writing a Research Proposal, Critiquing a research article

Defining a problem

Review of Literature

Formulating a question, Operational Definition

Inclusion & Exclusion criteria

Forming groups

Data collection & analysis

Results, Interpretation, conclusion, discussion

Informed Consent

Limitations

4. Research Design

Principle of Designing

Design, instrumentation & analysis for qualitative research

Design, instrumentation & analysis for quantitative research

Design, instrumentation & analysis for quasi-experimental research

Design models utilized in Physiotherapy

5. Research Ethics

Importance of Ethics in Research

Main ethical issues in human subjects’ research

Main ethical principles that govern research with human subjects

Components of an ethically valid informed consent for research

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 SECTION II

BIOSTATISTICS

1. Biostatistics

Introduction

Definition

Types

Application in Physiotherapy

2. Data

Definition

Types

Presentation

Collection methods

3. Measures of central value

Arithmetic mean, median, mode. Relation ship between them

Partitioned values- Quatertiles, Deciles, Percentiles

Graphical determination

4. Measures of Dispersion
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 Range

Mean Deviation

Standard Deviation

5. Normal Distribution Curve

Properties of normal distribution

Standard normal distribution

Transformation of normal random variables.

Inverse transformation

Normal approximation of Bioaxial distribution.

6. Correlation analysis

Bivariate distribution:

Scatter Diagram

Coefficient of correlation

Calculation & interpretation of correlational coefficient

T-test, Z-test, P-value

7. Regression analysis

Lines of regression
Calculation of Regression coefficient

8. Sampling

Methods of Sampling
Sampling distribution
Standard error
Types I & II error

9. Probability (in Brief)

10. Hypothesis Testing

Null Hypothesis
Alternative hypothesis
Acceptance & rejection of null Hypothesis
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 Level of significance
11. Parametric & non parametric tests

Chi square test

Mann-Whitney U test

Wilcoxon Signed test

Kruskal-Wallis test

Friednam test

T-test/student T test

Analysis of variance

References:

Sr. No. Title

1 Research for physiotherapists

2 Handbook of research Methodology

3 Introduction to research in Health Sciences

4 Elements of research in Physical Therapy

5 Physical Therapy Research

6 Methods in Biostatistics: For Medical students and research workers

7 An Introduction to biostatistics

8 Research Methodology: Kumar

9 Research Methology: Kothari, C.P.
10 Methods in Biostatistics: Mahajan B.K.

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 Neurological Disorders I

Course code MPT (N) 103 L-4 T/P - 0 CREDITS-8

Objective:
On completion of the study of this subject the student should be able to:
• Correlate the clinical manifestations to the organ of
dysfunction of the nervous system
• To understand the conservative & surgical
management of the Neurological conditions as relevant to
Physiotherapy.

Section I
Neurological disorders

Introduction, etiology, Path physiology,

Clinical presentation, conservative management & complications of the following
clinical conditions:

1. Congenital & hereditary Disorders

2. Disorders of cerebral circulation
3. Head Injury
4. Spinal Cord Injury
5. Disorders of Peripheral nerves
6. Disorders of cranial nerves
7. Disorders of muscles

Investigations
Orientation and Introduction, Physical basis, normal result & common
abnormal responses, (in brief)
1. Skull X ray
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2. Computerized Tomography
3. Magnetic Resonance Imaging
4. Intracranial Pressure monitoring
5. Evoked Potentials
6. EMG/ NCV
7. Lumbar puncture
8. Common Laboratory tests in Neurological disorders

Section II
Neurosurgical disorders

1. General Principles of neurosurgery

2. Disorders of CSF Fluid & circulation
3. Cerebral malformations
4. Spasticity management
5. Surgical repair of peripheral Nerves
6. Muscle lengthening/ Release
7. Management of an unconscious Patient
8. ICU management of a neurologically ill patient

References:

Sr. No. Title

1 Case book of Neurology, Kay Richard
2 Adams & victor’s manual of Neurology, Victor Morris
3 Brain & Bannister’s clinical Neurology Brannister Roger
4 Harrison’s principles of internal medicine: Kasper D.L.
5 Advances in Neurology: Gordin, Ariel
6 Neurology in Clinical Practices Vol. I & II
7 Human nervous systems, Barre Murray L
8 Electro diagnosis in diseases of nerve and muscles by Kimuraj J.,
F.A. Davis, Philadelphia
9 Neurosurgery: the science basic of clinical
10 Merritts Neurology: Rawland, Lewis P.
11 Imaging of the spine & spinal cord
12 Neurosurgery: The Science basic of clinical
13 Spinal cord diseases: diagnosis
14 Management of Peripheral Nerve Problems: Allan H O, George E.
15 Surgery of spinal trauma
16 Paraplegia and Tetraplegia by Brombley, Churchill Livingstone,
Edinburgh, 1991
17 Spinal cord medicine
18 Neurology of the new born
19 Neurologic disease in women
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 20 Management of peripheral nerve problems Omellium, George E
21 Advances in neurology Gordin, Ariel
22 Advances in neurology Pourmand, Rahman
23 Neurology in clinical practice. Vol. I,II Bradley Walter, C
24 Peripheral Neuropathy Cross, Didier
25 Movement Disorders: Marsden C.D.
26 Procedures and Monitoring for the critically ill: Shoemaker &
William C.
27 Neurology of the elderly: Godwin- Asten R.
28 Neurodegenerative diseases: Calne, Donald F.B.
29 Neuroimaging I: Basic Sciences: Bigler, Erind
30 Neuroimaging I: Clinical Application: Bigler, Erind

Physiotherapy Assessment & Goal planning-I

Course code MPT (N) 104 L-3 T/P - 0 CREDITS-6

Objective:
On completion of the study of this subject the student should be able to

• Perform thorough Physiotherapy assessment & list

deficiencies
• Design individualized goals for the patient
• Rationalize the outcome of the assessment
• Document systematic, meaningful, accurate written
records of the patient

Physiotherapy assessment to be taught for the conditions covered in the

subject Neurological Disorders I (Code MPT (N) 103)

1. Review of General assessment

2. Assessment of Higher mental functions
3. Neurodevelopment assessment
4. Pain assessment
5. Sensory assessment
6. Assessment of Tone, flexibility, tightness
7. Motor Control assessment
8. Muscle Length Testing
9. Postural assessment
10. Limb length measurement
11. Range of Motion
12. Balance assessment
13. Coordination assessment
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 14. Reflex Testing
15. Cranial nerve testing
16. Nerve Tension testing
17. EMG/ NCV report reading & analysis
18. Clinical Gait assessment
19. Functional assessment
20. Physical disability evaluation (in brief)

References:

Sr. No. Title

1 Rehabilitation of people with Spinal cord injury
2 Essentials of in patient rehabilitation
3 Physical Rehabilitation: Assessment and Treatment by
O’Sullivan, F.A. Davis, Philadelphia , 1994
4 Adams & victor’s manual of Neurology, Victor Morris

5 Dejong's the neurologic examination

6 Practical evidence based physiotherapy
7 The neural basis of Motor control by Black I., Churchill,
Livingstone, 1987
8 Handbook of Neurological Rating Hemdon, Robert M
9 Cash’ TB for Neurology for Physiotherapists, 1/e Ind by Downie
10 Textbook of Rehabilitation by Sunder
11 Early diagnosis and Therapy in Cerebral palsy: Sherzer Altred L
12 Daniels and Worthingham's muscle testing
13 Practical neurology: Biller,Jose
14 Neurological Differential diagnosis,John Pattern
15 Clinical Neurodynamics: Shacklack, Michael
16 Bickerstaff’s Neurological examination: Spillance, John
17 Electrodiagnosis in disease of muscle: Kumara ,Jun

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 18 Technique of the neurological examination: De Meyer,William E.
19 Technique of Neurological Examination: Stephen L
20 Chronic Pain Evaluation: Rucker,Karan S.
21 Practical EMG: Johnson W, Erncol

22 Gait Analysis: Cottricchia, Mark E

23 Disability evaluation: Delisa, Joel A.E.

24 Bate’s guide to history taking and physical examination
25 Handbook of pain assessment: Turk, Dennis C
26 Clinical Electrophysiology: Macker, Lynn
27 Gait Analysis Perry,Jacuelin
28 Spinal Cord Disease: Diagnosis and management Engler G.L.

Neurological Physiotherapy Management- I

Course code MPT (N) 105 L-3 T/P - 0 CREDITS-6

Objective:
On completion of the study of this subject the student should be able to
• To formulate a rationalized physiotherapy treatment
plan for the patient
• Implement physiotherapy treatment
• Compare & contrast the outcome of various
physiotherapy treatment approaches
• Document the status of the patient as written
records

Following are the topics to be included but not limited to:

Review of Basic Techniques:
1. Stretching
2. Strengthening
3. Passive movements
4. Active exercise training
5. Assisted Resisted Exercise training
6. Resisted exercise training
7. Postural Re-education
8. Electrotherapy Modalities

Physiotherapy management for the conditions covered in the subject Neurological

Disorders I (Code MPT (N) 103)

1. Theories of Motor Control

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 2. Theories of Motor learning

Advanced Physiotherapy Treatment approaches:

1. Neurodevelopment technique
2. Bo bath
3. Vojta
4. Brunnstrom
5. PNF
6. Rood’s Approach
7. Pain management
8. Gait Training
9. Wheelchair Prescription
10. Biofeedback
11. Hydrotherapy
12. Relaxation technique
13. Pediatric Neurophysiotherapy
14. Geriatric Neurophysiotherapy
15. Assistive Technologies and its role in Neurorehabilitation
16. Prosthetics and Orthotics in Neurorehabilitation
17. Wheelchair skills- Basic

References:

Sr. No. Title

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Functional Neurorehabilitation: Beriner, Julie
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Neuro – Rehabilitation by Farber, W.B. Saunders,
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Neurological Physiotherapy Edward Susan
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Neuro – Rehabilitation: Principles and practice Taly,A.B.
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Neuro – Rehabilitation:opt Caur,Janet
6 Neurolgical rehabilitation: Umphred, Darcy, A.
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Cash's textbook of neurology by Downie
8 Motor control: Theory and Practice: Shumway- Cook & Anne
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Handbook of neurological rehabilitation Greenwood,R.J
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Neuroscience for rehabilitation: Cohen.Helen
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Starting Again: Davies,Patricia M.
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Physical medicine and rehabilitation secrets by O’ Young
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Tidy’s Physiotherapy, 13/e, 2003 by Porter
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Stroke Therapy: Fisher, Marc
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Geriatric physical therapy: Lewis, Carole B.
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Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation: Borenstein, David G.

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Early diagnosis and therapy in Cerebral Palsy: Scherzer, Alfred L.
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Human Walking: Rose, Gessica
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Comprehensive Aquatic therapy: Cohen, Helen
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Amputation and prosthetics: May, Bella J.
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Stroke Rehabilitation: Focus, Rohest
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Rehabilitation of Traumatic Brain injury: Cameron, M.H.
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Adult hemiplegia: Evaluation and Treatment: Bloch, Joseph I.
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Hand Rehabilitation: Cipriano, Joseph J.
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Gait disorders of aging: Masdeu, Joseph C.
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Physiotherapy and the growing child: Burns, Scozanne
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Physical therapy for children: Campbell, Maggie
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Spinal Cord Inury Rehabilitation: Hommell, Karen Whalley
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Physiotherapy in Stroke management: Harrison, Marie, N.A.
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Textbook of Cerebral palsy and Motor Delay: Sophia Levitt
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Human movement: An introduction: Trew, marion
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Aquatic Exercise Therapy: Barr, Murray
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Clayton’s Electrotherapy: Forster A.
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Electrotherapy: Evidence based practice: Shiela kitchen

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Neurological Physiotherapy Assessment & Management
(Practical)

Course code MPT (N) 151 L-0 T/P - 6 CREDITS-6

Objective:
On completion of the study of this subject the student should be able to

• Perform a thorough physiotherapy assessment &

plan individualized physiotherapy goals for neurological Conditions
covered in the first year.
• Apply Effective physiotherapy treatment techniques,
compare & contrast the efficacy of different treatment approaches
• Communicate the status of the patient with other
rehabilitation team members & patient’s attendants.

Following are the topics to be included -

Practical Training in the Physiotherapy assessment & treatment for

conditions covered in the First year-

Physiotherapy assessment

1. Review of General assessment

2. Assessment of Higher mental functions
3. Neurodevelopment assessment
4. Pain assessment
5. Sensory assessment
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6. Assessment of Tone, flexibility, tightness
7. Motor Control assessment
8. Muscle Length Testing
9. Postural assessment
10. Limb length measurement
11. Range of Motion
12. Balance assessment
13. Coordination assessment
14. Reflex Testing
15. Cranial nerve testing
16. Nerve Tension testing
17. EMG/ NCV report reading & analysis
18. Clinical Gait assessment
19. Functional assessment
20. Physical disability evaluation (in brief)

Advance Physiotherapy Treatment approaches

1. Neurodevelopment technique

2. Bo bath

3. Vojta

4. Brunnstrom

5. PNF

6. Rood’s Approach

7. Pain management

8. Gait Training

9. Biofeedback

10. Hydrotherapy

10. Relaxation technique

11. Wheelchair Prescription

12. Pediatric Neurophysiotherapy

13. Geriatric Neurophysiotherapy

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 14. Assistive Technologies and its role in Neurorehabilitation

15. Prosthetics and Orthotics in Neurorehabilitation

16. Wheelchair skills- Basic

Practical Examination-

• Practical examination will be divided into two parts:

1) Two long Cases

2) One short Case

CLINICS, SYMPOSIA, PRESENTATION & COMPUTER

FUNDAMENTALS

Course code MPT (N) 152 L-0 T/P-12 CREDITS-12

Course objective: The student will learn approach to patient, collection of

demographic data, art of history taking and bedside/ OPD/ on-field manners in
relation to the patient. The student will be posted in the department of
Physiotherapy & the sports clubs/ organizations/ teams associated with the hospital
and he/ she will do the assessment of the patients visiting the respective
destinations.
Students will be taught the basic fundamentals of computer science and information
technology, helping them in carrying out research and penning the dissertation.

Examination

There will be no university examination. The students will be awarded marks on the
basis of his/ her attendance & performance during clinical postings at the
destinations attached with institute.

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Second Year
Pedagogy in Physiotherapy education
Course code MPT (N) 201 L-2 T/P - 0 CREDITS-4

Objective:
On completion of the study of this subject the student should be able to
• Understand the Dynamics of teaching & learning
• Plan effective teaching sessions in Physiotherapy

Following are the topics to be included but not limited to:

1. Education

Introduction

Educational Philosophy- Idealism Naturalism, Pragmatism

Aims of Education

Functions of Education

Formal, informal and non-formal Education

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Agencies of Education

Current issues and Trends in Higher Education

Issue of quality in Higher Education

Autonomy and Accountability

Privatization of Education

2. Concept of Teaching and Learning

Meaning and scope of Educational Psychology

Meaning and Relationship between teaching and learning

Learning Theories

Dynamics of behavior

Individual differences

3. Curriculum

Meaning and concept

Basis of curriculum formulation

Framing objectives for curriculum

Process of curriculum development and factors involved.

Evaluation of curriculum

4. Method and techniques of teaching

Lecture

Demonstration

Discussion

Seminar

Assignment
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Project

Case Study

5. Planning for teaching

Bloom’s taxonomy of instructional objectives

Writing instructional objectives in behavioral terms

Unit planning

Lesson planning

6. Teaching aids

Types of teaching aids

Principles of selection, preparation and use of audio-visual aides

7. Measurement and Evaluation

Nature of educational measurement: meaning, process, types of tests

Construction of an achievement test and its analysis

Standardized test

Introduction of some standardized tools, important tests of intelligence,

aptitude, and personality.

Continuous and comprehensive evaluation

8. Guidance and counseling

Meaning & concepts of guidance and counseling

Principles of guidance and counseling

9. Awareness PROGRAMME

Awareness and guidance to the common people about health and disease

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 References:
Sr. No. Title
1 Developing a Pedagogy of Teacher education: Understanding
teaching and learning about teaching.
2 Handbook of Technological pedagogical content knowledge
(TPCK) for educators
3 Language, Culture and community in Teacher education.

4 Studying Teacher Education

The Report of the AERA Panel on Research and Teacher
Education

5 Reframing Sociocultural Research on Literacy

Identity, Agency, and Power
6 Education of the masses: A Quest for Pedagogy
7 Pedagogy and Learning with ICT
8 Changing Mins: Pedagogy of Hope
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10 Choral Pedagogy

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Developing teaching Skills: Siedentop, Daryl

Administration, Management & Ethical Issues

Course code MPT (N) 202 L-2 T/P - 0 CREDITS-4

Objective:
On completion of the study of this subject the student should be able to

• Understand the basic issues of Management &

Administration
• Practice as an informed professional on Legal &
ethical issues

SECTION I

Management

Management:

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Introduction

Evolution of management

Functions of management

Management process – planning, organization, direction, controlling

Decision-making.

Personnel management:

Staffing

Recruitment selection

Performance appraisal

Collective bargaining

Job satisfaction

Marketing:

Market segmentation

Channels of distribution

Promotion

Consumer behavior

Total Quality Management:

Basics of quality management

Quality control

Quality assurance PROGRAMME in hospitals & medical audit

International quality system.

SECTION II

Administration, Legal Ethical Issues

Hospital as an organization - Functions and types of hospitals

Roles of Physical therapist, Physical therapy Director, Physiotherapy supervisor,
Physiotherapy assistant, Physiotherapy aide, Home health aide, Volunteer.

Rules of Professional Conduct.

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Legal responsibility

Code of ethics

Functions of Physiotherapy associations

Role of the International Health Agencies

Standards of practice for physiotherapists

Liability and obligations in the case of medical legal action

Law of disability & discrimination

Confidentially of the Patient’s status

Consumer protection law, health law, MCI, DCP

References

Sr. No. Title

1 Human Resource Management by NK Singh
2 Organizational Behaviour by Archana Tyagi
3 Public Power & Administration by Wilenski, Hale & Iremonger
4 Physical Therapy Administration & Management by Hickik
Robert J
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 5 Management Principles for physiotherapists by Nosse Lorry J.
6 Managerial accounting for hospital
7 Hospital: planning, design & management: Kunders, G.D.
8 Medical ethics & consumer protection act
9 Health economics in development
10 Marketing Management by T.N. Chhabra & S.K. Grover
11 Hospital Administration by Dr. S.L. Goel & Dr. R. Kumar
12 Principles and Practice of Management by LM Prasad
13 Quality Management by Bedi
14 Handbook of human resource management
15 Personnel /Human Resource Management by Decenzo Robbins
16 Management of Hospital: Goel, S.L.
17 Healthcare System and management: Goel, S.L.
18 Documenting physical therapy: Baeten, Angla
19 Managerial and supervisory principles in therapist: Nosse, Larry,
J.
20 Textbook of Healthcare ethics: Loeuy, Erich H
21 Legal aspects of documenting: Scott, Ronald

Neurological disorders II

Course code MPT (N) 203 L-4 T/P - 0 CREDITS-8

Objective:
On completion of the study of this subject the student should be able to

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 • Correlate the clinical manifestations to the organ of
dysfunction of the nervous system
• To understand the conservative & surgical
management of the Neurological conditions as relevant to
physiotherapy.
Following are the topics to be included but not limited to:
Section I
Neurological disorders

Introduction, epidemiology of disease pattern, Path physiology, Clinical

presentation, conservative management & complications of the following clinical
conditions:

1. Degenerative disorders
2. Movement disorders
3. Autoimmune disorders
4. Infectious disorders of nervous system
5. Balance disorders
6. Disorders of spine & spinal cord
7. Metabolic & Nutritional disorders
8. Disorders of nervous system due to drugs & chemical agents
9. Tumors
10.Epilepsy
11.RSD
12. Brief outline on Psychiatric disorders

Section II

Neurosurgical disorders

Orientation and General principles of Neuro surgery

1. Intracranial abscess
2. Malformations of spine & spinal cord
3. Surgeries for disc disorders
4. Decompression surgeries for tumors
5. Stereotactic surgery
6. Image guided frameless stereotaxy
7. Psychosurgery

References:

Sr. No. Title

1 Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Secrets by O’Young
2 Adams & victor’s manual of Neurology

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 3 Brain & Bannister’s clinical Neurology
4 Motor neuron Disease: Biology: Leigh, P.N.
5 Human Neuroanatomy by Carpenter M.B., Williams & Wilkins,
Baltimore, 1983
6 Neurosciences for rehabilitation by Cohel
7 Electro diagnosis in diseases of nerve and muscles by Kimuraj J.,
F.A. Davis, Philadelphia
8 Neurosurgery: the science basic of clinical
9 Movement disorders volume I,.II, III Marsen,David C
10 Epilepsy 100 elementary principles
11 Brain’s disease of the nervous system, Donaghy.Michael
12 Motor Neuron Disease Kund,Ralph W
13 Adult Hemiplegia: Evaluation and Treatment by Bo both B.
Heinemann, London, 1983
14 Surgery of spinal trauma
15 Paraplegia and Tetraplegia by Brombley, Churchill Livingstone,
Edinburgh, 1991
16 Spinal cord medicine
17 Neurology of the new born
18 Neurologic disease in women
19 Advances in neurology
20 Peripheral Neuropathy
21 Fundamentals of neurologic disease Davis, Larry E.
22 Neurobehavioural disorders:Vinken P.J.
23 Neurological Disorders: Course and Treatment: Brandt, Thomas
24 Movement Disorders in Neurology: Joseph, Anthony B.
25 Textbook of Clinical Neurolog: Goetz, C.G.
26 Psychiatry: Geldern Michael
27 Movement Disorder: Marsden C.D.

Physiotherapy Assessment & Goal planning -II

Course code MPT (N) 204 L-3 T/P - 0 CREDITS-6
Objective:
On completion of the study of this subject the student should be able to

Perform thorough Physiotherapy assessment & list deficiencies
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Design individualized goals for the patient

Rationalize the outcome of the assessment

Document systematic, meaningful, accurate written records of the patient

Physiotherapy assessment to be taught for the conditions covered in the

subject Neurological Disorders II (Code MPT (N) 203) -

1. Review of General assessment

2. Pain assessment
3. Sensory and motor assessment
4. Assessment of Tone, flexibility, tightness
5. Muscle Length Testing
6. Postural assessment
7. Limb length measurement
8. Range of Motion
9. Balance assessment
10. Coordination assessment
11. Reflex Testing
12. Cranial nerve testing
13. Nerve Tension testing
14. EMG/ NCV report reading & analysis
15. Clinical Gait assessment
16. Functional assessment
17. Environmental assessment

References:
Sr. No. Title

1 Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation by Brammer

2 Complete guide to feet reflexology
3 Neurologic intervention for physical therapist
4 Clinical exercise testing and prescription
5 Physiotherapy ed 2003 by Tidy
6 Differential diagnosis in Physical therapy, 1995 by Goodman
7 Rehabilitation of movement ed. 1998 by Brooke
8 Neurological rehabilitation: Taly A.B.
9 Neurological Rehabilitation ed. 2002 by Umphead
10 Rehabilitation of people with Spinal cord injury
11 Essentials of in patient rehabilitation
12 Physical Rehabilitation: Assessment and Treatment by O’Sullivan, F.A. Davis, Philadelphia , 1994
13 Neuro – Rehabilitation by Farber, W.B. Saunders,
14 Physical therapy of the low back
15 Practical evidence based physiotherapy
16 The neural basis of Motor control by Black I., Churchill, Livingstone, 1987
17 Physical Therapy management of Parkinson’s disease by Turnbull Gerode I., Churchill, Livingstone, 1994
18 Cash’ TB for Neurology for Physiotherapists, 1/e Ind by Downie

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19 Textbook of Rehabilitation by Sunder
20 Neuro rehabilitation by Carr
21 Technique of Neurological Examination: Stephen L
22 Clinical Electrophysiology: Macker, Lynn
23 Gait Analysis: Perry,Jacuelin
24 Handbook of pain assessment: Turk, Dennis C
25 Chronic Pain Evaluation: Rucker,Karan S.

26 Dejong’s the neurologic examination: Cole, Marilyn B

27 Bickerstaff’s Neurological Examination

28 Practical E.M.G.: Johnson,W.Erncol

29 Multiple Sclerosis: Diagnosis: Burckardt’s, Peter

30 Understanding Balance: Tristan D.M., Roberts

Neurological Physiotherapy Management- II

Course code MPT (N) 205 L-3 T/P - 0 CREDITS-6

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Objective:
On completion of the study of this subject the student should be able to

• To formulate a rationalized treatment plan for the

patient
• Implement physiotherapy treatment
• Compare & contrast the outcome of various
treatment approaches
• Document the status to the patient as written
records

Following are the topics to be included but not limited to:

a. Physiotherapy management for the conditions

covered in the subject Neurological Disorders II (Code MPT (N) 203)

b. Advanced Treatment approaches

Neural mobilization technique

Balance & Coordination training

Vestibular training

Cognitive and Perceptual disorders

Environmental modifications

Muscle energy techniques

Group exercises

Wheelchair skills- Advanced

References:

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Sr. No. Title

1 Functional Neurorehabilitation: Berner, Julie

2 Neurological Rehabilitation: Umphred, Darcy, A.
3 Neurological Rehabilitation: Taly, A.B.
4 Motor control theory and practice: Shumway- cook & Anne
5
Electro diagnosis in diseases of nerves
6
Stroke Therapy: Fisher, Marc
7 Human walking: Rose, Jessica

8 Stroke Rehabilitation: Focus, Rohert

9 Rehabilitation of the Spne: liebensor, Craiq

10 Proprioception, Neuro Muscular Facilitation Techniques by Knot

M. and Voss, Harper and Row, New York, 1972
11
Stroke Rehabilitation By Laidler, Capman And Hall, London, 1986
12 Physical Rehabilitation Assessment and Treatment by O’Sullivan,
F.A. Davis, Philadelphia, 1994
13
Neuro- Rehabilitation by Farber, W.B. Saunders
14 Edward,Susan neurological Rehabilitation

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Martin,Suzzane, Tiink Neurological intervention
16
Physiotherapy practice in Residential settings: Niz, Jennifer
17.
Understanding Balance: Roberts, Tristan, D.M.
18.
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation: Delisa, Joel A

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 Neurological Physiotherapy Assessment & Management
(Practical)
Course code MPT (N) 251 L-0 T/P - 6 CREDITS-6
Objective: On completion of the study of this subject the student should be able to
• Perform a through physiotherapy assessment & plan an
individualized goals for neurological Conditions covered in the second year.
• Apply Effective physiotherapy treatment techniques, compare &
contrast the efficacy of different treatment approaches
• Communicate the status to the patient with other rehabilitation
team members & patient’s attendants
Practical Training in the Physiotherapy assessment & treatment for
conditions covered in the second year.
Physiotherapy assessment
1. Review of General assessment
2. Pain assessment
3. Sensory assessment
4. Assessment of Tone, flexibility, tightness
5. Motor Control assessment
6. Muscle Length Testing
7. Postural assessment
8. Limb length measurement
9. Range of Motion
10. Balance assessment
11. Coordination assessment
12. Reflex Testing
13. Cranial nerve testing
14. Nerve Tension testing
15. EMG/ NCV report reading & analysis
16. Clinical Gait assessment
17. Functional assessments

Advanced Treatment approaches

Neural Mobilization

Balance & Coordination training

Vestibular training

Cognitive and Perceptual disorders

Communication Disorders

Learning Disorders

Environmental modifications

Group exercises

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Physiotherapy in home setting

Muscle energy technique

Wheelchair Skills: Advanced

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 CLINICS, SYMPOSIA, PRESENTATION & COMPUTER
FUNDAMENTALS

Course code MPT (N) 252 L-0 T/P-8 CREDITS-8

Course objective: The student will learn approach to patient, collection of

demographic data, art of history taking and bedside/ OPD/ on-field manners in
relation to the patient. The student will be posted in the department of
Physiotherapy & the sports clubs/ organizations/ teams associated with the hospital
and he/ she will do the assessment of the patients visiting the respective
destinations.
Students will be taught the basic fundamentals of computer science and information
technology, helping them in carrying out research and penning the dissertation.

Examination

There will be no university examination. The students will be awarded marks on the
basis of his/ her attendance & performance during clinical postings at the
destinations attached with institute.

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 Dissertation

Course code MPT (N) 253 CREDITS-8

Student will select a topic in his/her area of interest, in consultation with a

supervisor/Guide qualified for the purpose as recommended by the
council/University, and carry out an independent dissertation, which will involve
making research proposal, conduct of the work as per the documented
methodology, statistical analysis, dissertation writing. The work will build on the
knowledge acquired through study of research methodology and Biostatistics.
Each candidate shall submit three type written copies of a dissertation and it
should be submitted well in advance before the date of written, oral, clinical
and practical examination, Acceptance of the dissertation by the examiners
should be a pre-condition to sit in the annual examination.

Evaluation of the dissertation will be done by the examiner (s) appointed by

Vice Chancellor of the University.

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 RECOMMENDED JOURNALS
1. Clinical Kinesiology
2. Physical Therapy (APTA, America)
3. Journal of Indian Association of Physiotherapy
4. Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development
5. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
6. Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics
7. Physiotherapy (CSP, London)
8. Pediatric Physical Therapy
9. American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
10. Physiotherapy (Canada).
11. Journal of neurological Sciences
12. Physiotherapy Theory and Practice
13. Journal of Biomechanics
14. Australian Journal of Physiotherapy
15. American Journal of Sports Exercises

The list of recommended books and journals are suggestions and must be taken
as a helpful guide for reading. Students are encouraged to refer to other books
and study material and not to limit themselves to the study material listed
above.

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